Why does World Vision have Child Sponsorship in countries where most people are of other faiths?
God loves all children. At World Vision, we believe that sponsoring a child in any religious or ideological context is an extraordinary privilege. Child sponsorship provides an opportunity to live out our Christian faith by caring for those in need regardless of their situation. We feel blessed to serve and bring hope to any precious child who lives in extreme poverty and to help that child reach his or her God-given potential. World Vision was founded on Christian and Biblical principles and follows Jesus’ example in helping the poor. Every day, children and families throughout the world see God’s love through the care provided by our field staff. More than 1 million children in 49 countries are sponsored through World Vision U.S. Our intent is to demonstrate God’s love to all children regardless of their religious or cultural background so that they might have a better life and personally experience God’s love. Often times, World Vision’s ministry is the only Christian influence a co
