When Everything Was Swept Away: Stories of Survival from Nepal Flash Floods 2026
When the devastating flash floods swept through Nuwakot on 26th of August, lives changed within moments, it left no time for families to think, plan or prepare. Among them were Urmila, a pregnant mother of two, and Suveksha, a student whose dreams for the future were suddenly thrown into uncertainty.
Mabuhay from Bohol: A Journey of Resilience, Hope, and Possibility
This journey was more than just a visit, it was a powerful reminder that none of us chooses where we are born. While any one individual may feel their ability to create change is limited, collective action can make a meaningful difference.
Six Years of Letters, and Finally a Hello
When I saw the trip to Selenge happening, I knew I had to make it happen. This trip gave me the opportunity to see firsthand what happens when many small contributions come together—and more importantly, how sponsorship can create change that lasts far beyond a monthly contribution.
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Child Sponsorship: 10 Myths Busted
With the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftershocks rippling across the world, it’s tough to be a child right now. You want to do something about it and sponsoring a child could be it. But, maybe you’ve heard or read some not-so-great things about child sponsorship. You’ve got questions. We’re here to answer them. -
From Your Sponsored Child with Love! 5 Questions You’ve Been Wondering About Your Sponsored Child’s Letters and Photos
There’s nothing like seeing a package in the mail or that email notification! But from time to time, you might have wondered about the letters, photos and videos you receive from your sponsored child. Here are the answers to some of the questions you have probably wondered about but been too afraid to ask. -
For Good: 6 Lives Sponsorship Changed
Have you ever wondered if sponsoring a child really makes a difference? It does! Child sponsorship changes lives, for good. Here are six people whose lives have been transformed by sponsorship in big ways and small – and are now changing the world around them. -
Four Types of Gifts to Avoid Sending to Sponsored Children
Gifts often go a long way in making an impressionable impact on a child’s life and lend great significance to them. -
The World through the Eyes of Children like Me
“I was 11 when I wrote my first letter to Petiness and Anordy,” shared Andrea. “Although we were the same age, we lived worlds apart, I had no idea what they would like.” -
10 Facts About School In The Developing World To Better Understand Sponsored Children
Kids develop at a different pace, even if they have a perfect start, and quality education can mean different things in different parts of the world. Wondering why you sponsored child’s letter, drawing or verbal communications might not be at the level you expected? Here are 10 facts about education in the developing world which your sponsorship is also helping to change. -
On the Back Of A Bicycle And Other Letter Adventures: How We Get Your Letters To Where They Need To Go
Writing letters to your child, and having them write back, can be pretty amazing for both of you. Many children in World Vision’s child sponsorship programme live in the farthest corners of the world and getting there isn’t easy. But every day, that’s exactly what we do. Here’s how it happens… -
Why Do The Letters I Get From My Sponsored Child Sometimes Sound The Same?
There’s nothing like the feeling of finding a letter from your sponsored child in your mailbox or inbox. But what if the letter itself is short, lacking detail or simply not the conversation you had hoped it would be? There are some good reasons why this can happen. Here are four of them.
