World Vision Australia

World Vision Australia is the Australian arm of World Vision, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. It describes itself as the largest non-governmental organisation in Australia. Supporters in Australia fund its work with children, families and communities facing poverty and injustice.

What World Vision Australia offers

• Relief and development — programmes to help communities overcome poverty.
• Child-focused support — help directed at children living in poverty.
• Advocacy — campaigning on injustice affecting communities.
• Supporter programmes — ways for Australians to give and take part.

Who it works with

Children, families and communities in need, funded by Australian donors. The listing says it helps over 20 million people every year, supported by more than 400,000 Australians.

Key facts

• Based in: Australia
• Type: non-governmental charity
• Affiliation: part of the global World Vision network