Foreign aid isn't a hand-out. It's real people receiving the tools to build a future. Watch Yessica's story and see the direct impact of World Vision's work.

 

 

 

At only 1% of the federal budget, this small amount enables the U.S. to work through trusted partners for the benefit of our country and the world. It has led to:

Less extreme poverty

From 2 billion people in 1990 (36% of the population) to 712 million (9% of population) in 2022

Less disease

Smallpox has been defeated, polio has decreased 99%, and deaths from malaria in Africa were cut in half from 2000 to 2015

Less child mortalities

59% decrease from 1990-2022

 

Extreme poverty has 

Disruptions from violent conflict, rising food costs, and extreme weather events drive more and more families to poverty every day.

Addressing extreme poverty means tackling these root causes with the proven tools we know work. We need foreign assistance that invests in long-term solutions to extreme poverty, not just treat the symptoms.

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