History of World Help in Timeline

World Help is a Christian humanitarian aid organization founded in 1991 by Vernon Brewer, providing assistance to impoverished communities globally. Their work encompasses child advocacy, humanitarian aid distribution, Bible distribution, and church planting, along with child sponsorship programs. In 2018, Noel Yeatts succeeded Vernon Brewer as president of the organization.

1991: World Help Founded

In 1991, World Help, a Christian humanitarian aid organization, was founded by Vernon Brewer. Brewer had previously worked at Liberty University.

1993: World Help Accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

World Help has been accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1993.

2011: World Help Begins Work with Syrian Refugees

Starting in 2011, World Help began actively working with Syrian refugees, especially during the siege of Aleppo.

2017: World Help Opens Home for Sex Trafficking Victims in Thailand

As part of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2017, World Help dedicated a home in Pattaya, Thailand to offer victims a safe place to live, meals, education, vocational training, trauma counseling, and medical care.

2017: World Help Provides Hurricane Irma Relief

In 2017, World Help provided aid and relief to those affected by Hurricane Irma.

2017: World Help Aims to Deliver 100,000 Bibles to North Korea

In 2017, World Help set a goal of delivering 100,000 Bibles into North Korea by the end of the year.

April 2018: World Help Provides Aid After Douma Chemical Attack

In April 2018, World Help provided food, medicine, and clean water to survivors of the deadly Douma chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta, Syria.

June 2018: World Help Responds to Fuego Volcano Eruption

In June 2018, World Help responded to the Fuego volcano eruption in Guatemala by sending food, medical aid, personal hygiene kits, and clothing. They had been working in the region for over a decade.