World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization founded in 1944. It operates in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Sudan, and reports serving over 3.3 million people annually. The organization works within the humanitarian aid and refugee and immigrant services sectors.
The organization's approach centers on mobilizing churches and communities to serve vulnerable populations. Its core operating principles include church and community partnerships that empower local faith leaders, and holistic approaches addressing mind, body, and spirit. World Relief also focuses on interconnected solutions that recognize linked challenges.
The organization was founded by compassionate Christians with a mission to engage global crises in partnership with the church.