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World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God's unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
World Vision New Zealand currently supports more than 70 projects in
more than 25 of these countries.
World Vision works in three different areas: Emergency Relief, Community Development and Advocacy. World Vision helps transform the lives of children
and families in need around the world, without regard to religious beliefs,
gender, race, or ethnic background. It gives an opportunity to every New
Zealand household to be involved in a child-focused work that touches
millions of people each year in its quest to end poverty, fight hunger
and transform lives.
History: In 1950 Dr Bob Pierce, an American serviceman during the Korean War,
founded World Vision to provide emergency care for war orphans in Korea. more>>
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World Vision New Zealand focuses on...
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Community development
The best way to bring about lasting
change is by tackling the causes of poverty - not just dealing with
the effects. more>>
Read about World Vision's community development work in the latest project update.
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Emergency relief, rehabilitation and disaster mitigation
World Vision is known for its rapid response to the victims of war
and natural disaster. more>>
Even when you can't be there to help, your donations will go a long way. Donate Now... |
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Advocacy and education
Through education and advocacy programmes, World Vision raises awareness about the issues affecting people in poverty.
Development education
Advocacy
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There are a variety of ways you can support World Vision's work.
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Child Sponsorship
Sponsor a child and help a whole community. more>>
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HopeChild
Help an orphan or vulnerable child affected by HIV/AIDS. more>>
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Children in Crisis
Connecting real people to real issues. more>>
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 Pacific Partners
Support our neighbours in the Pacific. more>>
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VisionFund
Enabling the poor to work their way to a better life. more>> |
40 Hour Famine
Your weekend
their life. more>>
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 RAMPANT
Make change
contagious. more>>
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Gift Catalogue
Run out of ideas for the person who has everything? This gift catalogue is for you! more>>
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Other ways you can get involved
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Donations
Volunteers
Church partners
Wills and bequests
Agri-programmes
Corporate sponsorship
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World Vision thanks Russell McVeagh for providing free legal advice
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World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God's unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
We pursue this mission through integrated, holistic commitment to:
Long-term development
that is community-based and sustainable, focused especially on the needs of children
Emergency relief and rehabilitation
that assists people afflicted by conflict or disaster
Promotion of justice
that seeks to change unjust structures affecting those in need, among whom we work
Partnerships with churches
to raise awarenress and contribute to spiritual and social transformation
Public awareness
that leads to informed understanding and participation
Christian commitment
by following the teachings of Jesus Christ in all we do
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