Medicines to Niger

World Vision’s work in Niger began with drought relief efforts in August 1973. Additional emergency relief was provided from 1974 to 1976 to help irrigate and develop 10,000 acres of arid land in the Tara Valley. Niger’s military government during the 1980s deterred many relief agencies from providing assistance. World Vision established an office in Niger in 1994 and immediately began funding projects to improve the quality of life for Nigeriens.

World Vision is committed to partnering with the people of Niger to enhance their lives today and to help enact sustainable solutions for the future of their communities, families, and children.

During the late 1990s, World Vision began a sponsorship program, making a tremendous impact on the health and well-being of Nigerien children. Over the course of six years, 15,000 children benefited from the regular medical care, educational opportunities, and developmental activities provided by child sponsorship.