1 in 6 children live in war zones

There are more refugees in the world today than after World War II and more than half a million of them are children.

We urgently need your support to protect vulnerable children in countries where political instability, natural disasters and conflict threaten their safety.
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Build lasting change

Child sponsorship has been transforming the lives of children and their communities for 65 years.
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Awesome work Aotearoa! You made it through the 40 Hour Famine challenge!

Let's make sure all your hard work counts! It's time to collect and bank your donation so together, we can make a difference for kids like Edna, and her siblings.
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Increasing violence in Idlib, North-West Syria has left millions of children, women and families in desperate need. We urgently need your help to protect their lives, their childhoods and their futures.
Give now to Syria's children

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Every child deserves a childhood full of love and hope. For every child you help, four other children in their community benefit too. Your monthly support will make a long, lasting difference for children, families and the community.

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Smiles gifts

Each Smiles Gift you purchase makes a difference for a child and their family. A goat can mean children drink nutritious milk each day. A set of gardening tools can mean fresh vegetables and fruit on the dinner table for every meal. Every gift counts.

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Amazing things happen when we work together

Clean Water

Reaching 1 new person every 10 seconds, World Vision is the largest non-government provider of safe water in the developing world.

Education

Every year we provide millions of children with an education. 

Nutritious Food

Every year, we provide access to nutritious food to more than 5 million children.

Family Income

Growing family income enables communities to plan ahead and invest in their future.

Healthcare

We ensure the most vulnerable have access to healthcare services. Put simply, we save lives.

Child Protection

We’re protecting children wherever they are vulnerable - whether they're living on the streets, in refugee camps, or in their homes.

Emergency Relief

We respond to disasters with life-saving speed and then stay to ensure the lives of disaster-affected families and communities are rebuilt.

Advocacy

We are giving a voice to the world’s most vulnerable children