| NGO Monitor - Human Rights NGOs - Arab Israeli Conflict (741 words) |
 | World Vision claims to be “an independent private Christian organization and is not formally affiliated with any government, denomination, foundation or corporation.” According to its website, almost 80 percent of the organization’s funding comes from private sources, including individuals, corporations and foundations. |
 | World Vision’s 2003 Annual Report states that $1.25 billion was raised in cash and goods for the organization’s work, of which $59.5 million was expended on humanitarian programs in the Middle East and Eastern Europe regions. |
 | World Vision’s casual attitude towards Israeli security is demonstrated in a December 17, 2002 news article “Bethlehem has little to rejoice about at Christmas” which states: “Bethlehem's population of 120,000 is under collective punishment. |