World Vision Canada is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
[3] While visiting China in 1947, Pierce was invited to speak at a girls' school led by Tena Holkeboer, a missionary with the Reformed Church in America.
[8] World Vision Canada's programs focus on education, food, clean water, healthcare, economic and community development, child protection and emergency response.
After the event in Calgary, the 30 Hour Famine spread among youth in the United States, Australia and other parts of the world.
[11] For 30 hours, groups and individuals volunteer to give something up, such as food, video games or cell phones to raise money or awareness for world hunger.
The campaign seeks to encourage Canadians to ask more questions about where their food and clothing comes from and to demand companies make information about their supply chains transparent.
[20] According to 2015 financial statements, the majority of World Vision Canada's funding comes from child sponsorship and other donations.
Markle traveled to Rwanda in February 2016 for World Vision Canada's clean water campaign.