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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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Project White Dove III: Learning and Growing Together
Read moreIn 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. -
How a Sponsor Changed His Life from Shy Mongolian Boy to Community Leader
Read moreHis story is a testament to the transformative power of compassion, opportunity, and the belief that every child deserves a whole, meaningful childhood. -
The Walk 10-Year-Old Maybelle No Longer Needs to Take
Read moreThanks to a new water system, Maybelle no longer misses school or walks long distances. Clean, reliable water is now just steps from home - bringing relief, restoring time, and opening the door to new opportunities. -
Abu Ramad Women’s Centre: Hope to Women in Sudan’s Conflict
Read moreAs conflict continues, women are among the hardest hit—facing violence and limited care. Nestled in the heart of Blue Nile State, the Abu Ramad Women’s Centre, stands as a beacon of hope and resilience for Sudanese women, where they are acquiring new skills for a livelihood. -
Adoum’s Story: A Boy Now Different than Before
Read moreYoung Adoum fled Sudan with family after war tore through their home. Now sheltering in a makeshift hut, Adoum is dangerously malnourished. They escaped war, but survival is still a daily fight. -
Saba’s Story: One Family’s Fight for a Future
Read more4-year-old Saba, now living in Farchana Camp, dreams of a future built on education and peace. After fleeing brutal violence in Sudan, she has found physical safety—but the trauma of war lingers. -
YEP-GO 2025: Hello Mandaue! Republic Polytechnic Is on the Line!
Read moreIn 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. -
When Water Hurts
Read moreWater takes up most of 8-year-old Mervis’s day - and most of her childhood too. She carries 20 litres on her head, heavier than any school bag. One day, while fetching water, she slipped and fell into the deep pit. She survived, but the fear and pain have left a scar. -
More Than A Job: The Men Who Drill For Hope
Read moreThis Labour Day, we honour World Vision’s drilling team – skilled, selfless, and steadfast. Their work brings more than water; it brings life, health, and hope to those in need. To all who labour so others may thrive – your work is love in action, and it matters.