World Without Orphans

What World Without Orphans does

World Without Orphans (legally World Without Orphans Global) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 27-0816608) headquartered in Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania, that mobilizes churches and local leaders to prevent family separation, strengthen vulnerable families, and place orphaned children into safe, permanent family care. Founded in Ukraine in 2010 and incorporated under U.S. copyright from 2012, the organization operates as a federated movement with national chapters and partner organizations across more than 100 countries spanning Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Its programmatic portfolio includes the WWO Roadmap (a four-pillar framework covering Prevention, Intervention, Broadscale Collaboration, and Living Refreshed), the Orphan Sunday annual observance, Hope Groups (a three-phase family crisis support model), e-Learning resources, and the Parenting Tips guide for church leaders (co-developed with Parenting for Lifelong Health, Arigatou International, and the World Evangelical Alliance and available in 100+ languages). Notable operational outcomes include Romania Without Orphans' trauma-informed adoption guide being adopted by 92% of Romania's County Directorates, Tzuby's Kids supporting 2,000+ Romanian families, and the School of Responsible Parents in Kyrgyzstan training 100+ families.

WWO's business model is donation-funded and segmented across individual one-time and recurring giving (monthly giving programs), the Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund for emergency family-crisis response, and non-cash gifts (appreciated assets, stocks, real estate) processed via a partnership with National Christian Foundation. Donation tiers are impact-tied: $39 funds a Hope Group for a Ukrainian parent for one month, $250 equips a church to support 25 families, and $1,000 (or $84 monthly) equips one leader to impact approximately 100 families/200 children annually. Distribution occurs through the WWO website (online donations and mail-in contributions), a Canadian channel via Mission Eurasia, the National Christian Foundation for non-cash gifts, and a global network of country-level national movements that deliver programs locally. The organization holds no patents and operates no proprietary technology platform; its competitive position rests on brand assets (Orphan Sunday, WWO Roadmap, Hope Groups, One Church–One Child/Family, Living Refreshed), a global network of church and NGO partners, and convening events including the biennial Global Forum (2024 edition in Chiang Mai, Thailand with 500+ participants from 58 countries) and the annual WWO Community Gathering.

Name

World Without Orphans

Legal name

World Without Orphans Global

Website

https://worldwithoutorphans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Without Orphans is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes churches and local leaders across 100+ countries to prevent orphanhood, strengthen vulnerable families, and place children in safe permanent care through programs including the WWO Roadmap, Hope Groups, and Orphan Sunday.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

Keywords

• Orphan care services
• Family strengthening programs
• Child welfare nonprofit
• Church mobilization
• Vulnerable children advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Joy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting the mission to help orphaned and vulnerable children. Monthly giving program allows donors to contribute regularly.
2. Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund: Designated fund for emergency relief efforts supporting Ukrainian orphans and refugees, including evacuation and resettlement efforts.
3. Non-Cash Gifts: Appreciated assets, stocks, and real estate donations processed through partnership with National Christian Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

World Without Orphans is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that mobilizes churches, families, and national movements in over 100 countries to prevent orphanhood and strengthen families for vulnerable children. Its offerings center on the WWO Roadmap framework (Prevention, Intervention, Collaboration, Living Refreshed), Orphan Sunday annual observance, Hope Groups family-support model, Parenting Tips for Church Leaders, e-Learning Resources, and biennial Global Forum / Community Gathering events. Revenue is generated through individual donations, recurring monthly giving, and non-cash gifts processed with the National Christian Foundation.

Product overview

World Without Orphans is a nonprofit organization operating as a single unified charitable mission rather than a software platform. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and resources including the WWO Roadmap (a practical guide for leaders), the Orphan Sunday Toolkit (church engagement resources), Hope Groups (family crisis support model), e-Learning Resources, Resources for Churches, WWO Community Gatherings, One Church – One Child and One Church – One Family initiatives, and a Videos Library. These offerings work together as an integrated ecosystem of programs aimed at preventing orphanhood, strengthening families, and supporting adoption and foster care. The organization does not operate as a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WWO Roadmap: A practical guide for leaders, churches, and organizations committed to ensuring every child grows up in a safe, loving family, covering four key focus areas: Prevention, Intervention, Broadscale Collaboration, and Living Refreshed.
• One Church – One Child
• One Church – One Family
• Hope Groups
• Orphan Sunday

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of Romania's County Directorates now using trauma-informed adoption guide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mission EurasiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian partner organization that receives donations designated for World Without Orphans. Donors in Canada can send gifts to Mission Eurasia (P.O. Box 33055, Franklin PO, Cambridge ON N1R 8R8) or via e-transfer to [email protected].
• National Christian FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for non-cash giving options allowing donors to give appreciated assets, stocks, or real estate. The net proceeds go to donor's Giving Fund, then grants can be recommended to World Without Orphans Global.
• YWAM School of Children at RiskStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrainers Johan and Jeanette Lukasse from YWAM partnered with Bulgaria Without Orphans to deliver 'There is Hope for Me' workshops on trauma and child support to 50 Ukrainian families.
• Regal CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBulgarian charity that partnered with Bulgaria Without Orphans and YWAM to organize trauma workshops for Ukrainian refugee families.
• Parenting for Lifelong HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership developed the Parenting Tips guide for church leaders, providing practical, evidence-based parenting strategies rooted in Biblical principles, freely available in over 100 languages.
• Arigatou InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing the Parenting Tips guide for church leaders, providing practical parenting resources.
• World Evangelical AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing the Parenting Tips guide and WWO is an affiliate member of the World Evangelical Alliance.
• Every Orphan's HopecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-initiator of the Orphan Sunday initiative along with CAFO, providing leadership for this global observance.
• CAFOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-initiator of Orphan Sunday alongside Every Orphan's Hope, supporting the initiative with resources and promotion.
• LAMb InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization instrumental in launching the Kyrgyzstan Without Orphans movement. LAMb Country Director Kostyantyn Lytvynenko organized the first meeting of leaders in Bishkek in 2013.
• Orphans PromiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization that joined efforts with Kyrgyzstan Without Orphans to spread ideas among Christians in different parts of Kyrgyzstan.
• AFFEOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Kyrgyzstan Without Orphans in helping children find families.
• CompassionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Kyrgyzstan Without Orphans efforts.
• Mercy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyrgyzstan organization providing schools, housing, and mentoring for orphan graduates. Mercy Foundation supported Alina's husband through education and spiritual guidance, and now they partner together to serve vulnerable children and families.
• Heritage UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization operating summer camps in Romania for Ukrainian refugee children, providing gift bags and trauma support.
• Romania Without Orphans AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational movement that developed a trauma-informed adoption guide now used by 92% of Romania's County Directorates. The guide was authored by Liviu and Mirela Claudia Mihăileanu.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based nonprofit focused on adoption, foster care, and family services across the US and internationally. Closely aligned with WWO's emphasis on family-based care over institutionalization and trauma-informed support.
• Show Hope: Faith-driven nonprofit focused on adoption aid and care for orphans, particularly children with special needs. Overlaps with WWO on faith-based adoption advocacy and church mobilization for orphan care.
• Heritage Ukraine: Faith-based organization operating camps and trauma support for Ukrainian children and refugees in partnership with WWO. Directly comparable on mission (caring for Ukrainian orphans/refugees), target population, and faith-based delivery model.
• Mercy Foundation: Kyrgyzstan-based organization providing schools, housing, and mentoring for orphan graduates, partnered with WWO national movements. Comparable on faith-based family-strengthening, orphan care, and Central Asian delivery footprint.
• Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO): Co-initiator of Orphan Sunday and a direct movement-level peer mobilizing churches for orphan care and family-based responses. Overlaps heavily with WWO on audience (churches, families, national movements), content (adoption, foster care resources), and convening events.
• Every Orphan's Hope: Co-initiator of Orphan Sunday alongside CAFO and WWO. Operates as a faith-based movement engaging churches to support orphaned and vulnerable children, sharing WWO's core mobilization model and donor base.
• Holt International: Nonprofit specializing in international adoption, family strengthening, and child welfare programs across multiple countries. Comparable on family-based care emphasis, country-level movement work, and trauma-informed support services.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision International: Global humanitarian and child-focused NGO active in 100+ countries with sponsorship, family strengthening, and child protection programs. Comparable on international child welfare and family-based care advocacy, though much larger and broader in scope.
• SOS Children's Villages: Large global nonprofit operating family-like care programs for orphaned and abandoned children in 130+ countries. Comparable on global child welfare scope, though historically more institutional-focused (currently transitioning to family-based care, mirroring WWO's thesis).
• Compassion International: Large established faith-based child sponsorship organization operating globally with programs for children and families in poverty. Comparable on faith-based child welfare mission, global country footprint, and church-partnership delivery model, but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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