History of World Help in Timeline

World Help is a Christian humanitarian aid organization founded in 1991 by Vernon Brewer. It focuses on assisting impoverished communities globally through initiatives like child advocacy and sponsorship, humanitarian aid, Bible distribution, and church planting. Vernon Brewer, previously an administrator at Liberty University, established the organization. In 2018, Noel Yeatts, Brewer's daughter, assumed the role of president.

1991: World Help Founded

In 1991, World Help was founded by Vernon Brewer, a former dean and vice president at Liberty University, as a Christian humanitarian aid organization for impoverished communities.

1993: Accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

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

2011: Assistance to Syrian Refugees Begins

Starting in 2011, World Help began actively providing aid and support to Syrian refugees, especially during the siege of Aleppo.

2017: World Help Dedicated Home in Pattaya, 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: Hurricane Irma Relief

In 2017, World Help provided relief to individuals affected by Hurricane Irma.

2017: Goal to Deliver 100,000 Bibles to North Korea

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

April 2018: Relief After Douma Chemical Attack

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

June 2018: Response to Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala

In June 2018, World Help responded to the Fuego volcano eruption in Guatemala by providing food, medical aid, personal hygiene kits, and clothing.

2018: Brewer Joins Call for Peaceful Resolution with North Korea

In 2018, Vernon Brewer joined other Christian leaders in a nationwide call for prayer for a peaceful resolution between the United States and North Korea.