We are part of World Vision International, one of the leading development and humanitarian organisations founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Bob Pierce, a Christian Minister who was preaching in China. He was struck by the families living in extreme poverty and decided to send money to a little girl whose widowed mother could not afford to send her to school. The concept of child sponsorship was born. Inspired by Christian values, World Vision Ireland is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people regardless of religion, ethnicity or gender. We believe the best way to help and bring about lasting change is through tackling the causes of poverty – not just dealing with the effects of poverty.