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World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Since 1950, we have helped millions of children and families by providing emergency assistance to those affected by natural disasters and conflicts, developing long-term solutions within communities to alleviate poverty, and advocating for justice.
Almost 80 percent of World Vision's funding comes from private sources, including individuals, corporations and foundations. The remainder comes from governments and multilateral agencies. In addition to cash contributions, World Vision accepts gifts-in-kind, typically in the form of food commodities, medicine, and clothing.
Approximately half of World Vision's programmes are funded through child sponsorship. Individuals, families, churches and groups are linked with specific children or specific community projects in their own country or abroad. Sponsors pledge a certain amount each month to support community programmes that benefit children. Child sponsorship seeks to address the root causes of poverty and suffering so children can reach their full potential.
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