Ending child poverty where it’s most needed

Children deserve to experience the fullness of life in childhood and beyond. Help meet children’s urgent needs, lifting them out of poverty and setting them up for a brighter future.

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With you, children can rise above poverty

Together, we’re helping end poverty for children. Through generous donations from Canadians, we’re achieving incredible, life-saving results.

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About 10 lives are saved every day through food programs.

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Every week, a child's life is saved through our programs addressing extreme poverty.

In 2025, five kids' lives were saved every day through our malnutrition treatment programs.

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Over one million children received educational supplies and resources in 2025.

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Where your charity money goes

Where Most Needed is a flexible fund that allows us to adapt and respond to changing needs. We can’t always foresee the next crisis or funding gap, so this allows us to funnel money where it will be most effective. Donations go toward three areas of support:

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How to donate where it’s most needed

If you’re ready to partner with us in sharing hope and the fullness of life with vulnerable children, there are two ways to give: - One-time gift - Ongoing monthly donation Through your generosity, we deliver programs that empower children and their communities. With you, they can experience life in its fullness.

Why donate to World Vision Canada?

We’re rated one of the best charities to donate to in Canada because our impact is measurable. Here’s why Canadians support our work:

A+ charity

from Charity Intelligence Canada

75 years

of proven experience

Top 10

International Impact Charity

10.3 million

children and adults in reached in 2025

Give a one-time gift or donate monthly

Provide essentials like food, healthcare and education to ensure children can break free from poverty.

Where Most Needed

Choose how much you want to give or add a custom amount.

Your donation helps support children and communities.

Frequently asked questions

The Where Most Needed fund gives us the flexibility to respond swiftly when urgent needs arise. Because crises and funding shortfalls can be unpredictable, this fund allows us to act without delay. Your gift may support emergency food, essential medical care or programs that need immediate assistance. We steward every dollar thoughtfully to create the greatest possible impact for vulnerable children—right when support matters most.