News and Updates

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

Southern Asia affected by floods

11 Aug 2015
Latest Updates

Monsoon rains have come this year with special ferocity, causing death and extreme flooding in Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan in the aftermath of Cyclone Komen. Our staff are reporting multiple areas of damage in their countries.

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Lesotho: Confessions of a WVS Trip Leader

26 Jun 2015
Trip Reflections

When I knew that I was given the opportunity to lead a group of trippers to Lesotho, I was ecstatic since this would be my first step into the African continent. Then came the news that this would be the last trip that we would be making to Lenkoane community in Lesotho since we were phasing out of the community and that's when I got a little worried.

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Former sponsored child, first in his village to graduate from college!

22 Jun 2015
Child Sponsorship Stories

In India, a former sponsored child was the first in his village to graduate from college—an accomplishment he credits to his World Vision sponsor.

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WVS survey finds youths empathetic but not acting to help the underprivileged

13 Jun 2015
Youth and Schools

Youths in Singapore generally find it easy to put themselves in the shoes of others and are thankful for what they have, yet do not translate this belief into action, according to a recent survey by World Vision Singapore. Over 310 respondents aged 15 to 35 responded to this survey that aims to evaluate empathy and gratitude in Singapore’s youths.

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Vietnam: An Inspirational Trip

02 Jun 2015
Trip Reflections

It has been an enriching and impactful 8 days with World Vision on this sponsors trip to Vietnam. The team comprised of 15 like-minded Singaporeans. 3 of us started the 1st 2 days in Hanoi city and visited Blue Dragon, a World Vision's partner whose primary mission involves arduous work of rescuing street children in Hanoi.

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