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A brighter future, created for, and by, children.

Education is key to ending poverty and every child deserves equal access to learning. World Villages for Children supports the Sisters of Mary to run live-in schools providing care and a quality education for the most deprived boys and girls across the world.

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Children's stories

Graziela’s story

The Sisters of Mary met Graziela one day during their work with the community on Smokey Mountain in the Philippines. Filthy and malnourished, this vulnerable child touched their hearts and thanks to our supporters we were able to fund a place for her at school and the chance to change her life.

She says “my heart skipped a beat when I met the Sisters and learnt of their kindness. Without hesitation I wanted to grab the opportunity and join the school”.

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2021 in numbers

356 million

Children across the globe live in extreme poverty

These children are deprived of the basics for survival like food, shelter and healthcare

4,922

New children welcomed into a life-saving place at school in 2021

Children from some of poorest countries worldwide now live and learn in our schools

19,500

Children in our schools worldwide in 2021

These children have shelter, care and learn the vital skills needed to secure employment

Irenea Philippines

“I’m so grateful for all that I’ve learned in this school. May many many more poor children and their families be helped by World Villages for Children and the Sisters of Mary.”

Luis Guatemala

“Honestly, without the excellent education provided for me by World Villages for Children, I would not be where I am now with my job and my ability to help my family live a better life.”

Arturo Mexico

“I shall never have enough words to thank the people who make possible the mission of the Sisters of Mary, as I am the living proof of how their donation can transform lives”

Dora Guatemala

“It is such great joy to know about you dear donors. I don’t want to miss the chance to thank you for all you have done for me and you keep doing for every girl in need.”

Eva Honduras

“I thank the benefactors for their generosity. Like them, I will also be a source of joy to others when I graduate”

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