Join the Rhythms of Change

Every step, every beat, every drop brings clean water and hope to communities in Malawi.
A young girl fills up a blue bucket with water.
A young girl dances while carrying a blue bucket filled with water, on top of her head.
A young girl carries a blue bucket full of water on top of her head.

Water is more than a basic need—it’s the heartbeat of a healthy community.

When clean water flows, girls go back to school, waterborne diseases drop by 60% and small-scale farming abounds. Families reclaim 40+ hours a month—time that goes back into learning, earning and reveling in community life. Maybe evendancing.

Our vision of the world

We are inspired by children to see a world of possibilities, not limits. That is why we connect with communities, supporters, partners and governments to tackle poverty and injustice by focusing on three main areas.
A World Vision staff is carrying a child outside a health center in Somalia.

Disaster relief

First to arrive and last to leave when emergency strikes.

Development

Delivering community-based programs focused on children’s needs.

Advocacy

Advocating for children’s rights at all levels of government.

Latest stories

Explore stories of impact from the children and communities we serve.
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Apr 14, 2021

Social Justice Guide

The Beginner’s Guide to Social Justice

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Jul 13, 2020

Why do the poor have large families?

Learn about the factors behind poor families having large families such as child mortality rates, lack of health services and forced early marriage.

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Jul 04, 2025

Child soldier: Lionel's story

Lionel became a soldier at age 11. He did it to stay alive. The soldiers who gunned down his terrified community members, killed his parents. Lionel was alone.

How we use your donations

In these uncertain times, your generosity helps us do our work. Thank you for partnering with us to drive out poverty in the most marginalized parts of the world. Here’s how we are putting your donations to work.

84.9%

Field programs and advocacy

10%

Helps raise more resources

5.1%

Vital support and accountability

2024 Annual Report

Experience the joy of changing a child’s life

When you sponsor a child, you transform their world—because your generosity extends to the entire community around them. As a child sponsor you will:

Provide access to basic needs like clean water, healthcare and education.

For every child sponsored, four others in their community benefit.

Bring hope, dignity and joy to children who need it most.