News and Updates

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

Project Boribo Returns! — Connecting with the Community in Cambodia

08 Jun 2023
Trip Reflections
Youth and Schools

YEP Project Boribo II is a Singapore Management University (SMU) endorsed project held in collaboration with World Vision Singapore. In May 2023, 15 SMU students from diverse backgrounds travelled to Cambodia with one common goal — to empower youths.

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World Vision supporting May's family with food assistance

07 Jun 2023
Child Sponsorship Stories

13-years old May is a registered child of World Vision Myanmar. She was adopted by her uncle and aunt because of her mother's poor health since she was young. Due to the country's political situation and the COVID-19 pandemic, her family completely lost their job, and is struggling to find food and continue her education.

 

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Doe: A boy with a big heart to make his community better

07 Jun 2023
Child Sponsorship Stories

The pandemic and political unrest in his country turned his life upside down. But Child Sponsorship helped him pull through, and now 16-year-old Doe is inspired to chase his dream to help children and individuals in his community.

 

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What decades of conflict means for the children of Myanmar

06 Jun 2023
Child Sponsorship Stories

The long-running conflict in this corner of South East Asia pops up occasionally in the news, but for the children living in Myanmar, it’s a daily reality that’s shaping their future. These 5 key numbers give a snapshot of what’s happening in Myanmar and how child sponsors are a lifeline to hope.

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Education Ban Traumatises Afghan Girls

24 May 2023
Children in Crisis

“When I heard about the closure of schools, I felt as if the world became dark on me because [the doors to] education, school and the future were closed for us,” says Yalda.* “And I thought I’ll not be able to follow my dream anymore.” In March 2022, Yalda, 18, arrived at school in Afghanistan after the winter holiday, excited to start her final year of high school. But instead, she was told to go home, and that she was not allowed in school. This was devastating for her. Not only has she been unable to complete her final year, It means her future is also on hold, as she cannot start university until her high education is completed.

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