In 2019, the best estimates show there are from 2 to 8 million children living in orphanages around the world, more than 150 million children who have lost one or both parents, and more than 1 billion children who experience serious abuse each year.
Research shows that children best develop and thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing families, with the greatest opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Church worldwide is uniquely positioned to advance collaboration across government, business, faiths, and other spheres of influence towards the vision of a world without orphaned and vulnerable children.
World Without Orphans is calling and equipping national leaders to collaborate in solving their own country’s orphaned and vulnerable children crisis.
What began in Ukraine in 2010 as one nation’s dream has gone on to become a global movement, with active initiatives currently in 51 countries, and 51 more nations with emerging WWO partners!
In India, Anu Silas previously ran a children’s home, but as she faced burnout and began to see there were ways she could help kids remain in their families and never enter an orphanage to begin with, she changed her ministry strategy. Now Anu and her team at her local NGO work to prevent family separation in their community in India by creating income-generating opportunities for poor families.
"The Lord is at work! A lot is happening, and we are excited, encouraged and being equipped through World Without Orphans. Thank you so much!" -Anu
When you give to World Without Orphans, you make a difference in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children around the globe!
You Can Play A Vital Role In
Attaining A World
Without Orphans
Everything we do together multiplies, so with your participation, millions of children can grow up in strong families and know their identity with a loving Heavenly Father
We know that you want to help vulnerable and orphaned children, wherever they live.
The problem is, there are millions of these children, and you wonder how one person can help tackle such an immense problem. We work with local leaders in over 100 countries who are collaborating to solve their own orphan crisis. Your support, whether with your time or money or both, multiplies to impact thousands of vulnerable children worldwide. There are many ways that you can play a role, so read on.
Understanding the Orphan Crisis
How we build a future where every child has a strong family
Helping Orphans Through Action
Learn more about our:
- Family-strengthening programs
- Learning communities
- Hope groups
- Educational initiatives
Making A Measurable Difference
Learn more about our:
- How we study data & predict our impact
- How we gather statistics
- How we measure our success
Resources To Create Change
Learn more about:
- The WWO Roadmap
- Parenting Tips
- Advocacy Resources
- Our vast library of videos
Solving The Global Crisis
About World Without Orphans
Birthed in Ukraine in 2010, the movement that would become World Without Orphans started as a collaboration between the church and non-profits. This eventually expanded into a multifaceted approach including local leaders and governments. Rather than placing vulnerable children in orphanages, our mission is to strengthen existing families, since many are separated due to to poverty. Orphans who have lost both parents are placed in loving families. Our vision is to work with local leaders to solve their own orphan crisis. Your support, whether with your time or money or both, multiplies to impact thousands of vulnerable children worldwide.
How You Can Help Orphaned and Vulnerable Children
Donate to World Without Orphans Today
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8 Ways to Impact an Orphaned and Vulnerable Child
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