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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Culture, Food and Traditions in the Philippines
If you were to visit your sponsored child in the Philippines, you might just face personal questions as Filipinos see this as part of the hospitality they are prided for! -
Culture, Food and Traditions in Ethiopia
#didyouknow your sponsored child in Ethiopia follows a totally different calendar? Locals here rely on the Julian calendar which consists of 12 months with 30 days and the 13th month of 5 days. -
Impact of COVID-19 on Asia's most vulnerable children
COVID-19 is a pandemic that was brought upon us without any warning, and many livelihoods have been disrupted, be it being retrenched, closing down of workplaces or facing deaths of family members. The lives of Asia’s most vulnerable children have been affected drastically as well, some not even having food or clean water to survive on. This is much more than a health crisis. It is a humanitarian crisis. -
4 questions about child sponsorship during COVID-19 you’ve probably been wondering
The world has been turned upside down by COVID-19 and right now, child sponsorship might look different to usual – but it’s just as life-changing as it has always been. Here are the answers to some questions you’ve been wondering about your child sponsorship during COVID-19! -
Children around the world share how COVID-19 has affected their lives
2020 has turned out to be very different from what any of us had planned. What does the world look like right now through the eyes of a child? We asked kids around the world to find out. -
When Eyes Could Speak: Jayley Woo Chosen at First Sight
“It is something that is very empowering and meaningful and I feel honoured to be a part of this," shared Jayley Woo. The local celebrity was #Chosen by a child in Bangladesh as part of World Vision's latest child sponsorship initiative. This is her story! -
Chosen by Joy – When Generosity Shines
“I believe that I should contribute meaningfully to those in need, instead of spending money on what I want. I also feel that Chosen is very unique in a sense that it gives those children hope! The power to make a decision that can impact their lives.” -
Standing Up for Change and for Hope
Once a shy, soft-spoken child, Bhawana is now a child leader in her village and advocate for child's rights - all of which was made possible because of her participation in child sponsorship! -
Former sponsored child, now battling in the frontline
Growing up Lenny did not know for certain if she’d be able to graduate from school, let alone secure a position in the health sector. Today, she's on the frontline battling COVID-19 with the rest of her community.
