World Vision International
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World Vision International is an ecumenical[5][6] Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization. It was founded in 1950 by Robert Pierce as a service organization to provide care for children in Korea. In 1975, emergency and advocacy work was added to World Vision's objectives.[7] It is active in over 100 countries with a total revenue including grants, product and foreign donations of USD $3.14 billion.
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Founded | 1950 |
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Founder | Rev. Bob Pierce |
Type | Religious nonprofit organization[1][2] |
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Legal status | 501(c)(3)[3] |
Focus | Well-being of all people, especially children. |
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Area served | 100 countries |
Method | Transformational Development through emergency relief, community development and policy and advocacy |
President, Chief Executive Officer | Andrew Morley[4] |
Board Chair, Australia | Donna Shepherd[4] |
Board Chair, Colombia | Maria Consuelo Campos[4] |
Board Chair, Mali | Soriba Joseph Camara[4] |
Revenue | USD $3.14 billion |
Employees | 33,000 |
Website | www |
Formerly called | World Vision Inc. |
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