News and Updates

We feature write-ups from supporters and staff who are hungry for change and want their voices to be heard.

Standing Up for Change and for Hope

15 Jul 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

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! 

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The Struggles of South Asia

14 Jul 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

South Asia is home to about 33% of the world’s population who lives on less than USD$1.90 per day. In hopes to extend support to the most vulnerable children in South Asia, World Vision Singapore has actively implemented our child sponsorship programme in certain communities in these three countries - Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

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Former sponsored child, now battling in the frontline

14 Jul 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

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. 
 

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A Sponsor’s Life-Changing Journey to Lindula, Sri Lanka

02 Jul 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

“Being there was new. Beings there were new. It was a moment of body-mind-soul connection...” This is a story about Mr Paranthaman Chinniah and his experience as a World Vision child sponsor and tripper. 

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From Sponsored Child to a Lawyer For Children’s Rights

26 Jun 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

As a sponsored child, Minas was also able to undergo World Vision’s holistically transformative and community-focused programme model, empowering her and children like her to various opportunities, tools and platforms that enabled them to experience the fullness of life despite their everyday struggles.

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