World Vision
International Christian development organization transforming lives of children and families in Sierra Leone
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Visit www.wvi.orgAbout World Vision
Committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the world, and driven by a desire to serve God, World Vision has become a global leader in improving and transforming the lives of children, their families, and their communities.
Mission
To follow the mission of Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesWorld Vision is a global Christian humanitarian organization founded in 1950 that works to improve the lives of children, families and communities; it runs a long-standing Sierra Leone programme.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in Sierra LeoneConcerns
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- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
- GiveRadar's profile for World Vision draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Sierra Leone it tracks. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld Vision is an international nonprofit based in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
World Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.
World Vision is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
World Vision is classified as an International organization, based in Sierra Leone.
World Vision is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sierra Leone nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the world, and driven by a desire to serve God, World Vision has become a global leader in improving and transforming the lives of children, their families, and their communities. World Vision is an international organization based in Sierra Leone.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
World Vision is listed in Sierra Leone. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
World Vision is listed in Sierra Leone. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about World Vision
- What is World Vision?
- World Vision is a international nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the world, and driven by a desire to serve God, World Vision has become a global leader in improving and transforming the lives of children, their families, and their communities.
- Who leads World Vision?
- Sagane Thiaw.
- Where is World Vision located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is World Vision trustworthy?
- World Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is World Vision's website?
- https://www.wvi.org
- Are donations to World Vision tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.