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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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5 children who've learned the power of using their voice
Read moreWhat 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. -
Why do some families marry off their girls?
Read moreBeing a teenager isn’t easy, no matter where in the world you live. But add the threat of child marriage for a growing number of teens and tweens and suddenly there are catastrophic consequences. Why does it happen? -
Youth Expedition Project Goes Online! Project Boribo
Read moreFrom March to June 2022, a team of 18 students from Singapore Management University took part in YEP-GO, engaging with youth beneficiaries from Cambodia to equip them with skills that will increase their employability in the future. -
7-months-old Safia's journey out of malnutrition in Afghanistan
Read moreBecause food on the table was not sufficient, Safia's mother could not produce enough milk to breastfeed Safia. Safia was very weak and could not move a lot. World Vision's mobile health clinic provided timely aid. With regular check-ups and nutrition packages, Safia was able to recover. -
Donate your NS55 credits to Support Vulnerable Children
Read moreIf you would like to use your NS55 credits to make a difference for children, you can partner with World Vision to bring practical support to the lives of vulnerable children in Sri Lanka. In just a few simple steps, you can donate your NS55 credits to support our cause to ensure children are able to weather the economic crisis challenges. -
Hope After Loss
Read more"As I could not afford to fulfill the needs of my family, my eldest daughter worked in a restaurant to have more income and the younger one worked on household chores.” -
17-year-old Nayeem rescues a child from being trafficked
Read more17-year-old Nayeem is fighting to put an end to child trafficking, child labour, and child marriage in his community. As a child forum leader, he uses his voice courageously to stand up for children and their rights in his community. -
Updates on the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka
Read moreFriday, June 3, 2022 - Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence with a currency devaluation following a 70% drop in foreign exchange reserves resulting in a heavy shortage of fuel, essential items, medicine and soaring inflation. Sri Lanka’s rupee plunged into the world’s worst-performing currency in April 2022. -
Updates on Myanmar's Situation
Read moreJune 2022 - Thirty-three World Vision's Area Programmes, which directly support sponsored children and their communities, remain functioning with limitations imposed by current situation. Every week, our staff monitor the well-being of 67,395 children, gathering information through phone calls and/or direct communication with our community volunteers.