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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Celebrating Young Peacebuilders at Youth For Change Conference 2022
On 17-18 December 2022, students and young adults from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam came together for the seventh edition of our annual Youth For Change Conference (YFCC), hosted at Republic Polytechnic, Singapore. The theme of the conference was “Peace Talks”, and was prompted by the recognition that many children worldwide have been affected directly or indirectly by conflict the past year, with crises in countries such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Ukraine drawing the most international attention. -
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. -
World Vision Singapore Launches Public Fundraising Appeal In Response To The Escalating Hunger Crisis in East Africa
More than 11 million people in East Africa are pushed to the edge of starvation. Of critical concern are 6.5 million vulnerable children suffering from malnutrition. World Vision Singapore will deploy giving machines at Great World and Parkway Parade from 1 November for a period of two months to rally for public donations, committing to raise $287,000 to support these communities with life-saving aid. -
Faith-in-Action Virtual Mission Trip - Reflections from Yio Chu Kang Chapel
Covid-19 has caused major disruption to the world over the past couple of years. Organisations had to quickly rethink how they conducted their operations in order to comply with the latest Safe Management Measures, as well as how to stay relevant in the changing world. Likewise, the church has to evaluate how it can continue to participate in cross-cultural missions in light of Covid restrictions. When the opportunity to partner with World Vision in a Faith-in-Action Virtual trip to Cebu, Philippines arose, a team of 10 youths and young adults from Yio Chu Kang Chapel quickly jumped on board. -
Overseas Service Learning Trip: Reflections from Republic Polytechnic
A team of 7 students from Republic Polytechnic's School of Infocomm shares their experience of working with World Vision on an online service learning project to equip youth in Philippines with skills to increase employability. -
How the world's most hungry children are paying for the Ukraine conflict
As the Ukraine conflict, climate shocks, and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic converge to undermine food supplies and economies, the risk of famine continues to intensify for children and families worldwide. Approximately 50 million girls, boys and their families in 45 countries are on the brink of starvation. -
Humanitarian organisations estimate one person dying of hunger every four seconds
With one person estimated to be dying of hunger every four seconds, 238 local and international non-governmental organisations are calling on leaders gathering at the 77th UN General Assembly to take decisive action to end the spiralling global hunger crisis. -
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. -
Youth Expedition Project Goes Online! Temasek Polytechnic Says Xin Chao!
A Service-Learning team shares their experience of working with World Vision on a YEP-GO project to serve youth in Vietnam.
