World Vision Canada

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World Vision Canada

Rita Schryer

World Vision Canada Core Values

There are certain values that lie at the center of World Vision’s work.

These core values are the fundamental principles that determine their commitment to

each other and the poor.

World Vision is Christian

From the abundance of God’s love we find our call to ministry.

World Vision is committed to the poor

Called to relieve the suffering and to promote the transformation of the condition of their life.

World Vision values people

World Vision regards all people as created and loved by God. Priority is given to people, before

money, structure and systems.

World Vision are stewards

World Vision is faithful to the purpose which resources are given and mange them in a

manner that brings maximum benefit to the poor.

World Vision works in partners

Members are of an International World Vision partnership that transcends legal, structural, and

cultural boundaries.

World Vision is responsive

World Vision is responsive to the life threatening emergencies where involvement is needed and

appropriate.

World Vision Mission

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to

working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. As followers of Jesus, we are

motivated by God’s love to serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

World Vision History

The Beginning:World Vision began in China with an American

missionary named Dr. Bob Pierce.

In 1947 Pierce met Tena Hoelkedoer, a teacher, while on a trip to China. She introduced him to a battered and abandoned child named White Jade. Unable to care for the child herself, she asked Pierce, "What are you going to do about her?" Pierce gave the

woman his last five dollars and agreed to send the same amount each month to help the woman care

for White Jade.

World Vision is Canada's largest private relief and development agency. Today Canadians

sponsor over half a million children around the world.

Become a sponsor today

Canada has been part of the World Vision family since the early days. In 1950, Pierce held the first meetings in Canada to discuss what he had seen and learned in Asia. In 1957, Canada's

first World Vision office opened in Toronto.

World Vision Fundraising• We are involved in a variety of fundraising efforts with the ultimate

goal of raising more money for – and more awareness about – programs that help people living in poverty. When Canadians like you support us, we can make a bigger impact in the lives of children and families overseas.

• How you can find out more informationIf you’d like to know more about our fundraising, please call us at 1-866-595-5550 or read our FAQs

World Vision Fundraising

There are many seen our fundraising efforts, such as in the mail, online and in TV, radio and print ads. Fundraise in malls, at concerts and other special events, as well as face-to-face

through street and door-to-door canvassers.

How much money World Vision spends on fundraising

Overall, just 13.7 per cent of our expenditures go to fundraising, while 81.1 per cent goes

directly to our work with children and families. Again, we fundraise to better help people living

in poverty.

How you can find out more information

If you’d like to know more about our fundraising, please call us at 1-866-595-5550 or read our

World vision website for Canada is www.worldvision.ca

Many ways to give to World Vision

For Your BusinessBecome a Corporate PartnerFor more than 60 years, Canadian corporations have been choosing World Vision as their philanthropic partner. Together millions of children and families have been helped.

World Vision Emergency and Disaster Relief

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