It destroys their dignity, their rights, their potential and their future.
We’re relentlessly taking action to end violence against children - highlighting when it occurs, empowering young people to speak out and holding those responsible to account.
Children’s lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection. And the need is only growing. Today, there are more than double the number of emergencies
Survival
Children are particularly vulnerable in emergencies, especially when they are separated from family members due to death, injury or moving to find safety. We respond rapidly to their immediate needs, providing water, food, shelter, hygiene and protection.
How can you be sure where your donation goes?
When you give to World Vision, you can be assured that your donation will be well spent to have the greatest possible impact on children and communities who need it most.
Our programmes are run by our own staff or local.
Grace (left) and World Vision staff member
After being abducted, Grace* and others were forced to walk for days without rest. “[It] was a horrifying experience. We [were] forced to attack and rob, trained to … shoot people without thinking twice, for self-defence.”
Gender and Development – Gender based violence - The Gender, Advocacy and Christian Commitment teams have played a major role in working with faith based communities in the Umvoti ADP, whereby the rolled out the Channels of Hope and Gender programme.
About Us
World Vision South Africa (WVSA) started in 1967, one of the first WV offices in Africa. It has been both an internationally and locally funded resource office since then. Currently World Vision South Africa is working in six out of nine provinces in the country.
Children are cared for, protected and participating
There has been a follow-up on the relationship established with the Anglican Church by the World Vision South Africa National Director. World Vision South Africa collaborated with the church and other organisations to promote.
Children educated for life
Life-skills programmes were implemented in 20 schools in the ADP, and 30 schools were trained by the department of education. The feedback received from the educators in those schools is that learners are talking openly to their peers.
Ambassador McGovern Visits a school in Rural China.
Recently, the World Food Programme released its latest flagship report State of School Feeding Worldwide 2022, providing an overview of the state of school feeding programmes worldwide, and it's inspiring to read.
Together we can protect vulnerable children
Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.