Transforming children's lives

Our focus is on helping the world's most vulnerable children to overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. As a Christian charity, we work in the most dangerous places to help children of all backgrounds, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

We have over 70 years of experience working with communities, donors, partners, and governments leading to better futures for over 200 million vulnerable children. Together, we tackle poverty at its roots and work with communities to ensure long term change, so progress continues long after we’ve left.

We couldn't do what we do without supporters like you.

Focusing on the most vulnerable

Responding to emergencies, from earthquakes to civil war.

In 2022, we helped more than 29m people in emergencies

Empowering children and families in extreme poverty

In almost 100 countries, working to end poverty

Protecting children from abuse and exploitation

Challenge all forms of abuse and exploitation, from child marriage to FGM

How we're different

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Community-led

We know that communities have the best understanding of their own struggles. And often they also have the best idea of how to achieve their dreams. We simply listen - and give the tools and training for communities to deliver those dreams, transforming the lives of children and their parents. We're most known for Child Sponsorship which funds a lot of our community development work.

Child-focused

We know that changing a child's life can transform a family, a community and an entire area. In all we do, we work towards children’s complete wellbeing, helping them to overcome poverty and get the education they often long for. It is these children who go on to become the doctors, teachers and engineers of the future; they who will stop future generations ending up in poverty.

Faith-based

Inspired by our Christian faith, we help all children - of all faiths and none - even in the most dangerous places. We strive to protect God's creation and demonstrate God's love. We fight to make sure every child reaches their God given potential.

Who we are

World Vision Ireland is a member of the World Vision Partnership.
We couldn't do what we do without our supporters, partners, volunteers and employees across the world.

Join us

Children are protected today and empowered for tomorrow. There are many ways you can help. You can donate, sponsor a child, pray with us, put your name to our campaigns, get involved through fundraising, volunteering and more. Link to Support us pages