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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The Walk 10-Year-Old Maybelle No Longer Needs to Take
Thanks 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. -
Adoum’s Story: A Boy Now Different than Before
Young 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
4-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. -
Abu Ramad Women’s Centre: Hope to Women in Sudan’s Conflict
As 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. -
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. -
When Water Hurts
Water 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
This 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. -
From Mandalay to Yangon: What I Witnessed Changed Me Forever
The devastation Dr Kyi Minn, National Director of World Vision International Myanmar saw on the ground after the earthquake broke his heart. He met mothers cradling their babies under the hot sun, in the hottest month of the year, trying to shield them without access to clean water or a safe place to stay. He saw children sitting silently in long queues, waiting for a simple meal. -
The Life of a Child Surviving the Myanmar Earthquake
When the earthquake struck, the wall behind Alinka shook violently, ripping like a wave. She clung tightly to the door, unfortunately it collapsed on her.
