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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Looking Beyond their Own: Spreading Love to Children in Need
Now passionate child advocates, Sharon and Wee Leong share their experience as World Vision child sponsors! -
Former Sponsored Child to Community Health Advocate during COVID-19
"I believe our small effort could turn out to be a great support for our country to beat COVID-19,” says Saru. “People in my community have started to recognise me. I belong to a low caste but now people address me [as] ‘Miss’ (considered as a title of respect for women).” -
Overcoming Discrimination and Achieving Dreams: Nasima’s Story
“They could not realise that a girl child also can support herself as well as her family. They felt I was kind of a burden. They tried to get rid of me as early as possible by forcing me into marriage,” recalled Nasima. -
Q&A with the experts: Your 8 COVID-19 response questions answered
World Vision is putting into action the largest humanitarian response in our history. But what does that look like on the ground for child sponsorship? What are the key issues we’re tackling? We asked eight questions of the experts leading our work around the world, to find out. -
Finding Hope in the Midst of Despair with Child Sponsorship: Thandar's Story
“I felt so sad. Nothing to eat. A sick mother. I did not know what to do. I sneaked out with my sister without my parents’ knowledge and we begged for money under the hot sun. I was shy asking for money but we needed it,” shared nine-year-old Thandar. -
Culture, Food and Traditions in Thailand
If you're thinking of writing to your sponsored child, here's what you can ask them about their favourite festivals and food. -
Understanding the Culture, Food and Traditions of your Sponsored Child's Country
Thank you for being a child sponsor and giving hope to the most vulnerable in the world. As you journey with them in their transformation and celebrate their progress, learning more about their culture, traditions and local customs may help you better understand and connect with your sponsored children. -
4 questions about child sponsorship during COVID-19 you’ve probably been wondering
The world has been turned upside down by COVID-19 and right now, child sponsorship might look different to usual – but it’s just as life-changing as it has always been. Here are the answers to some questions you’ve been wondering about your child sponsorship during COVID-19! -
Children around the world share how COVID-19 has affected their lives
2020 has turned out to be very different from what any of us had planned. What does the world look like right now through the eyes of a child? We asked kids around the world to find out.
