World Vision consists of numerous national entities around the world, grouped in what is informally referred to as the World Vision "partnership."  

World Vision International (WVI), established as the international coordinating body in 1977, provides global coordination for the partnership, and ensures that global standards and policies are pursued. Offices located in London, Geneva, Bangkok, Nairobi, Lusaka, Dakar, Cyprus, New York, Los Angeles, and San Jose, Costa Rica co-ordinate the strategic otestperations of the organisation and represent World Vision in international forums.