When Everything Was Swept Away: Stories of Survival from Nepal Flash Floods 2026
When the devastating flash floods swept through Nuwakot on 26th of August, lives changed within moments, it left no time for families to think, plan or prepare. Among them were Urmila, a pregnant mother of two, and Suveksha, a student whose dreams for the future were suddenly thrown into uncertainty.
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.
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.
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World Vision supporting May's family with food assistance
13-years old May is a registered child of World Vision Myanmar. She was adopted by her uncle and aunt because of her mother's poor health since she was young. Due to the country's political situation and the COVID-19 pandemic, her family completely lost their job, and is struggling to find food and continue her education.
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What decades of conflict means for the children of Myanmar
The long-running conflict in this corner of South East Asia pops up occasionally in the news, but for the children living in Myanmar, it’s a daily reality that’s shaping their future. These 5 key numbers give a snapshot of what’s happening in Myanmar and how child sponsors are a lifeline to hope. -
A Humbling Experience On What It Means To Truly Be Of Help to Others
"The main takeaways I have from this trip is that service requires so much humility and patience. It is only when we humble ourselves to really learn and listen to the needs of the community that we can truly serve and be of value and help. This was truly an insightful and humbling experience for me. I am extremely blessed to witness every single individual's inspiring acts of love." -
My First Visit to my Sponsored Child in Cambodia
This trip assured me with a greater confidence that the work done by World Vision and the devoted and passionate staff in Cambodia will work their best to assist more vulnerable families living in developing countries to progress with us. They will be taken care of. Their lives are improving slowly and are progressing towards sustainability in the long run. -
You could be the reason a child graduates
You could be the reason a child like Mike can get access to education, and stays in school until they are ready to graduate. -
Letters and Personal Connection With the Children Kept Her Going
“It’s a blessing to connect with them regularly through letters and get their updates. These letters, and the connection I felt with my sponsored children, are what kept me going," shared Anna. -
Sponsor a child and you could help a community become hunger-free
Derartu's community in Ethiopia is facing the worst hunger crisis in a generation but sponsors are a lifeline in keeping malnutrition at bay. Sponsors don’t just impact a single child, but invest in an entire community. -
Sponsorship is the reason this community got healthy
What if you were the reason a malnourished child became healthy? What if you helped educate an entire community of mums on how to raise healthy kids – teaching them how to protect their babies from sickness, disease and malnutrition? -
5 Reasons to Sponsor a Child
The challenges the world faces can feel insurmountable. But, you can help to turn the tide – and together, we are an unstoppable force for change.
Here are five reasons to sponsor a child - today.
