News and Updates

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

Social Innovation at Youth For Change Conference 2019

06 Nov 2020
Youth and Schools

On 9-12 December 2019, students and young professionals from Cambodia, Myanmar, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Nepal, Vietnam, China and the Philippines came together for the fourth edition of our annual Youth For Change Conference (YFCC), which was held in Cebu. 

Read more

Overcoming Discrimination and Achieving Dreams: Nasima’s Story

06 Oct 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

“They could not realise that a girl child also can support herself as well as her family. They felt I was kind of a burden. They tried to get rid of me as early as possible by forcing me into marriage,” recalled Nasima.  

Read more

Q&A with the experts: Your 8 COVID-19 response questions answered

28 Aug 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

World Vision is putting into action the largest humanitarian response in our history. But what does that look like on the ground for child sponsorship? What are the key issues we’re tackling? We asked eight questions of the experts leading our work around the world, to find out.

Read more

Finding Hope in the Midst of Despair with Child Sponsorship: Thandar's Story

23 Aug 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories
Hunger Crisis

“I felt so sad. Nothing to eat. A sick mother. I did not know what to do. I sneaked out with my sister without my parents’ knowledge and we begged for money under the hot sun. I was shy asking for money but we needed it,” shared nine-year-old Thandar.

Read more

Understanding the Culture, Food and Traditions of your Sponsored Child's Country

03 Aug 2020
Child Sponsorship Stories

Thank you for being a child sponsor and giving hope to the most vulnerable in the world. As you journey with them in their transformation and celebrate their progress, learning more about their culture, traditions and local customs may help you better understand and connect with your sponsored children.

Read more

Pages