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Mabuhay from Bohol: A Journey of Resilience, Hope, and Possibility
This journey was more than just a visit, it was a powerful reminder that none of us chooses where we are born. While any one individual may feel their ability to create change is limited, collective action can make a meaningful difference.
A school meal stopped Faith from becoming a child bride
The drought had stretched on for too long. The ground was dry. The harvests failed. At home, there were days when there was nothing to eat. 15-year-old Faith would go to school on an empty stomach.
From A Broken Piece of Clay to Changed Lives
Dorothy Chong’s journey of Child Sponsorship began in 2010, inspired by a conviction to sponsor 100 children, she started small with two sponsored children through World Vision. Her story shows how small acts of generosity, faith, and humility can create lasting change and transform lives.
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I cried tears of joy when my sponsored child dashed out and gave me a tight hug
Read moreMany of them might not have the chance to realise how beautiful their smiles are. I genuinely wished these pictures could remind them of the support, love and friendship they had from us if they ever come across any difficult times in future. This was my first mission trip but it would not be my last. -
More Than Water: Celebrating Women, Leadership, and Change This International Women’s Day
Read moreFor millions of women and girls, water isn’t just about thirst – it’s about time, opportunity, and dignity. Every day, women and children spend 125 million hours collecting water. -
The Joy & Stars in Kenya - A Tripper's Reflection
Read moreOur trip was both enlightening and a stark reminder that the world was not created equal. We saw first-hand how World Vision’s Area Programme Vision of holistic transformation was put into action. Not only was there a programme to provide access to education to children, there were also separate initiatives on child protection, micro-financing, health and food security, provision of clean water, and environmental protection. The multi-faceted approach clearly lifted the lives of the community, and we were privileged to see it in motion. -
What Happens When 1000 Girls Are Sponsored?
Read moreSponsoring a girl is the first step toward her education, creating a ripple effect that goes beyond her life. Join the movement to sponsor 1000 girls and drive lasting change. -
Unbroken: Miriam’s* Story
Read moreMiriam, once silenced by trauma, now advocates for girls’ rights. Despite a painful past, she’s found strength through World Vision’s support, dreaming of starting her own human rights organisation. -
Harnessing Social Media To Change the Future for Girls: Susma’s Story
Read moreMeet Susma, a bold 18-year-old from rural Nepal, breaking barriers and leading change for girls’ rights. Discover her inspiring journey as she empowers her community and fights for equality. -
10 Facts About How Health Shapes a Child’s Future
Read moreHealth is the bedrock of people’s livelihoods and well-being. Here are 10 facts about how health shapes your sponsored child’s ability to learn, grow and break the cycle of poverty. -
Enough To Get Through the Day: Sambath’s Story
Read moreSambath and her family had to face the storms of hunger and malnutrition alone. But everything changed with the help of World Vision. -
From Struggle to Strength
Read moreEi, a young girl in a village, witnesses the struggles of children facing hunger and a lack of education. Through support from World Vision, her family learns financial management, receives food aid, and rebuilds their lives. Ei dreams of becoming a doctor to help others in similar situations.