Where you can help:Urgent needs.
You can help.
Right now, we are supporting hungry children and families in Somalia. These gifts will make a significant difference to their lives - give as many as you like, and then wait to be updated on the impact they make.
The big question:So, how does Follow Your Donation actually work?
Press play and in 60 seconds we’ll show you! Or, if you’re the reader-type, scroll on down.
What to expect:See real change in four fast steps.
1. You give
Select which gift you want to send and where you want it to go - we'll get it underway ASAP and send you a confirmation message.
2. We match
We'll match your gift to someone in the country you selected.
3. We update
Lookout for an update that will confirm your gifts arrival and how it helped!
4. You dive deeper
Feeling good & want to know more? Click the link in the last message for good news stories!
Your donation breakdown.
We’ve made it our mission to lower fundraising and administration costs each year to maximize the impact of every donation.
- 82.3%
Field programs & advocacy work
- 12%
Helps raise next dollar
- 5.7%
Vital support & Accountability
So, you've got questions?
Who is actually putting my money to use?
Over 95 per cent of World Vision staff are local to the countries and communities they serve. A core World Vision value is "we value people". Employing local people is one of the ways we build a future that includes stronger communities.
How do I know I'm making a difference?
World Vision is committed to transparency. We publish our impact and our financial details online.
How are you able to match my donation to an individual so quickly?
We have been expecting you! Our teams in Somalia have already identified the most vulnerable people and have pre-registered people and places where it is needed most. When an individual or family receives their food delivery, the information about who received what and when is securely stored on our servers and shared with you as soon as possible.
Can I get in touch or meet the person that received the food package I sent?
Unfortunately, that’s not possible. Some of the children and families we work with live in extremely dangerous circumstances, so our policy is to never share their personal information like real names and locations. For their privacy and protection, we use pseudonyms in the updates we send to you. We hope you understand.
Can I send a food package to someone in a country other than Somalia?
Not yet, but soon! This is a special experience you have participated in that we hope to expand soon. Follow Your Donation isn't available in other countries just yet. We’re learning from this experience to bring this to dozens of other places where World Vision workers also deliver food. World Vision delivers food to about 1,000 people a minute around the world. Stay tuned over the next few months for other countries that might need your help.
I didn’t receive any updates on my donation and the person it helps!
Thank you for making sure your donation made it! Before we dig into this can we ask if you made sure to tick the "send me updates on my donation" box? Because of valuable customer privacy rules and regulations, donors must opt in. If you still need help, please email us at info@worldvision.ca.