Mission

We ignite an enduring sense of hope in the hearts of critically ill children and their families. one of less than 1% of all u.s. charities to receive charity navigator's highest rating 17 years in a row, give kids the world village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in central florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. since 1986, the village has welcomed nearly 200,000 wish families from all 50 states and 77 countries to experience joy, forget their worries, and recapture some of the precious moments that may have been missed due to a child's illness. for more information, please visit www.gktw.org.