World Vision Foundation of Thailand

World Vision Foundation of Thailand is rated 3 out of 5 in the category nonprofit organization management. Read and write reviews about World Vision Foundation of Thailand. History 1950 Dr. Bob Pierce, a Christian leader and an American news reporter traveled to Korea and witnessed widespread human suffering among widows and many orphans from the Korean War. Armed with great determination to provide help for people in need, he raised financial resources from churches and donors. World Vision International was founded and its network of partnership was formed in other countries worldwide. World Vision Foundation of Thailand (WVFT) is one in more than a hundred countries worldwide that joins with World Vision International ministries in bringing help to children and the needy of the world 1972 World Vision International started its Thailand ministry of caring for orphans in Udorn Thani province. The first child support center was set up in Arun Pradit School, Petchaburi province. The work expanded to other provinces in the North and Northeast. 2003 up to now World Vision Foundation of Thailand is a child-focused organization that operates through Area Development Programs. Jesus Christ is central in all that we undertake. We focus on capacity building and durable community by creating income-generating occupations through small businesses. World Vision Foundation of Thailand now has 78 projects in 44 provinces of Thailand. To date, 81,005 children are sponsored. (Data as of 1 February 2017).