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title: What We Do
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**Our vision**   
for every child, life in all   
it’s fullness.

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**Our prayer**   
for every heart, the will to  
make it so.

 

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#### **What we do together**

## Set sustainable change in motion and help impact millions for God’s kingdom.

Millions of children are trapped in a never-ending cycle of poverty. With no way to break free, they face seemingly insurmountable barriers to a brighter future.

Yet lasting change is possible. We’ve seen it in new wells gushing with clean water. In rising literacy rates. In jobs created and sustained. Millions of people now have better health, more opportunities, and a brighter future for their families - all thanks to our donors, partners and God’s provision.

![Every 60 second, a family gets wate](https://www.worldvisionphilanthropy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/every60-min.jpg?width=150&height=237&name=every60-min.jpg "Every 60 second, a family gets wate")

**Together, we: **

** Serve all people,** regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender, as demonstration of God's unconditional love.

** Support the well-being of families here at home, **in some of our nations most underserved communities, where poverty in high and opportunities are limited. 

** Respond quickly when disaster strikes -** providing immediate support and staying to help children, families, and communities rebuild for the future.

** Advocate with local and national governments** for changes in policies, systems, structures, practices, and attitudes that adversely affect vulnerable children and families.

** Empower communities** to set their goals, and equip them to sustain progress long after we’ve left.

#### **How we work with communities**

When World Vision begins work in a community, we start by praying, listening, and building relationships, earning the right to be heard. We plan and serve alongside local leaders and families, and partner with churches wherever they exist. In this way, the community takes ownership in finding sustainable solutions for their children’s futures. Our work in a community typically lasts for 10 to 20 years, until families are thriving, and our assistance is no longer needed.

**Tap on the interactive map below to learn more about our work.**

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Every human needs and deserves clean water and access to essential healthcare. Without them, we cannot truly live, much less experience the fullness of life God intends.

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When we're afraid, in danger, feeling lost, or at the end of our rope, we all need a light in the darkness. Without hope, a better future seems out of reach.

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If we are healthy and hopeful, but lack economic opportunity and education, making a decent living is nearly impossible.

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Equality for **[women and girls](https://www.worldvisionphilanthropy.org/women)** is ingrained into everything we do because God wants all His children to reach their full potential.

#### **Learn more about our multi-sectoral programs**

![Hope at Home Honduras](https://www.worldvisionphilanthropy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/family-mobile.jpg?width=300&height=243&name=family-mobile.jpg)

### Hope at home: central america

Building resilience and cultivating hope

[Read More](https://www.worldvisionphilanthropy.org/hope-for-honduras)

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