Accessible clean water contributes to improved community health. The chance to go to school is a positive step towards a brighter future.

If you intend to make a bequest or wish to learn more about what your gift can achieve, you can:

Download our brochure Making a Bequest to World Vision (PDF: 700 Kb) which contains wording to include World Vision in your will. You may wish to make a specific bequest to a child sponsorship program or to ensure a child's sponsorship is maintained. The wording for these options is also contained in the same document. We recommend taking this document to your legal advisor.

Request our brochure 'Making a Bequest to World Vision' to be sent to you.

Arrange for a World Vision representative to contact you to discuss your bequest.

Contact us to let us know if we can help in other ways, or if you have any other questions regarding bequests.

If you are planning to leave a gift to World Vision in your will, please let us know so we can thank you and acknowledge you on behalf of the many lives you will change.

Value of legal advice

When preparing a will, it is advisable to seek qualified legal advice to ensure you achieve all you wish for your family and others through your will. Your solicitor can advise you on tax matters such as trusts, guardians, asset valuations and power of attorney.

Family

It is important that you consider your own family first. Even if you plan to leave a large amount of your estate to World Vision, it is important to include your family in your will. In this way you can minimise the chances of personal and legal struggles occurring should there be any contest of your will.

Memorial book

When you leave a gift in your will to change lives through World Vision, we will inscribe your name in the Memorial book placed on public display at World Vision national office in Melbourne. It is one way we can thank and acknowledge you on behalf of the many lives you will change. (Of course, you may remain anonymous if you wish.)