World Vision partners with groups of communities in defined geographic regions, which we refer to as area development programs (ADPs). These ADPs encompass an average of 10,000 to 50,000 people and last 10 to 15 years — or until the community is empowered to continue driving development without World Vision’s presence.
Beginning with the first handshake, World Vision and the communities we serve become partners in a journey toward self-sustainability. World Vision’s hands-on involvement gradually lessens as community members make their own decisions, introduce solutions, and establish self-sustaining social structures.
The steps a community takes toward physical transformation usually begin with access to clean water and other life essentials, which build on each other to create a strong foundation in which every child has the opportunity to thrive and build a healthy, hope-filled future.
Another transformation occurs as a community continues the journey toward spiritual transformation. World Vision staff members — through their words, values, actions, and relationships — demonstrate God’s love to a community. We nurture spiritual growth in contextually appropriate ways by supporting biblical teaching and partnering with local churches where they exist.
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