Where Most Needed

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Your gift helps children rise above poverty

When you donate to World Vision Canada, we send your donation where it’s needed most. You’ll be helping children and families with urgent needs and fund vital programs that are short on resources. Here's where your monthly or one-time gift could go:

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Nutrition: children get nutritious food at home and in school to fuel health, growth and learning

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Education: children learn valuable lessons and skills that will empower their careers and futures

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Healthcare: families see improved access to medical care that promotes wellness and supports through illness

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Fullness of life: children can enjoy childhood and have a brighter future when they break free from poverty

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"I come to school because, now at lunch time, I will get food. The food has helped us."

— Faith, Kenya

A health worker uses a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) tape to determine if the child suffers from malnutrition.

How will your gift support change? 

Canadians are making a real difference. A donation for emergencies and urgent needs will provide life-saving support for children across the globe.

  • About 10 lives are saved each day through our food programs.

  • A child's life is saved every week through our programs focused on extreme poverty.

  • Five kids' lives were saved daily through our malnutrition treatment programs in 2025.

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

With you, children can live free from poverty

Join Canadians who are donating to World Vision Canada. Together, we’re achieving real change for vulnerable children in the world today.

10.3M +

Girls, boys and adults reached by our programs

3.9M +

People reached through 34 emergency response efforts

A+ charity rating

Recognized by Charity Intelligence Canada as a Top 10 International Impact Charity in 2025

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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Why is giving an unrestricted donation the best way to help?

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Unrestricted donations help your support go further. They allow us to focus resources where they will create the greatest impact at any given moment—in solutions that protect and empower children. This flexibility means your gift can do the most good, right when it’s needed most.

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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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Why is giving an unrestricted donation the best way to help?

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Unrestricted donations help your support go further. They allow us to focus resources where they will create the greatest impact at any given moment—in solutions that protect and empower children. This flexibility means your gift can do the most good, right when it’s needed most.

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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.