Where Most Needed

Help children experience the fullness of life.

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Because every child deserves the fullness of life

Donate to World Vision Canada’s Where Most Needed fund and deliver rapid, adaptable support. You’ll empower the world’s most vulnerable girls, boys and communities in the way they need it most.

How will your support make a difference?

Reach the most vulnerable: Help World Vision respond immediately to disasters, funding gaps, and unexpected hardships—wherever communities need it most.

Strengthen our mission: Support the essential pillars that make lasting change possible, including trained local staff, safe community spaces, clean water systems, child protection, and strong accountability.

Fuel long‑term, sustainable change: Your generosity enables community‑led, multi‑year development. It helps us invest in long‑term solutions, adapt to changing needs, and support communities until they are self‑sufficient.

Why World Vision Canada?

We’ve been helping Canadians support global causes since 1957. This is a highlight of our latest achievements in 2024.

7.6M +

Girls, boys and adults reached by our programs

4.5M +

People reached through 36 emergency response efforts

Top Canadian charity

Charity Intelligence Canada recognized us as a Top 10 International Impact Charity for 2025

How donations support our work

Every dollar you give drives lasting change in lower-income communities, empowering girls, boys and families for generations. Here’s the five-year average of how we use your donations.

Field programs and advocacy

Helps raise more resources

Vital support and accountability

This chart is based on a five-year average of World Vision Canada's annual statement of total expenditures. Read the 2024 Annual Results Report p. 114

Frequently asked questions

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How does a donation to Where Most Needed help deliver the fullness of life?

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As a Christian charity, we believe every child should experience life in all its fullness—protected, cared for and able to reach their potential. Your gift gives us the flexibility to respond quickly with lifesaving aid or support projects that provide essentials like healthcare, safety, food, training, clean water and more to vulnerable children and families worldwide.

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Why should I donate to World Vision Canada?

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World Vision Canada is ranked as a Top 10 International Impact Charity by Charity Intelligence Canada, earning an A+ and 5-star rating in 2025—so you can trust your gift will make a powerful difference for children in need.

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Can I decide where my money goes with this gift?

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Where Most Needed is an unrestricted fund, which lets us respond immediately when urgent needs arise. Because crises and funding gaps can’t always be predicted, this gift gives us the flexibility to act quickly—whether it’s delivering emergency aid or supporting a project that’s short on resources. If you prefer to donate to a specific cause, check out our gift catalogue, but this particular fund is designed to provide rapid, adaptable support.

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Who can I connect with for additional information and questions?

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For additional questions, please contact customer service at 1-866-595-5550.

Frequently asked questions

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How does a donation to Where Most Needed help deliver the fullness of life?

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As a Christian charity, we believe every child should experience life in all its fullness—protected, cared for and able to reach their potential. Your gift gives us the flexibility to respond quickly with lifesaving aid or support projects that provide essentials like healthcare, safety, food, training, clean water and more to vulnerable children and families worldwide.

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Why should I donate to World Vision Canada?

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World Vision Canada is ranked as a Top 10 International Impact Charity by Charity Intelligence Canada, earning an A+ and 5-star rating in 2025—so you can trust your gift will make a powerful difference for children in need.

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Can I decide where my money goes with this gift?

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Where Most Needed is an unrestricted fund, which lets us respond immediately when urgent needs arise. Because crises and funding gaps can’t always be predicted, this gift gives us the flexibility to act quickly—whether it’s delivering emergency aid or supporting a project that’s short on resources. If you prefer to donate to a specific cause, check out our gift catalogue, but this particular fund is designed to provide rapid, adaptable support.

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Who can I connect with for additional information and questions?

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For additional questions, please contact customer service at 1-866-595-5550.