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Jaw conducting Child Protection training in the community

The boy had a dream

Former sponsored child, Jaw, is now working as a Child Protection Case Officer with World Vision Myanmar. Throughout his childhood, he always had a dream...

How a Sponsor-Provided Cow Helped One Boy Rewrite His Story

Story of a Former Registered Child who is now pursuing tertiary education at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST)

World Vision celebrates 15 years of programming for child wellbeing in Salfit

Over the last 15 years, World Vision International worked in eight villages of Salfit, West Bank, to improve the wellbeing of children. This video looks...

Children from Mauritania

World Vision Mauritania: 40 Years of impact on Children's Lives

It has been 40 years of change and transformation. As an organization, World Vision is pleased to celebrate the gains it has made in its collaboration with...

Sponsorship, Eswatini

26 IMPACT+ model club leaders trained to create change in their communities

World Vision Eswatini trained 26 IMPACT+ Club leaders at Esibayeni Lodge from the 22nd of May 2023 until the 26th of May 2023

Gloire and his family

Gloire, a former sponsored child who became a community volunteer

This article tells the story of a sponsored child turned community volunteer. Gloire's life was changed by the support of World Vision. Grateful and...

Kpandai experiences Chosen™ for the 1st time

For the first time. Children in Kpandai have the opportunity to choose their own sponsors.

Obert

World Vision makes Sponsored Child’s University Dream Come True

But years ago, he could never even have dreamt of being successful in his life. As a child, Obert and his mother struggled to make ends meet. He is the...

Evelyn, 16, soccer player from Ecuador

A female soccer player who shines with her own light

At 8 years old, Evelyn had her first contact with World Vision Ecuador when she was sponsored; back then, she had the opportunity to receive the support of...

The Power of Chosen

The West African Regional Leader, Carla Denizard shares her experience with her sponsored children in Wa, Upper West Region of Ghana.

goat impact

Championing Stories of Change: World Vision Zambia Trains Field Staff to Document Impact

At the centre of World Vision’s work is that every child gets the opportunity to thrive and live life in all its fullness. Each child-reached and...

I was once a sponsored child: Maswazi, Eswatini

Maswazi says his life was transformed because of his sponsor’s help and it's inspired him to do the same for others.

I was once a sponsored child: Yuyun, Indonesia

From sponsored child to law graduate cum laude. Meet 22-year-old Yuyun, who is determined to fight for the rights of women and children – and says it all...

I was once a sponsored child: Alex, Uganda

Change that lasts! "I have defeated poverty." See how child sponsorship changed Alex's life.

I was once a sponsored child: Gankhuleg, Mongolia

World Vision Mongolia gave opportunities not only for me but also for many other children. Now we are all grown-ups who are succeeding in different sectors...

Child sponsorship helped Khubushu's family realise she should be in education, not married.

Not child brides, but girls positioned to soar

World Vision India and child sponsorship programmes helped Khushbu's family realise girls should be educated ... not become child brides.

Artjola is taking what she learned as a sponsored child and continuing to advocate for change as an intern with World Vision.

Breaking the bond of cultural expectations

1000 Girls: Child sponsorship helped Artjola in Albania learn about her rights and break the barriers of cultural expectations in her community.

Children using their voices to make impact in their communities.

5 kids who've learned the power of using their voice

What happens when children are seen, and make themselves heard? Amazing things! That’s why every day, in communities all over the world, World Vision child...

Ester(4) and Vladimir (8) They are two siblings sponsored by World Vision in San Juan, Intibucá

One Plus One Equals Far More than Two

One life at a time, this corner of Honduras is being transformed. With the support of child sponsors, children like Nahomy, Jose, Anna and Evelio are...

World Vision staff and community member in Marsabit, Kenya.

10 Facts about Climate Change and Poverty

Climate change is a minefield of controversy. But amid all the debate about what should be done about it, when, and at what cost, one thing is clear: each...

Child sponsorship in India is helping these girls get an education

5 ways child sponsorship enhances child protection

Every year, 1.7 Billion children are affected by violence. We use various ways to ensure child protection is enhanced such as government advocacy, parent...

For Salma child sponsorship meant she could return to school

Child sponsorship helps Salma back to school in the Philippines

Salma in Philippines finally gets back to school through the World Vision Child Sponsorship programme.

Former sponsored child Priyanka followed her dream of being a nurse.

Education: An end to child marriage for Priyanka

Her parents began looking for a groom when she was 15. No girl from her village had attended college and it was a big ask even for Priyanka, who was...

Fourteen-year-old Evelyn is a sponsored child in Honduras.

Honduras: Evelyn and her social impact

"Many times, I feel like a counsellor to my friends and I know I can reach out to many young people.” Evelyn is an excellent student currently in eighth...