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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Why children go hungry from a lack of clean water
"...if I can live my life comfortably with the money that I have, why not challenge myself to also put aside a sum of money every month to give to these children," shared Shawn. -
Setting Aside a Piece of His Pie
"...if I can live my life comfortably with the money that I have, why not challenge myself to also put aside a sum of money every month to give to these children," shared Shawn. -
I was once a sponsored child: Stories of former sponsored children from Eswatin, Mongolia, Indonesia and Uganda
There are now millions of adults across the world living productive, fulfilled lives because of the partnership of sponsors who wanted to make a difference. And Alex, Yuyun, Gankhuleg & Maswazi are living proofs of this! -
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.
