FAQs

Although there is growing poverty in New Zealand, there are also many systems and agencies to assist those in need. There is always more need in the world than we are able to deal with, and World Vision New Zealand works to assist the poorest of the poor, those who are the most vulnerable. 

We determine the locations of our projects according to the United Nations measurements of poverty. The United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index looks at multiple different factors including health, education, and standard of living, to determine where poverty is most extreme. While there are those who need the support of Kiwis at home, that doesn’t prevent generous New Zealanders giving to those in desperate situations abroad too. 

The people of Melanesia live in isolated and dispersed communities that makes access to resources and services incredibly difficult. Papua New Guinea ranks 158 on the Human Development index, the Solomon Islands 156, while New Zealand ranks 9. Vanuatu was ranked as the most at risk country to natural disaster in the world. Many communities have alarming health indicators similar to countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Other key problems include:

• Low levels of health and nutritional knowledge leading to significant child malnutrition
• High levels of chronic diseases
• Limited access to health services in rural areas
• Gender based violence and discrimination
• Lack of hygienic sanitation and reliable water supplies
• Geographic challenges and limited infrastructure
• Barriers to education, particularly for women
• Urbanisation
• Natural disasters and climate change.

A gift in your Will, legacy or bequest refers to the property or money that you promise in your Will to give to another person, organisation or charity after you die.

Your estate means the whole of your property and assets at the time of your death. 
 

Partnership between your church and World Vision could include anything from joining us in prayer to partnering with us financially for a specific community over the long term. What it will look like will be guided by your church leadership and determined by the focus, size and passion of your church. 

Some churches partner financially for specific emergencies or events, such as the 40 Hour Famine. Other churches commit to a long term partnership targeted at a deep level of engagement with a single community. And then there are some that simply need to know what to pray for and when. Our Church Partnerships Team are equipped to help design a partnership that supports your church best and they can be contacted at church@worldvision.org.nz or 0800 800776.