Ending child poverty where the need is greatest
Children deserve to experience the fullness of life in childhood and beyond. By donating to Where Most Needed, you help meet children’s urgent needs, lifting them out of poverty and setting them up for a brighter future.
With you, children can rise above poverty
Together, we're making a real difference for children facing malnourishment and poor access to education and healthcare. Through generous donations from Canadians, we're achieving incredible, life-saving results.
About 10 lives are saved every day through food programs.
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.
Over one million children received educational supplies and resources in 2025.
Where your charity money goes
When you donate to Where Most Needed, you’re helping end poverty for children. This flexible fund allows us to adapt and respond to children’s changing needs in the locations where we serve. We can’t always foresee the next crisis or funding gaps, so this allows us to funnel money where it will be most effective. Donations go toward three areas of support:
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 reach is broad and our impact is measurable. Here are a few reasons Canadians support our work to help children rise above poverty:
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
Inspiring stories of ending child poverty
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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.