Founded in 1950 and operating in approximately 100 countries worldwide throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Describes itself as “a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.”
Claims to be “an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.”