In a letter dated 17/6/19, the charity attached their policy statements on reproductive health services, abortion and contraception.
The World Vision Management policy on Reproductive Health states:
“World Vision supports reproductive health programmes in its work among refugees and communities in crisis and transition settings.”
The World Vision – Key Messages on Abortion and Contraception document states:
- “We help assure access to education (including about contraception) as part of our commitment to improving maternal, new-born and child healthcare.”
- “As a Christian organisation, World Vision believes life begins at conception and that abortion (the termination of a fertilise egg) is a denial of a child’s right to life. WV does not provide, recommend or support abortion.”
- “World Vision provides only contraception methods that do not intentionally or normally prevent implantation of a fertilised egg. We offer the most recent, scientifically accurate information about contraception to women and couples, so they can make their own informed decisions about timing and spacing pregnancies.”
- “In our work with youth, our programmes emphasise values-based education, ‘life skills’ building and the creation of a supportive environment. Our staff encourage abstinence until marriage, fidelity within marriage, prevention of child marriage and the elimination of forced marriage. Youth are encouraged to engage in healthy relationships and group activities which reduce their risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection or unplanned pregnancy.”