In a world where every meal counts, your generosity can light the way for hope and nourishment.
Survive, recover & build a future
Millions of children live amongst conflict, disaster, political unrest & ongoing instability. In these dangerous places children are extremely vulnerable to violence, poverty, abuse and exploitation.
To ensure these children don't miss out, World Vision designed Childhood Rescue, a specific programme that is adaptable and flexible.
Childhood Rescue can respond to urgent and arising needs with life-saving interventions, crisis recovery programmes and helping to build a future for vulnerable children.
The difference you can make
Enjoy the incredible journey of your child's progress through personal letters, updates, and photographs, and watch as they are empowered to achieve their dreams.
Donate to help children when they're at their most vulnerable
Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children, in the most difficult places, overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.
Survive
Too many children are on the edge of survival. Weak with hunger, at risk of disease, homeless. Your donation will help children survive with life-saving food, water, and shelter.
Recover
During a crisis, many children lose their loved ones, homes, and life as they once knew it. You can help children recover from trauma with counselling and specialist care.
Rebuild
It’s almost impossible to think about the future when you’re fighting for survival. You’ll give children a chance to rebuild their future – to learn, play, and enjoy being a child.
Where will your donation go?
Nutritious food supplies
Nutritious food helps malnourished children recover. In Somalia, Muad, 18-months-old, and his mother attended a World Vision health clinic, where he was diagnosed with severe malnutrition. He received a nutritional supplement, aiming to kickstart his recovery so he can experience fullness of life.
Cash vouchers
Children born into families that are able to meet their basic needs are less likely to be forced to beg, work or marry young. World Vision provides cash and vouchers so parents can choose the foods their family prefers to eat and maintain their dignity. We're ensuring families are empowered to meet their needs without going into debt, reducing the long-term impacts of lost incomes.
Sustainable farming practices
We encourage crop diversification among farmers to reduce their dependence on one source of income that could be impacted by climate related disasters. Children in Eswatini (Swaziland), will benefit from their community's bee keeping and business skills training. By diversifying their products, small, at-risk farming households with become more resilient.
Child protection
When faced with the ongoing global hunger crisis, children can be forced to take part in harmful practices. World Vision works with families to raise awareness for child rights so they aren't subjected into forced marriages, child labour prostitution in order to stay alive.
Success Story
With the help of child sponsorship, Nancy became one of the first girls in her community in Kenya to graduate high school and was inspired to become an emergency aid worker. Her sponsor, Georgie, is amazed at the impact that her child sponsorship has had on Nancy.
“I would say to someone who is thinking about sponsoring a child - go ahead and do it, it is the most life changing thing ever!”
Frequently asked questions?
How do I sponsor a child?
You can easily sign up to Sponsor a Child page on the sponsor a child page or by calling our Supporter Care Team on 353 1 498 0800.?
What you get when you sponsor a child?
What you get when you sponsor a child?
How do you choose the children that will be sponsored?
How do you choose the children that will be sponsored?
How can I be sure my money gets to those in need?
World Vision only works within countries where we have our own offices so we can be sure that we can account for all the money that we receive and how it is used.
We have audited accounts that are publicly available at any time. As a charity, we're regulated by the Irish Charities Regulator – a legal body, which oversees all Irish charities and their activities.
We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we know that the continued support we receive is dependent on our efficient use of supporters’ money. Our Annual Reports are available here.
How do I write to the sponsored child?
How do I write to the sponsored child?