World Vision Canada

World Vision Canada
Founded1957
FounderRobert Pierce
TypeNon-Government Organization
FocusHelping children, families and communities overcome poverty and injustice.
Location
Area served
90+ countries
MethodTransformational Development through emergency relief, community development and policy and advocacy
Key people
Michael Messenger (CEO)
Revenue
CA$442 million (2015)
Employees
483 (2016)
Websitewww.worldvision.ca

World Vision Canada is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.[1] Based in Mississauga, Ontario, World Vision Canada is the largest private relief and development agency in Canada.[2] It is a part of the World Vision Partnership led by World Vision International.

  1. ^ "About World Vision". World Vision Canada. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  2. ^ Pitts, Gordan (May 28, 2015). "How Dave Toycen boosted donations at World Vision Canada by 700%". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 29 June 2016.