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.
-
One Day Without Shoes at Methodist Girls' School
On 21 October 2025, Secondary 1 students from Methodist Girls’ School (MGS), participated in One Day Without Shoes by World Vision, which aimed to raise awareness about millions of children living without proper footwear. -
30 Hour Famine 2025: The Walk to Freedom
On 7 September 2025, 30 Hour Famine returned as a cozy and intimate rendition with secondary and pre-tertiary students gathered, experiencing a glimpse of what life is like for millions of children and their families who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict. -
Project White Dove III: Learning and Growing Together
In July 2025, a team of 18 SMU youths embarked on a two-week YEP service learning trip to Son Trà, Vietnam, where they taught secondary school students, painted a community house and experienced Vietnamese culture. -
How a Sponsor Changed His Life from Shy Mongolian Boy to Community Leader
His story is a testament to the transformative power of compassion, opportunity, and the belief that every child deserves a whole, meaningful childhood. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
