A key element in World Vision’s approaches to building improved and resilient livelihoods is the promotion of community-based savings groups. Also known as Saving for Transformation groups, these consist of community...

In the past 30 years, the number of people living in extreme poverty was reduced by more than half. Together with our partners, we helped make that possible.

Despite progress made in the last 30 years, many people living in poor rural communities lack access to basic healthcare.

Every day, more than 800 children under 5 die from diarrhea caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and unsafe hygiene practices. And the daily walk for water is robbing women and girls of their futures. One...

Half of the world’s children experience some form of violence each year. We believe every girl and boy is a precious gift from God, and every last one should be protected and feel safe. Our solutions get to the root...

In too many impoverished communities, cultural norms in parenting aren’t built around the transformative love of Christ, and churches often don’t focus on children—or aren’t equipped to teach them in ways they can...

Of the 689 million people around the world who live in extreme poverty, most are smallholder farmers whose livelihoods are vulnerable to economic uncertainties, weather, and shocks like natural disasters. And...

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Yet in 2018, 100 million youths worldwide were illiterate. Development professionals agree that without...

Natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes can strike without warning, claiming thousands of lives in seconds. Man-made crises such as war and political instability unfold over time, ultimately putting...