Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # VisionTrust VisionTrust is a Christian nonprofit helping vulnerable children worldwide thrive through education, healthcare, and holistic development programs rooted in local communities. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://visiontrust.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Quarter 4 Impact Report 2025](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-4-impact-report-2025/) - Quarter 4 Impact Report 2025 Click here to read our 2025 fourth quarter report. Click here - [Quarter 3 Impact Report 2025](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-3-impact-report-2025/) - Quarter 3 Impact Report 2025 Click here to read our 2025 third quarter report. Click here - [Quarter 2 Impact Report 2025](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-2-impact-report-2025/) - Quarter 2 Impact Report 2025 Click here to read our 2025 second quarter report. Click here - [Mike Adelman and Family](https://visiontrust.org/mike-adelman-and-family/) - Mike Adelman and Family At VisionTrust, our desire is to see vulnerable children grow into mature Christians who can thrive and bring positive change to their communities. We are honored when sponsors share their own testimony of how God has worked through their sponsorship experience. Mike’s story is a powerful reminder that sponsorship is about - [Breece and Addi Pringle](https://visiontrust.org/breece-and-addi-pringle/) - Breece and Addi Pringle Every day at VisionTrust, we walk alongside vulnerable children, helping them grow into mature Christians who will make a lasting difference in their communities. One of the greatest joys we have is hearing from sponsors whose lives have been impacted through this journey. Breece and Addi Pringle’s story is a beautiful - [Quarter 1 Impact Report 2025](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-1-impact-report-2025/) - Quarter 1 Impact Report 2025 Click here to read our 2025 first quarter report. Click here - [Sandra](https://visiontrust.org/sandra/) - Sandra My name is Sandra and I’m from Zimbabwe. I’m a 20-year-old girl who grew up in a family of five with my mother, two sisters, and a brother; my father passed away. We were raised by my mother, who was a subsistence farmer. Raising us was never an easy task for her, and funding - [Lawrence](https://visiontrust.org/lawrence/) - Lawrence First, I want to thank God for his mercy and grace, which endure forever. If not for God’s grace, I would have died because I was doing evil things before Him–but God showed me mercy.My name is Lawrence, and I grew up in Zivurawa, a village in the Masvingo Province. I am the youngest - [Quarter 4 Impact Report 2024](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-4-impact-report-2024/) - Quarter 4 Impact Report 2024 Click here to read our 2024 fourth quarter report. Click here - [Annual Report 2022](https://visiontrust.org/annual-report-2022/) - Annual Report 2022 Check out our 2022 Annual Report filled with stories, stats and beautiful photos from the year, and a look into the year ahead. Click here - [Quarter 3 Impact Report 2024](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-3-impact-report-2024/) - Quarter 3 Impact Report 2024 Click here to read our 2024 third quarter report. Click here - [Quarter 2 Impact Report 2024](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-2-impact-report-2024/) - Quarter 2 Impact Report 2024 Click here to read our 2024 second quarter report. Click here - [Brazil Summer Camp 2024](https://visiontrust.org/brazil-summer-camp-2024/) - Brazil Summer Camp 2024 Our VisionTrust Brazil students embraced the Olympic season at their 2024 Summer Camp from August 1st – 4th. The camp theme was “Jesus, The Champion.” Ninety-four students in grades 4-12 enjoyed delicious food, entertaining games, and meaningful times of worship and Bible study. Our leaders send their deep gratitude to our - [Meet Alexander from Dominican Republic](https://visiontrust.org/meet-alexander-from-dominican-republic/) - Meet Alexander from Dominican Republic VisionTrust comes alongside parents who need a helping hand to provide a brighter future for their children. Hear a short testimonial from Alexander, a father of three children who attend a VisionTrust school in the Dominican Republic. - [Quarter 1 Impact Report 2024](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-1-impact-report-2024/) - Quarter 1 Impact Report 2024 Click here to read our 2024 first quarter report. Click here - [Meet Eunice from Liberia](https://visiontrust.org/meet-eunice-from-liberia/) - Meet Eunice from Liberia VisionTrust comes alongside parents who need a helping hand to provide a brighter future for their sons and daughters. Eunice shares her personal experience as a mother with two children who attend a VisionTrust school in Liberia. - [Peru Short-Term Mission](https://visiontrust.org/peru-short-term-mission/) - Peru Short-Term Mission Our first short-term mission team of 2024 was a success! We are thankful for Cypress Church and their steadfast and generous support of the Casa Luz Orphanage and Learning Center programs. Check out this highlight reel of their week in Peru. - [Peru Cooking Video](https://visiontrust.org/peru-cooking-video/) - Peru Cooking Video Our children from the Casa Luz Orphanage in Peru put together this adorable video tutorial on how they prepare a meal together. Buen provecho – enjoy! - [VisionTrust Liberia - A Year in Review](https://visiontrust.org/visiontrust-liberia/) - VisionTrust Liberia – A Year in Review Our VisionTrust Liberia Country Director, Stephen, shared some inspiring updates that we’ve compiled into a short video reel. We are grateful for the support of our donors and sponsors that made these amazing milestones possible in 2023. - [Quarter 4 Impact Report 2023](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-4-impact-report-2023/) - Quarter 4 Impact Report 2023 Click here to read our 2023 fourth quarter report. Click here - [Pastor Jean-Bosco Sanzoule](https://visiontrust.org/pastor-jean-bosco-sanzoule/) - Pastor Jean-Bosco Sanzoule VisionTrust is committed to empowering Christian men and women around the world to serve children in their local communities. Listen as Pastor Jean-Bosco Sanzoule from the Central African Republic shares about his experience collaborating with VisionTrust. - [Quarter 3 Impact Report 2023](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-3-impact-report-2023/) - Quarter 3 Impact Report 2023 God is moving in tremendous ways in the lives of the children and adolescents we serve worldwide. Click here to read our 2023 third quarter report. Click here - [Quarter 2 Impact Report 2023](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-2-impact-report-2023/) - Quarter 2 Impact Report 2023 God is moving in tremendous ways in the lives of the children and adolescents we serve worldwide. Click here to read our 2023 second quarter report. Click here - [Summer Camp Recap](https://visiontrust.org/summer-camp-recap/) - Summer Camp Recap Throughout the year, our VisionTrust students participate in camps during school breaks. Camp is an opportunity for students to grow in their love for Jesus and friendship with one another. In early August, ninety-six students from our VisionTrust Brazil Learning Center attended a 3-day camp. Eighty percent of the adult volunteers formally - [Amor & the Worley Family](https://visiontrust.org/amor-the-worley-family/) - Amor & the Worley Family Amor is a young woman from the Dominican Republic that joined a VisionTrust school as a child. During her years at the program, she experienced transformative love, particularly through the support and presence of her sponsor. This is her story. - [Annual Report 2021](https://visiontrust.org/annual-report-2021/) - Annual Report 2021 VisionTrust’s 2021 Annual Report Click here - [Quarter 1 Impact Report 2022](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-1-impact-report-2022/) - Quarter 1 Impact Report 2022 From the first quarter of 2022, please enjoy stories of impact and inspiration across the eleven countries we serve with the kids we love worldwide. Thank you for making our work possible. Click here - [Quarter 2 Impact Report 2022](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-2-impact-report-2022/) - Quarter 2 Impact Report 2022 From the second quarter of 2022, please enjoy stories of impact and inspiration across the eleven countries we serve with the kids we love worldwide. Thank you for making our work possible. Click here - [Quarter 3 Impact Report 2022](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-3-impact-report-2022/) - Quarter 3 Impact Report 2022 From the third quarter of 2022, please enjoy stories of impact and inspiration across the eleven countries we serve with the kids we love worldwide. Click here - [Quarter 4 Impact Report 2022](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-4-impact-report-2022/) - Quarter 4 Impact Report 2022 From the fourth quarter of 2022, please enjoy stories of impact and inspiration across the eleven countries we serve with the kids we love worldwide. Click here - [Quarter 1 Impact Report 2023](https://visiontrust.org/quarter-1-impact-report-2023/) - Quarter 1 Impact Report 2023 From the first quarter of 2023, please enjoy stories of impact and inspiration. Click here - [CHIRSTINA OSWALD & FAMILY](https://visiontrust.org/chirstina-oswald-family/) - CHIRSTINA OSWALD & FAMILY Sponsoring a child through VisionTrust has been so rewarding for our family. When we selected Nicole from a few children that were available, we chose her because of her gender and age- we have a daughter close in age, so it just seemed right. What we didn’t realize when we signed - [Ashlee & Nahomy](https://visiontrust.org/ashlee-nahomy/) - Ashlee & Nahomy I had the privilege of serving in Guatemala with VisionTrust in March 2022. I went as one of leaders to the high school girls that were on the trip from our church. This was one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had. From meeting all the kiddos, to deciding to sponsor - [Diana](https://visiontrust.org/diana/) - Diana Over the years, VisionTrust has welcomed vulnerable and orphaned children into our Casa Luz Orphanage in Ayacucho, Peru. One of these children is Diana, and this is her story: At a young age, Diana lost her mother to an epileptic seizure. Diana also has epilepsy, and sadly she was often left alone while her father - [Priyanka](https://visiontrust.org/priyanka/) - Priyanka “My mother couldn’t afford tuition. I studied on my own and used to prepare during my lunch breaks.” These are the words of 18-year-old Priyanka*, a young woman from one of our VisionTrust programs that has pursued her education despite financial limitations, cultural barriers, and familial obligations. She participated in a VisionTrust program from - [Maria Josefina, the Graduate](https://visiontrust.org/maria-josefina-the-graduate/) - Maria Josefina, the Graduate Meet Maria Josefina. She is seventeen-years old and has grown up in Cruz Blanca, Guatemala, a community where dropping out during elementary school is far too commonplace—a stark reality where Maria lives. Entering the workforce to support your family’s economic needs is an every-day pressure, especially for Indigenous women facing barriers - [Alba](https://visiontrust.org/alba/) - Alba Motherhood is a journey that should never be walked alone. But sadly, all around the world, there are mothers who shoulder the great responsibility of raising their children with little support while living in environments with scarce resources or opportunities. God designed us to live in community, working together to cultivate love, strength, confidence, - [Paterne & the Frey Family](https://visiontrust.org/paterne-the-frey-family/) - Paterne & the Frey Family Paterne grew up in the Central African Republic surrounded by challenging situations. Both his parents died, and he struggled to engage in typical childhood activities since he struggled with heart issues and was deaf. Through the loving support of his sponsors, Paterne was able to get a much-needed heart surgery, - [Fredy & The Wentz Family](https://visiontrust.org/fredy-the-wentz-family/) - Fredy & The Wentz Family Listen to John W. describe how meeting Fredy touched his heart and started a relationship that would be meaningful for years to come: - [Beka & Tryness](https://visiontrust.org/beka-tryness/) - Beka & Tryness When 4-year-old Tryness first came to the VisionTrust Malawi Learning Center, she was withdrawn and did not speak. While the other children talked, played, and sang, Tryness kept to herself. When a short-term mission team came to visit, a teenager named Beka took notice of Tryness. While the adults on the team - [Angela](https://visiontrust.org/angela/) - Angela We love hearing our children share their heart with their sponsors when they write letters. This is what Angela shared with her sponsor: “I am learning more about our Father God and I am so thankful for that. Now I am a happy child, even though I know that my dad is not with me - [Shalom](https://visiontrust.org/shalom/) - Shalom As a young child, Shalom lost both his parents. But through the love and care of his VisionTrust program leaders, Shalom found hope in God and discovered his calling as a pastor. ## Pages - [VisionTrust](https://visiontrust.org/) - VisionTrust is a Christian nonprofit helping vulnerable children through education, health, and faith-based community development worldwide. - [Christmas Party](https://visiontrust.org/christmas-party/) - Bring Christmas joy to children around the world. Give to VisionTrust’s Christmas Party Fund and help provide gifts, food, and the hope of Christ. - [Zimbabwe](https://visiontrust.org/countries/zimbabwe/) - VisionTrust empowers children in Zimbabwe through education, nutrition, and faith-based programs that build strong families and lasting hope. - [Tanzania](https://visiontrust.org/countries/tanzania/) - VisionTrust empowers children in Tanzania through faith-based education, health, and leadership programs that build hope and lasting change. - [Peru](https://visiontrust.org/countries/peru/) - VisionTrust empowers children in Peru through faith-based education, nutrition, and mentorship programs that build strong families and communities. - [Southeast Asia](https://visiontrust.org/countries/southeast-asia/) - SOUTHEAST ASIA* THERE ARE 54 CHILDREN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA HOPING FOR A SPONSOR LIKE YOU. Our VisionTrust programs are in ethnically diverse communities. Social and economic challenges present hardships for families living in under-resources areas.*The name of the specific country where we serve is not disclosed for the protection of our staff and children. Sponsor A - [Liberia](https://visiontrust.org/countries/liberia/) - VisionTrust empowers children in Liberia through education, health, and faith-based programs that nurture growth, leadership, and lasting hope. - [Guatemala](https://visiontrust.org/countries/guatemala/) - VisionTrust helps children in Guatemala thrive through faith-based education, health, and leadership programs that transform families and communities. - [Dominican Republic](https://visiontrust.org/countries/dominican-republic/) - VisionTrust empowers children in the Dominican Republic through education, health, and faith-based programs that strengthen families and communities. - [Central African Republic](https://visiontrust.org/countries/central-african-republic/) - VisionTrust serves children in the Central African Republic through education, nutrition, and faith-based programs that bring hope and stability. - [Brazil](https://visiontrust.org/countries/brazil/) - VisionTrust empowers children in Brazil through education, health, and faith-based programs that build strong families and thriving communities. - [Malawi](https://visiontrust.org/countries/malawi/) - VisionTrust empowers children in Malawi through education, nutrition, and faith-based programs that strengthen families and build brighter futures. - [Quarterly & Annual Reports](https://visiontrust.org/quarterly-annual-reports/) - Quarterly & Annual Reports Reports Quarter 1 Impact Report 2026 June 1, 2026 Click here to read our 2026 first quarter report. Click here Read More » Quarter 4 Impact Report 2025 February 20, 2026 Click here to read our 2025 fourth quarter report. Click here Read More » Quarter 3 Impact Report 2025 November - [Churches & Organizations](https://visiontrust.org/action/churches-organizations/) - CHURCHES &ORGANIZATIONS Building unique partnerships that are collaborative, relational, and intentional You know the adage "better together"?We couldn't agree more. One of our greatest joys are the relationships we cultivate with partner churches and organizations. We love the groups of people that love the children in our ministry. We are committed to fostering meaningful partnerships - [About](https://visiontrust.org/about/) - VisionTrust is a Christian nonprofit transforming lives through education, health, and discipleship programs that help vulnerable children thrive worldwide. - [Missions](https://visiontrust.org/action/missions/) - Short Term Mission. Lifelong Impact. See the world and make it better.A mission trip will be a life changing experience for you and everyone you reach.See your impact — go and serve. What are Short-term Mission Trips? Short-term missions are an impactful way to connect with and support sponsored children, their families, and their communities. - [Contact](https://visiontrust.org/contact/) - Contact VisionTrust to learn more about our faith-based programs empowering children through education, health, and community development worldwide. - [Countries](https://visiontrust.org/countries/) - Explore the countries where VisionTrust serves. See how our faith-based programs help children grow through education, health, and discipleship worldwide. - [Change 1 Life Sunday](https://visiontrust.org/change-1-life-sunday/) - Join VisionTrust for Change 1 Life Sunday—mobilizing churches to help vulnerable children through faith, education, and global partnerships. - [Worth More](https://visiontrust.org/about/worth-more/) - VisionTrust’s Worth More initiative empowers vulnerable children through faith-based education, health, and community programs that affirm their value in Christ. - [Quarterly Updates](https://visiontrust.org/about/quarterly-updates/) - Stay informed with VisionTrust’s quarterly updates. See how your support empowers children through education, health, and faith-based programs worldwide. - [Latest Stories](https://visiontrust.org/about/stories/) - Read stories of hope and transformation from VisionTrust. See how faith, education, and love are changing children’s lives around the world. - [Careers](https://visiontrust.org/about/careers/) - Explore careers at VisionTrust, a Christian nonprofit empowering children through education, health, and faith-based programs worldwide. - [Annual Report](https://visiontrust.org/about/annual-report/) - Explore VisionTrust’s annual report to see how your support empowers vulnerable children through education, health, and faith-based programs worldwide. - [Meal Packing](https://visiontrust.org/action/meal-packing/) - MEAL PACKING EVENTS Serve locally. Impact globally. Start Your Event Children all around the world face food insecurity every day. One nourishing meal a day can make a world of difference for a child in need. Together, we can guarantee every child served by VisionTrust can depend on us for consistent meals. Partner with VisionTrust - [Distance Education](https://visiontrust.org/distance-education/) - GUATEMALADISTANCEEDUCATION Empower Dreams, Transform Futures— Support Higher Education Donate VisionTrust supports over 500 children in Guatemala, addressing financial barriers to education. To help students overcome the high cost of school supplies and family income pressures, we partnered with a local high school to offer a flexible Distance Education program, enabling them to work while earning - [Light for Orphans](https://visiontrust.org/light-for-orphans/) - Light for Orphans Creating communities of love and support for our most vulnerable children. Give Be a Light for Orphans Some of our most vulnerable children live in our orphanages in the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Southeast Asia. Our faithful, compassionate VisionTrust caregivers welcome children whose family-life circumstances have separated them from their biological families. - [Prayer Team](https://visiontrust.org/action/prayerteam/) - Partner With Us In Prayer Never underestimate the power of prayer — especially when we pray together. Join Our VisionTrust Prayer Team When you join our VisionTrust Prayer Team, you will receive three emails per month with specific prayer requests and praises from our local leaders serving around the world. The emails are segmented by - [Financials](https://visiontrust.org/financials/) - We are an ECFA accredited organization that is commited to accountability, integrity, and transparency. Every dollar is prayerfully and purposefully used to bring about real and lasting change. To view our latest IRS Form 990 please click HERE. Or, to view our 2022 Annual Report click the link below. Download Now - [Sponsor Update](https://visiontrust.org/sponsor-update/) - THANK YOU FOR BEING A CHILD SPONSOR VisionTrust primarily utilizes digital communications – email, text messaging, social media – for sharing updates, stories, and giving opportunities with our sponsors and donors. It is cost-effective, efficient, and allows us to share lots of awesome photos and video clips with you! Stay connected by filling out the - [Events](https://visiontrust.org/events/) - LIGHT THE WAY FOR ORPHANS WITH VISIONTRUST Together, we can create communities of love and support for vulnerable children. Donate VisionTrust has five orphanages worldwide where our faithful caregivers provide a loving home for children who have nowhere else to go. These children come from heartbreaking situations such as: Abuse Child labor Abandonment Trauma Trafficking - [President](https://visiontrust.org/president/) - PRESIDENT’S FUND Together, we can help children see and believe they are worth more. Donate At VisionTrust, we invest in the development of vulnerable children in eleven countries around the world. These children have all been born into situations that put them at risk and contribute to a cycle of poverty that rules over the - [Give](https://visiontrust.org/give/) - Give, and It ShallBe Given Unto You Beyond Sponsorship.Sponsoring a child isn’t the only way you can make a difference with VisionTrust.There are many ways to give — find one that works for you below. GIVE WHERE NEEDED MOST GENERAL GIVING Make a one-time donation to the VisionTrust program most in need. Give Now SPECIAL - [Giving Tuesday](https://visiontrust.org/giving-tuesday/) - change lives, one meal at a time For this year’s Giving Tuesday, our plan is to raise funds for 7,000 meals to help ensure a nutritious, daily meal for the children in our VisionTrust programs. For this plan to succeed, we need generous people like you to lead the way.On average, a rice-based meal with - [Write My Child](https://visiontrust.org/action/write-my-child/) - WRITE MY CHILD Our kids love to hear from their sponsors. Thank you for taking the time to write them. How to Write Your Sponsor Child a Personal Letter Your sponsor child loves to hear from you! Each note and photo you share are cherished. Sending a Physical Letter Send a physical letter using one - [Current Sponsors](https://visiontrust.org/action/sponsors/) - SPONSOR a Child Change 1 life today. Light a new story in a child’s tomorrow. Whether you already sponsor a VisionTrust child or you are exploring the opportunity, we are here to help you! Sponsor Now A Sponsor Child’s Perspective Curious to see how a sponsor can change 1 life? Click the button below. Angela’s - [Transparency](https://visiontrust.org/transparency/) - Organizational Transparency About TransparencyVisionTrust is committed to accountability and organizational transparency. The documents below are intended to provide insight into the policies and process VisionTrust follows.Policies: CEO Compensation ProcessNon-Compensation of Board MembersBoard Member Details and TermsConflict of Interest PolicyWhistle Blower PolicyRecords Retention PolicySponsorship Funds PoolingState Disclosure - [Take Action](https://visiontrust.org/action/) - it only takesa spark We all want to live a significant story. The children we serve at VisionTrust do too. Spark a new story in the life of a child – read below to learn more! BRINGING LIGHT TOGETHER Short-Term Missions Short-term mission teams provide the opportunity to meet expressed needs and create community that - [Banquet Menu](https://visiontrust.org/banquet-menu/) - Banquet Menu - [virtual tour](https://visiontrust.org/virtual-tour/) - Short-term Missions Virtual Tour SIGN UP Learn more about joining us for a short-term mission trip on our virtual tour. We will be “visiting” some of our programs, what our short-term missions teams do and have time for Q&A at the end.Friday, January 20th at 2pm ESTWe will send you a Zoom invite. First Name - [Speak Up Sunday](https://visiontrust.org/action/speakupsunday/) - SPEAK UP SUNDAY Helping more children is easier than you think. We’ll give you the keys to unlock the potential of your church family. WHAT IS SPEAK UP SUNDAY? Speak Up Sunday is your chance to tell your congregation about VisionTrust’s work to save and serve children around the world. Your five-minute presentation could have - [Privacy Policy](https://visiontrust.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://visiontrust.org Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided - [Employment](https://visiontrust.org/employment/) - [ECFA](https://visiontrust.org/ecfa/) - ECFA Statement Financial AccountabilityVisionTrust International, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. No individual owns any stock in the corporation, which is held for charitable purposes. The board of directors at large serve without compensation for three-year rotating terms.VisionTrust International, Inc. is a member of the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability (an organization founded by Billy - [summer](https://visiontrust.org/summer/) - Back to School 2022 A time of extraordinary opportunity! Our Back to School Campaign is, literally, a race to generate a record level of funding both for existing outreaches and brand-new initiatives. With this opportunity, we are looking to address a wide variety of issues including (but not limited to):Additional clean water stations (costs vary ## Categories - [Sponsor Stories](https://visiontrust.org/category/sponsor-stories/) - [Short Term Missions Stories](https://visiontrust.org/category/short-term-missions-stories/) - [Stories From The Field](https://visiontrust.org/category/stories-from-the-field/) - [Reports](https://visiontrust.org/category/reports/) - [2026-Q1](https://visiontrust.org/category/2026-q1/)