World Opportunities is a Christian relief organization with an earnest desire to give, an unfailing heart to serve, and an unwavering commitment to love that brings real hope to hurting people.
We are passionately devoted to meeting the needs of the less fortunate living in the 21st century, on a global and an individual scale.
Each year we disperse millions of dollars in donated goods all over the world, sharing the gospel with hundreds of thousands of precious children.
“To fulfill our biblical mandate to provide for the physical needs of people and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, bringing hope to the hopeless.”The World Opportunities vision, as published in 2005
Learn more about the ministry on the Virtues page, or read its vision statement on the Vision page.
Outreach programmes
- Kenya Ministry Outreach
For over 40 years the “Help the Children” program has supported over 50 church centers in Kenya, ministering to about 25,000 children and adults every week with food, pastoral counseling and a Bible Training School.
- Philippines Medical Outreach
Several hundred 20 and 40 ft. sea containers of food, medicine, medical supplies, clothing and literature, organized at the Los Angeles facility and shipped to Manila and Cebu City.
- Southeast Asia Children’s Outreach
Shipments of antibiotics, toys, clothing and hygiene supplies to young girls in rural Thailand and Cambodia who are victims of the sex-trade industry there.
- Taiwan Educational Outreach
A teacher mentorship and training program operated for over 30 years, offering placement for pre-school and kindergarten children and training for their teachers.
- Pacific Theological Seminary Outreach
A partnership of more than 10 years with the Asian Pacific Theological Seminary, equipping church leaders and pastors with books, Sunday school curriculum and VBS programs.
- Australian Japanese Student Ministry
Missionaries Jack and Keiko Marshall moved to Brisbane early in 2003 and planted a church called “the i” for Japanese exchange students and local Australian citizens.
What the ministry sent, and what it accepted
What we send
We Send Medicine … like vitamins, antibiotics, and antivirals.
We Send Christian Literature … like Bibles, Bible study aids, Sunday school and VBS program materials.
We Send Clothing … to help protect against harsh weather conditions.
Goods accepted
- Medicines – Prescription
- Medicines – Over-the-Counter
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Christian Literature
- Clothing
Goods not accepted
- Medical Equipment (oxygen tanks, tables, etc.)
- Medical Supplies (gauze, tubing, etc.)
- Vehicles
- Appliances or Furniture
Dated facts from the ministry’s own pages
- Founded in 1961 by Dr. Roy McKeown, who envisioned a Christian relief organization whose highest purpose was to glorify Jesus Christ by serving the forgotten children of the world.
- Described in 2005 as entering its 44th year of ministry.
- Dr. Roy stepped down from his role as president in 2001 after a long illness.
- Dr. Gene Dickey was appointed president on April 26, 2004.
Where the ministry was, as published in 2005
- Street address
- World Opportunities, 1875 Century Park East, Suite 700, Century City, CA 90067
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 3011, Akron, OH 44309-3011
- Toll-free hotline
- 800-464-7187
- Telephone
- 323-466-7187
- Fax
- 323-463-8552
These details are reproduced from the ministry’s own 2005 pages and are recorded here as historical detail. The Contact Us page carries the same facts in full. Nothing on this site collects information.
Dated news releases
- Los Angeles, CA, 01/04/2005World Opportunities Responds to Asian Tsunami Disaster
On Sunday, December 26th, 2004, an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale struck off the western coast of northern Sumatra causing a series of massive waves that besieged the coastal regions of several countries.
- Hollywood, CA, 11/29/04World Opportunities Unites Charity Dock with Children’s Network International
In late November, World Opportunities formed a joint partnership with Children’s Network International to integrate the food distribution programs of both organizations.
Also published on the original site: The Open Secret, The President’s Desk, FAQ Center.