Our work

Your belief in World Vision Canada turned compassion into action. Read the Annual Results Report and discover how your support in 2025 helped improve the daily lives of children, families and communities worldwide.

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Highlights: World Vision Canada 2025 Annual Results Report

Your support remained steadfast despite a year of increased conflict, strained resources and uncertainty. This is a snapshot of your impact.

10.3 million

girls, boys, women and men reached through our programs

$379.7 million

invested in areas of need around the world

286 programs

carried out in 55 countries

A map highlighting the fragility of countries we serve.

Our support is prioritized from the most fragile countries (shown in dark orange) to highly developing countries (shown in light orange).

31% of resources dedicated to fragile countries

Our commitment to supporting the world’s most marginalized children is stronger than ever. We continue to work in fragile contexts areas of the world that are fraught with extreme poverty, chronic instability, conflict and violence.

In 2025, 31 per cent of our resources went toward programs in places like Myanmar, Sudan and Haiti, where political and social stresses continuously put children in harm’s way. Fragile contexts are home to a quarter of the world’s population but account for three quarters of people living in extreme poverty worldwide.

See the change you helped set in motion

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Canada’s top charity

We’re proud to be named a Top 10 International Impact and Top 100 Charity by Charity Intelligence. Our A+ and 5-star rating reflect our global impact and the trust we’ve earned from Canadians since 1957.

A year of transformation, powered by you

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Together...

we helped transform the lives of over 10.3 million girls, boys, women and men through our programs. This is how we channeled your support.

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Livelihoods

With an investment of $232 million, 110 programs reached 4,379,957 people, including 3,111,052 individuals who received food and cash assistance through a partnership with the World Food Programme. Additionally, 199,315 community members gained access to formal or informal financial and business development services.

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Health

With an investment of $51 million, 71 programs reached 4,284,209 people, including 833,132 patients who received health consultations. In addition, 18,999 pregnant or lactating women benefited from maternal health and nutrition services.

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Education

With an investment of $15.2 million, 67 programs reached 1,446,781 people, including 1,073,726 children who received school supplies and educational resources. Additionally, 48,901 children attended early childhood development centres, helping to support their early learning and development.

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Child protection

With an investment of $59.7 million, 150 programs reached 2,361,065 people, including 393,354 children and adults who received training on child protection issues. Furthermore, 18,886 children reported that their views were incorporated into decision-making processes, helping to strengthen child participation and advocacy.

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Water, sanitation, hygiene

With an investment of $21.8 million, 75 programs reached 1,497,980 people, including 261,977 individuals who participated in community water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. Additionally, 239,572 people gained access to improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets at home or school.

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Child sponsorship: Growing stronger futures, together

In 2025, Canadians sponsored 251,215 girls and boys in 34 countries. Your generosity equipped children with essentials like education, healthcare, clean water and nutritious food—while helping to strengthen the entire community around them.

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About us

Read about our mission, vision and values, and discover what makes World Vision Canada one of the country’s most trusted charities.

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Emergency response

World Vision is one of the first to arrive when crisis hits and last to leave, ensuring families and communities have what they need to rebuild their lives.

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Ways to give

Discover ways to support vulnerable children, by giving a one-time gift or monthly donation, or partnering with us for long-term change.

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