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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Barang - An Orphaned Child in Philippines
8-year-old Barang lost his mother and was abandoned by his father. The orphaned boy lives with his grandmother who struggles to care for him. His life changed when he became a sponsored child. He received help through reading camps to improve his reading and writing skills. -
The first time someone believed in her - A Sponsored Child's Story
Abandoned by her parents young, Thu felt isolated and alone growing up. When she was ten, however, she met her sponsor. She didn't know it then but the bond she formed with her sponsor would become her lifeline to building confidence. -
Former sponsored child story: An Artist’s dream came true
When you know yourself, and your capabilities, no barrier of hindrances is too big. Former sponsored child, Kit, shares how his life had a 180-degree shift after he became a sponsored child in a World Vision community. -
Building brighter futures: Silicon Connection's way of making their anniversary more meaningful
From providing access to quality education by funding the construction of a preschool to sponsoring a child for every employee, this is Silicon Connection’s journey of making a difference in the lives of the vulnerable. -
From abuse and hopelessness to thriving and dreaming
Xa is only 14 years old, but for years, she could see her future: early marriage. It's the way it’s always been. Marriage as a teen seemed inevitable for Xa. But change was coming. -
5 children who've learned the power of using their voice
What happens when children are seen, and make themselves heard? Amazing things! That’s why every day, World Vision child sponsorship supports them to find their voice and feel empowered. Meet 5 children speaking up loud and proud. -
Why do some families marry off their girls?
Being a teenager isn’t easy, no matter where in the world you live. But add the threat of child marriage for a growing number of teens and tweens and suddenly there are catastrophic consequences. Why does it happen? -
17-year-old Nayeem rescues a child from being trafficked
17-year-old Nayeem is fighting to put an end to child trafficking, child labour, and child marriage in his community. As a child forum leader, he uses his voice courageously to stand up for children and their rights in his community. -
What happens when… you give a child a birth certificate?
You probably haven’t given your birth certificate much thought, but a birth certificate is one of the most powerful tools you can give a child, for life. Here are 5 reasons why.
