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Our Vision Statement
Our Vision Statement
Our Vision for every child, life in all its fullness,
Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so
Approved by World Vision Council of 2004
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement
Who we are? What we do and Why?
World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor & oppressed: to promote human transformation, seek justice & bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
We pursue this mission through integrated, holistic commitment to:
Transformational Development that is community-based & sustainable, focused especially on the needs of children;
Emergency Relief that assists people afflicted by conflict or disaster;
Promotion of Justice that seeks to change unjust structures affecting the poor among whom we work;
Public Awareness that leads to informed understanding, giving, involvement & prayer;
Witness to Jesus Christ by life, deed, word & sign that encourage people to respond to the Gospel.
Our Values
Our Values
We follow the teachings of Jesus who calls us to love our neighbours, care for children and challenge injustice.
We are called to serve the neediest people of the earth; to relieve their suffering and to promote the transformation of their wellbeing.
We respond to need whenever and wherever we can.
We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.
We believe that every person is created equal and entitled to freedom, justice, peace and opportunity. We celebrate the richness of diversity in human personality, culture and contribution.
We work together with all those who care, recognizing that more is achieved through co-operation than competition.
We take great care of the resources entrusted to us by others, whether this is money, time or trust, and we are open and transparent in our reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Who is World Vision?
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Is World Vision formally tied to or a subsidiary of any other entity?
World Vision is an independent private Christian organisation and is not formally affiliated with any government, denomination, foundation or corporation, though it maintains positive working relationships with all of these.
How long has World Vision been in operation?
World Vision was founded in 1950 by the Reverend Bob Pierce in response to the needs of Korean War orphans.
What types of projects does World Vision do?
World Vision projects may be grouped into three areas: 1) short-term emergency relief, such as providing food, shelter and medical care to victims of natural or man-made disasters; 2) long-term sustainable community development focusing on helping communities meet the needs its members identify, like clean water, education, health care, agricultural improvements and sanitation; and 3) working with policymakers and the public at the national, regional and global level to build awareness around poverty and to address the unjust systems that help perpetuate it.
Many relief projects transition into development activities. For example, World Vision began working in the Ansokia Valley of north central Ethiopia during the massive famine of the mid 1980s. World Vision provided food and other necessities, but also helped transform the valley into a region that actually exports agricultural produce.
What does "child-focused" mean?
Children are the most vulnerable members of any community, so World Vision project activities are designed to have maximum benefit for them. This means improving the lives of children by dealing with the causes of their suffering, not just the symptoms. It also means recognising that children live in a larger context of family and community, so sustainable development work needs to impact all of these.
For example, if children are hungry in a community, World Vision aims to resolve the underlying food insecurity issues affecting the community, investing in projects like improved irrigation systems, seeds and training. This way children get the food they need, not just this year, but sustainably into the future.
Microfinance and other projects that seek to improve adults' livelihoods are very much a part of this child-focused strategy. An economically-stable community can care for its children long after development projects have come to fruition.
Is being or becoming a Christian a prerequisite for receiving help?
We are a signatory to the International Red Cross Code of Conduct, which includes the imperative that “aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone.” While the majority of our staff are Christian, our policy states that we will not select partners or children on this basis, nor insist on the delivery of Christian messaging, nor use aid to induce a person to change religion. We are inspired by Christian values and seek for our work to be our testimony to the example of Jesus Christ.
Is evangelism a part of World Vision's projects?
World Vision does not proselytise. The organisation does not demand that people hear any religious message or convert to Christianity before, during or after receiving assistance. Educational activities based on Christian values may occasionally be included in World Vision projects if appropriate and desired by the community. However, World Vision respects the religious beliefs and practices in countries where it operates, and seeks mutual understanding with people of all faiths. Whenever appropriate, World Vision works in partnership with local churches and other faith-based organisations in an effort to work inclusively and collaboratively within existing community structures. Our focus is to respond to human need, and our compassion and professionalism reflect our faith.
Do people living in project communities contribute to World Vision projects?
Communities always contribute to development projects and have a real sense of ownership and true participation. Community participation is integral to transformational development.
Do World Vision projects create dependence on outside resources?
No. Community development projects are designed to be sustainable with locally available resources, technology, materials and leadership. Families and individuals share in project leadership, responsibilities and activities from the start and are well equipped and motivated to continue in these roles when World Vision ends its direct involvement in a community.
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