Ruth’s story is a powerful example of how a little support can go a long way. She’s just 13 years old, living in the quiet village of Chibombo district in Zambia. Life was tough for her and her family before World Vision’s interventions in her community.

Linh grew up overlooked in rural Vietnam—until a youth programme helped her find her voice, challenge gender bias, and transform her family and future.

Once a sponsored child, Mohamed Saidu Turay now leads a local partner of World Vision in northern Sierra Leone, supporting child sponsorship through the Foundation for Sulima Chiefdom Residents Empowerment.

Abducted at 14, Amsalech defied stigma and reclaimed her future. With support, she found justice, healing, and hope through education and sponsorship.

This article highlights the official launch of a new community development programme by World Vision DRC in Nkama, in the commune of N’Sele, Kinshasa. The initiative seeks to improve living conditions for vulnerable households, with a special emphasis on children’s well-being. It outlines the programme’s multisectoral components (education, livelihoods, health and nutrition, sponsorship), and highlights the commitment of local authorities, community leaders, and residents. It also reflects World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values, and underlines the importance of co-creation with communities for sustainable development.

The FY2024 Sponsorship Projects flyer highlights the activities and impact of sponsorship projects that contribute to the well-being of children in the Area Programmes (APs).

Life in Kapililonga community was once a cycle of hardship, especially for families like Mercy Nachande’s. At 31 years old, Mercy recalls how difficult it was to meet basic needs.

The publication highlights the sponsorship approach of World Vision International Nepal.