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WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL

Who We are

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. Working in 90+ countries around the world, we serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision Singapore History

In May 1975, the South Vietnamese city of Saigon fell to Communist forces. This led to a flood of refugees streaming into Thailand by land, and by May 1977, triggered the flight of people by sea.

Masses started landing in neighbouring Southeast Asian countries by boat. Many perished in stormy seas and attacks by unfriendly forces. The plight of the “Boat People” prompted World Vision to begin Operation Seasweep in May 1978. A 345-tonne converted landing craft was chartered to sail in the South China Sea to aid the boat people. This was replaced by a 1,500-tonne freighter with facilities for a medical crew, mechanics and interpreters in July 1979. The efforts of World Vision to save the Vietnamese boat people led to the establishment of a field operation in Singapore in the late 1970s.

This task expanded in 1980 when World Vision began to assist the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in running a medical clinic at the Hawkins Road Refugee Camp in Sembawang. Towards the end of 1983, World Vision decided to run a full branch support office in Singapore. Personnel were recruited and in March 1984, the administration of World Vision’s Child Sponsorship Programme – which linked supporters in Singapore and Malaysia – was transferred from Hong Kong.

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