Give Kids the World

the past year was truly a journey of hope and of love. Thanks to the compassion and generosity of Give Kids the World's board members, volunteers, corporate partners, wish-granting organizations, donors, and staff, the village overcame the unpredictability of the pandemic and the uncertainty of the economy by improvising, adapting, and innovating with the well-being of our wish families at the heart of everything we did. We enhanced the wish experience by renovating 142 villas with a vibrant new color palette, beautiful artwork, and inviting, comfortable furnishings that truly make our accommodations a home away from home for our precious families. And we reached for the stars, completely reimagining our iconic star experience in the castle of miracles with bold new animation and state-of-the-art interactive elements that will surprise and delight countless children and families to come.we found inventive ways to fundraise, hosting our signature gala at the village for the first time ever. During a magical evening under the stars guests were immersed in the whimsy and wonder of our storybook resort as they experienced many of the parties and celebrations that make wish visits so unforgettable for our families.after overcoming the challenges of the pandemic, Give Kids the World village continued to increase our occupancy and change countless lives by embracing our core values of childlike wonder; compassion; curiosity; integrity; optimism, storytelling; and teamwork.