A goat. A chicken. A toilet. Extra-ordinary presents that help vulnerable children.

Help children around the world survive, recover from trauma, and rebuild a future.

Millions of refugee children have lost everything. They urgently need your help.

Families and children need your support. Donate to help them today.

Some children wait for years to be chosen by sponsors. What if, instead, they got to choose?

Were powerful when we pray together. Join us in lifting children and families in prayer.

Children fleeing conflict or living in the aftermath of disaster urgently need your help.

We’re an international Christian charity working with all faiths and none

Together we transform the lives of the most vulnerable children

Given education, water, food and empowered

When war and disasters happen, we respond with immediate relief and long-term rebuilding.

Supporting communities to tackle the root causes of poverty for lasting change.

Speaking out on issues like child marriage, child soldiers, child labour and violence.

Nova, 3, from Syria, outside her family's tent at an informal settlement in Lebanon. Wars are terrifying and traumatic experiences for children. Now they face trying to stay safe from coronavirus. Whilst many of us have homes to retreat to during this pandemic, thousands of refugees are forced to face it without shelter, running water or healthcare. We're working to change this.

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Wavinya, 12, is a sponsored child from Kenya. She was born unable to walk. Thanks to her sponsor, her family is supported and included in community life. Negative attitudes towards people living with a disability can be the main barrier to their inclusion. By raising awareness about discrimination, and encouraging families living with disability to take part in activities, we help children have better opportunities.

Learn how Child Sponsorship works and what sponsors say

22-month-old Mishu from the Democratic Republic of Congo is being treated for severe malnutrition. Ten months ago, he fell ill with malaria and typhoid and has never really regained his health. Millions of children die each year from preventable causes. It’s a lottery of dirty water, infections they weren’t immunised against, malnutrition and illnesses that can be treated with the right healthcare.

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Denzel, 13 and his 16-year-old brother Tinotenda were left to fend for themselves when their parents crossed the border from Zimbabwe in search of employment. They grow their own vegetables for food but rely on World Vision for food assistance and for Denzel’s education. We work with communities to ensure that their lives are transformed for the long term, so progress is sustained after we leave.

Learn about our work and how you can get involved

When your Christmas wish is for something to eat

Dr Krish Kandiah urges world leaders to listen to childrens perspectives on climate change.

Stories of 10 girls who dreamed big, never gave up and did things that seemed impossible.

Seizures stole Cynthias childhood. Child Sponsorship is transforming her future.

Afghanistan charity workers share stories of success, challenges and thanks.

Finding ritual, connection, and celebration within a hunger crisis

The latest about the children we support, and supporters like you, who make it possible.

Lives transformed forever, with your help.

How your donations have changed childrens lives for good.

The latest about the children we support, and supporters like you, who make it possible.

Transforming the lives of vulnerable children, thanks to you.

Learn how faith supports our work to transform childrens lives.

The depth and breadth of progress being made to transform the lives of vulnerable children.