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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A Journey That Touched My Heart: My Second World Vision Trip to Wazirpur, Bangladesh
This is my second trip with World Vision. This journey has taught me that sponsorship is not simply about giving. It is about building connections, sharing love, bringing hope and making a difference in another person’s life. -
Six Years of Letters, and Finally a Hello
When I saw the trip to Selenge happening, I knew I had to make it happen. This trip gave me the opportunity to see firsthand what happens when many small contributions come together—and more importantly, how sponsorship can create change that lasts far beyond a monthly contribution. -
I Came With Questions; I Left With A Commitment
I realized that what matters isn’t only what sponsorship provides. There is also something deeply human about a young person growing up knowing that someone they may have never met is interested in their life, celebrates their progress and wants to see them succeed. -
A Journey to Muong Cha that Touched Our Family
Inspired by her previous trip to Cambodia, Adeline brought her family along to witness World Vision’s work firsthand and meet her sponsored child, A Chan, for the first time. -
Finally Meeting My Sponsored Child in Nepal: A Journey 10 Years in the Making
In November 2025, a World Vision sponsor Grace Ho travelled to Nepal to meet the child she had supported for 10 years. During the visit, she saw how sponsorship and community programmes are improving health, education and livelihoods, and experienced first-hand the lasting impact of sustained support on children and communities. -
Project White Dove III: Learning and Growing Together
In July 2025, a team of 18 SMU youths embarked on a two-week YEP service learning trip to Son Trà, Vietnam, where they taught secondary school students, painted a community house and experienced Vietnamese culture. -
YEP-GO 2025: Hello Mandaue! Republic Polytechnic Is on the Line!
In March 2025, a team of 34 students from Republic Polytechnic’s Service-Learning Club had the incredible opportunity to be part of Youth Expedition Project Goes Online (YEP-GO) 2025, in collaboration with World Vision Singapore and Philippines. Though miles apart, their hearts and screens connected them with a wonderful community in Mandaue City, Philippines. -
TheWriteChance in Cambodia: Empowerment through Literacy
In 2024, TheWriteChance partnered with World Vision Singapore to plan for a YEP trip to Cambodia, supported by Halogen Singapore. There, TWC would bring reading, writing, and conversational programmes to children and youth from vulnerable backgrounds. After much preparation, a TWC team of 23 youths (aged 17-19) embarked on the YEP trip in January 2025. -
I cried tears of joy when my sponsored child dashed out and gave me a tight hug
Many 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.
