Promoting the well-being of children
World Vision works with children, families, communities and sponsors all over the world to improve the well-being of children. We believe that the best way to help children is to work with them, together with their families and communities, to make changes that last.
Child sponsorship builds relationships between children, their families, sponsors and World Vision staff. Each person in this relationship improves life for the others by sharing resources, hope and experiences in overcoming poverty through child-focused development programmes.
How does child sponsorship work?
Child sponsorship establishes a relationship between a sponsor and a child in a way that personalises the challenges of poverty and development. The sponsor makes a direct contribution to the community's goal of improving life for the child.
Sponsors’ contributions help deliver health and educational improvements and support vital development in the communities where the sponsored children live. Sponsored children participate and benefit from these programmes. Sponsors receive regular progress updates.
What are some of the ways that World Vision works to improve children’s lives?
Health: World Vision works with communities and health partners to improve children’s health. Through preventive measures such as good nutrition, breast feeding, hygiene and vaccinations, communities support healthier children who can reach their full potential.
Education: World Vision engages with teachers, schools and communities to improve learning outcomes in education, build confidence and teach values-based life skills. We promote the right of all children to have a quality education.
HIV and AIDS response: Through World Vision’s Hope Initiative, we work to reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS through prevention, care and advocacy. We work with children, communities and faith leaders to mobilise care for orphans and vulnerable children, and to prevent further spread of the disease.
Water and sanitation: World Vision helps communities to dig wells, set up pumps, construct latrines and irrigate crops. Safe water and sanitation systems support children’s health. Many children are able to study and stay in school because they spend less time carrying water each day from distant sources.
Economic development and agricultural improvements: World Vision helps families access loans, financial know-how, and improved agricultural practices. This leads to increased family incomes, improved nutrition, better health and greater education opportunities for children.