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How to Pray for Child Brides on International Day of the Girl

08 Oct 2021
Faith and Development

In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes: "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her". However, child marriage departs from God's design for marriage. Instead of mutual respect, love, and honour, child marriage neglects a girl's well-being, causing her to lose her childhood and opportunities to realise her God-given potential. Join us as we pray for child brides this International Day of the Girl.

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From Your Sponsored Child with Love! 5 Questions You’ve Been Wondering About Your Sponsored Child’s Letters and Photos

08 Oct 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

There’s nothing like seeing a package in the mail or that email notification! But from time to time, you might have wondered about the letters, photos and videos you receive from your sponsored child. Here are the answers to some of the questions you have probably wondered about but been too afraid to ask.

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Child Sponsorship: 10 Myths Busted

08 Oct 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

With the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftershocks rippling across the world, it’s tough to be a child right now. You want to do something about it and sponsoring a child could be it. But, maybe you’ve heard or read some not-so-great things about child sponsorship. You’ve got questions. We’re here to answer them.

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NEW Features for Child Sponsors!

28 Sep 2021
Latest Updates

Your sponsorship experience is key, and World Vision continues to work to improve your experience as child sponsors – from understanding how to communicate with your sponsored child(ren) to receiving quicker updates about your sponsored child(ren) and their community!  

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Time is running out for Afghan children who face starvation and need protection

27 Aug 2021
Hunger Crisis
Press Releases

Children are nearing starvation because there isn’t enough food, and funding for humanitarian relief is not getting through for the Afghanistan children. 

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