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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

DR Congo: From Perseverance to Prosperity - The Journey of Ilunga Mpundu Balthazar

This article tells the inspiring story of Ilunga Mpundu Balthazar, a man with a disability in La Vallée, Lubumbashi, who transformed a struggling nursery into a thriving agroforestry business. Guided by Empowered World View training and community collaboration, he combines faith, innovation, and resilience to support his family, train local youth, and strengthen neighborhood networks, demonstrating how determination and organization can turn adversity into sustainable growth.

Balthazar sharing his story with Joanna from WV Taiwan

DR Congo: From Perseverance to Prosperity - The Journey of Ilunga Mpundu Balthazar

This article tells the inspiring story of Ilunga Mpundu Balthazar, a man with a disability in La Vallée, Lubumbashi, who transformed a struggling nursery...

Annie talking with Joanna from WV Taiwan

DR Congo: From Faith to Action - Empowered World View Approach Strengthened Mbayo’s Commitment

This inspiring feature tells the story of Annie Mbayo, a pastor, mother of nine, and community leader from Kigoma, near Lubumbashi in the Democratic...

Mapendo Association Members with the harvest

DR Congo: How The Market Gardening Is Boosting Community Resilience In Sambwa AP

This article highlights how World Vision DRC’s support to the Mapendo association in Sambwa (Haut-Katanga province) has strengthened community resilience...

Girls interacting with each other happily

Child Sponsorship

Six Ways to Make Sponsoring Fun for Kids

Sponsoring a child can spark global awareness in your kids. Try these six fun ways to make sponsorship meaningful and engaging for the whole family.

A girl thinking and solving a problem

Child Sponsorship

Five ways to raise a problem solver, and how sponsorship can help

The world needs problem-solvers. Sponsoring a child can help your child build creativity, empathy, and action-oriented thinking for a better future.

A child showing his Christmas ornament

Child Sponsorship

Five boredom-busters for the school holidays

School break boredom? Try these five fun, curiosity-sparking activities inspired by your sponsored child—perfect for keeping kids engaged and joyful!

Portrait, family photos of sponsors from Australia

Child Sponsorship

Five ways sponsoring a child can be good for your child

Child sponsorship helps more than the sponsored child—it can also inspire your own child to grow into a globally-minded, emotionally-aware person.

Sugineta draws water from the riverbed using traditional methods.

Water Technology Brings Multiple Benefits and Improves Living Conditions in Mozambique

World Vision Mozambique brings hope to Mabalane communities with sand abstraction technology, ensuring clean water, safety, and better living conditions.

Malimo draws water from the tap

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Clean Water Restores Hope and Dignity for Mafika-Lisiu Community

In the remote village of Mafika-Lisiu, Mohale’s Hoek, World Vision International Lesotho transformed lives by installing 17 community taps, ending decades...

Pastor Khoza’s Journey to Self-Reliance through the Empowered World View Training

After World Vision’s Empowered World View training, Pastor Khoza used her “other 8 hours” to start a thriving garden and poultry project that now feeds her...

Pastor Ngozo with one his pigs that are ready to be sold to a local butchery.

From Depending on Church Allowance to Owning a Thriving Piggery

After World Vision’s Empowered World View training, Pastor Ngozo turned faith into action—growing a piggery from 3 to 39 pigs to support his family.

Sinet's Blog

Sinet's Blog: Real lives transformed through sponsorship

Sinet's Blog: Real Lives Transformed Through Sponsorship

Sydney beams with joy as he holds a collection of letters sent by his sponsor, a reminder of their meaningful connection.

A Choice That Changed Everything, Sydney’s Journey Through Sponsorship

Sydney took part in a Chosen Event, a day when children select their own sponsors. Brimming with hope and anticipation, he made his choice, unaware that...

Training session about breastfeeding

DR Congo: World Vision Marked Breastfeeding Week in Maluku

For mothers like Saidate and Miryam in Maluku, breastfeeding is no longer just a routine, but a life-saving act for their children. Thanks to World Vision...

Saidate holding her child at a breastfeeding training session

DR Congo: A Mother Discovers the Power of Breastfeeding

In Maluku, Kinshasa, Saidate, a mother of two, struggled during her first pregnancy due to a lack of guidance, leading to frequent illness in her baby...

Maryam holding her baby

DR Congo: Support During Pregnancy Saves Children’s Lives

Miryam, a mother of several children, benefited from World Vision’s targeted home visits during her latest pregnancy. Previously unaware of proper infant...

Angelique and her daughter in their farm

DR Congo: Angélique Turns Challenges Into Opportunities Thanks To World Vision’s Support

Angélique, a mother of eight in Kimbanseke, faced financial hardship when her husband lost his job. Through World Vision’s child sponsorship program, she...

Ending Violence Against Children Campaign Lives On.

World Vision Malawi partners with Paramount Chief Inkosi Ya Makosi Gomani V to introduce the New Chinamwali Curriculum, a standardized guide for Maseko...

Engel standing besides the goats' kraal

From Struggle to Strength: How Sponsorship Empowered Engel’s Family

At just 13 years old, Engel’s world is full of possibilities. Living in a small village in Mangwe District, she shares a loving home with her grandmother...

Ahmed*, Dua* and their daughter Leila* during the workshop

Love-centred Workshop is Healing Family in Tubas

Ahmed and Dua's struggling family felt transformed from the Celebrating Families project, which strengthens family bonds and teaches inclusive parenting.

The campaign is investing in the utilization of food products locally produced to boost sustainability.

Enough Campaign Intensifies Calls for Collective Action to Eradicate Malnutrition in Mozambique

Campaign to end malnutrition in Mozambique organizes roadshows to intensify the call for collective action to eradicate malnutrition affecting 37 per cent...

Ghana, Water system commissioned in Wudezeke

Solar-Powered Water Systems Commissioned in Wudzedeke and Bedzame

World Vision Ghana has commissioned solar-powered water systems in two communities of the Agortime-Ziope District, providing 12 water points to improve...

Mindset Shift Empowered a Malawian Farmer to Feed His Family and Dream Bigger.

Watson Mbalambanda’s life changed after EWV training, boosting harvests, income, and family wellbeing through farming innovation and mindset transformation...

More yields with LENEP in Mutchenda

A story of how Gilbert’s goats brings not only manure but also hope. With better harvests, he’s feeding his children and funding their dreams in Mataya...