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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Why do some families marry off their girls?
Being 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? -
17-year-old Nayeem rescues a child from being trafficked
17-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. -
What happens when… you give a child a birth certificate?
You probably haven’t given your birth certificate much thought, but a birth certificate is one of the most powerful tools you can give a child, for life. Here are 5 reasons why. -
An Unexpected Match: Discovering a Child like Me
“It was really our resemblance... It really reminded me of myself, and what I was doing at the same age as him,” shared Kenneth Tan. -
Why I decided to sponsor a child
If you could change a child's life today, would you? Find out why this mum decided to become a child sponsor, and how it changed her life and her relationship with her own children. -
3 ways we can protect children in conflict zones
The scenes of heartbreak, chaos and ruin from conflict are gut-wrenching. It’s hard not to feel hopeless and helpless in the face of it. But, child sponsors around the world bring hope into some of humanity’s darkest hours – even when they don’t realise it. Here’s how. -
5 Reasons Not to Connect with Your Sponsored Child on Social Media
Social media – it’s never been easier to reach out to or stay in touch with anyone and everyone, no matter where in the world they are. Sounds perfect for connecting with your sponsored child, right? But, this might not be as perfect as you think. -
The Ripple Effect of Child Sponsorship Helps Children Fleeing Ukraine
Once a child enrolled in World Vision’s child sponsorship programme in Romania, 21-year-old Andreea is now giving back as a volunteer for World Vision where she is helping to give comfort and support to refugee children as they flee Ukraine. -
Families in Antique blessed with livelihood projects
Around 62 families from Antique, Philippines are taking their first step towards a better life after participating in World Vision's Home-based Livelihood Support programme.
