2024 Annual Sponsorship Results Report
World Vision is committed to wisely stewarding the resources at our disposal. These resources are not our own—they’ve been entrusted to us by God through our partners and donors, and we are responsible for managing them in a way that brings maximum benefit to the people we serve.
This report is carefully crafted to show you the real impact you’re making as a sponsor on the lives of vulnerable girls and boys around the world.
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Snapshot Report: 2024 by the Numbers
2.4M girls, boys, and adults were reached through child sponsorship
268,851 children were sponsored in 32 countries
12 communities graduated to self-sufficiency
This report accounts for World Vision Canada’s program work completed in fiscal year 2024, from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
2024 Key Results in Livelihoods
Families become economically self-reliant with the ability to provide for their children—both now and in the future
50,299 people received support with agricultural resources, including large and small livestock, tools and seeds
41,696 community members, including children, were trained in disaster risk reduction strategies
72,019 people were trained in business and entrepreneurial skills, including financial literacy and income-generating activities
6,781 savings groups were active, allowing members to gain financial skills, save money collectively and access small loans
2024 Key Results in Health
Children, adolescent girls and women of reproductive age live full and healthy lives
130,684 children received deworming treatment to support their health and development
1,869 community health workers and volunteers trained in how to provide good care for children and families
24,903 children received age-appropriate immunizations to protect them against illness
28,957 people participated in trainings, counseling or activities that teach healthy nutrition and feeding practices
2024 Key Results in Education
Girls and boys have the knowledge and skills to lead fulfilling, productive lives
168,028 children attended in-school or after-school literacy activities
75,667 children received school supplies including books, backpacks, and uniforms
3,167 teachers received curriculum training, equipping them to better support children's learning
726,491 reading materials were provided to schools and communities in support of children's education
2024 Key Results in Child Protection + Participation
Girls and boys are protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation and all forms of violence
187,356 people joined activities promoting child protection and ending violence against children
13,811 children say their views are sought and incorporated into decision-making
1,611 children’s clubs unite girls and boys around topics like peace, advocacy, water, sanitation and hygiene habits
36,976 people know key child protection risks and how to respond or find support
2024 Key Results in Water, Sanitation + Hygiene
Child and family health is protected through safe water, sanitation and hygiene services
282,967 people had access to sanitation facilities like toilets at home or school
7,097 water sources were constructed, rehabilitated or improved
58,300 people were trained or involved in community water, sanitation or hygiene initiatives
44 schools had adequate menstrual hygiene facilities in place
Our Transparency + Credibility
Inviting accountability through financial transparency is an important part of our stewardship. We’re a Top 100 Charity with Charity Intelligence Canada. We have a 5-star rating, including high demonstrated impact and A+ for our results reporting.
Our full 2024 Annual Results Report (linked at the end of this report) gives insight into external reviews, best practices, and standards programs we follow.
Expenditures
84.9% invested in field programs and advocacy, 10.0% invested helping raise more resources, and 5.1% invested in vital support and accountability.
Based on a five-year average of World Vision Canada’s annual statement of total expenditures.
How Donations Were Invested in 2024
Expenditures by Sector
$14.3M was invested into livelihoods, $13.1M was invested into health, $16.2M was invested into education, $55.9M was invested into child protection and participation, and $14.0M was invested into water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Expenditures by Level of Fragility
34% was invested in the most fragile countries, 20% invested in very low developing countries, 31% was invested in low developing countries, 11% was invested in medium developing countries, and 4% was invested in high developing countries.
Discover our achievements across all programs
Click below to read the full 2024 Annual Results Report.