World Vision offices in disadvantaged countries receive many requests from communities living in poverty. When we are approached by a group or community for help, we look at the level of need, and if any other aid agencies are supporting them. We then discuss with them their greatest needs and which solutions might bring maximum benefit to the whole community.
It takes many months of planning and discussion before the aims and goals are formed and the project established. These are led by the community and we work to ensure that they have ownership of the positive changes we will together make in their community. Even once the needs have been identified and the priorities established, the project is funded for two years before being opened for sponsorship, to ensure communities are prepared and relationships are established.
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