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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Sulawesi Earthquake & Tsunami: 6 Ways to Safeguard Children
During emergency situations, the vulnerability of children is significantly increased. Here is a list of recommendations for all to note while responding to the disaster, to ensure the well-being of children! -
Trapped
Modern day slavery is real. There are 152 million child labourers in the world, and one in two of them are working in dangerous conditions. The good news is, child sponsorship is an effective way that can free children from a life of child labour! -
Philippines Typhoon Mangkhut: World Vision Ready to Provide Relief
With Typhoon Mangkhut nearing landfall, World Vision prepares our response team to respond in alignment with the government’s national and local disaster response efforts. We have prepositioned relief items that can cater to 4,000 families in the initial phase, including hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, laundry and bath soaps, malong, sanitary pads, nail cutter, underwear) and non-food items like blankets and mosquito nets. -
Highlights of Vision Fest 2018
On 1 September, families and friends gathered at World Vision's annual Vision Fest which aimed to highlight the needs of children and communities living in extreme poverty. Following this year's theme, Small Act, Big Impact, Vision Fest had an exciting line up of programmes that catered to people of various interests who wanted to learn about how a small act can make a big impact in the life of another. -
Write Your First E-Letter to a Sponsored Child!
Communicating with sponsored children allows them to experience unconditional love, express themselves and expand their horizons. With our latest website enhancement, child sponsors will be able to send e-letters to their children! Read on to find out how.
