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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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From Beginning to End: The Sponsorship Journey of The Changs and Tuyen
Read moreThe first call in seven years of child sponsorship, a beautiful memory that lasts. -
A Journey through War, Homelessness and Poverty: Mr Oh Sung-Sam’s Story
Read moreTo ease the financial burden on his family, Mr Oh went to live in an orphanage when he was nine. A year later, Mr Oh would begin his journey with World Vision as a sponsored child. -
From Santa Clauses to Grandfather Frost: Christmas Around the World
Read moreFeliz Navidad, Merry Christmas, Salamat Natal, Happy New Year! Christmas might look a bit different for many of this year (thanks COVID-19!), but pandemic or not, many people around the world will still be celebrating. Come along to learn about the festivities across the globe in the countries your sponsored children are from! -
Looking Beyond their Own: Spreading Love to Children in Need
Read moreNow passionate child advocates, Sharon and Wee Leong share their experience as World Vision child sponsors! -
How Can the Church Care For and Empower Millennials in Singapore?
Read moreOn 11 October 2019, World Vision held the second in a series of church engagement forums on The Connected Generation, a pioneering global study, co-commissioned with Barna Group, on how the outlook, experiences, and values of millennials and the leading edge of Generation Z should inform the Church’s efforts to make in-roads with, disciple, and activate an emerging generation living in a digital, sceptical and experiential age. Mr. Daniel Copeland, a Research Associate from Barna Group, was invited to share the results from Singapore. -
5 reasons why you should sign up to be a #chosen sponsor
Read moreMany of these kids aren’t used to choosing, so picking their sponsor is a huge leap forward for them. Research shows that when kids in poverty have a voice in decision-making, they take action for lasting change. -
Former Sponsored Child to Community Health Advocate during COVID-19
Read more"I believe our small effort could turn out to be a great support for our country to beat COVID-19,” says Saru. “People in my community have started to recognise me. I belong to a low caste but now people address me [as] ‘Miss’ (considered as a title of respect for women).” -
The Empowering Embrace of Choice
Read moreHaving shared in the experience of Chosen – not once but twice, Lilian Chung, World Vision Singapore’s National Director and child sponsor share her experience and journey as a #Chosen sponsor. -
On the Flip Side: Chosen through the perspectives of children and the community
Read more“Right after the event, he ran home and showed me his sponsor’s photo and talked so much about him. He said that he will keep the photo of his sponsor safely and if his sponsor visited him, he will show them the photo,” continued Hanh.