News and Updates

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

Spreading the Love After Witnessing the Power of Child Sponsorship

20 Dec 2021
Trip Reflections

“One of my Mongolian boy wrote to me saying I believe we will meet again one day. My boy from the Philippines who always address me as auntie Elaine said he will study hard to let his family feel proud of him,” shared Elaine.

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Continuing the Sponsorship Journey from Thailand To Myanmar

20 Dec 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

“This couldn't be achieved by one individual but like-minded people who have the heart to help people and pool our resources to achieve that. I hope that more people will take up the sponsorship journey and make a difference to the life of a child and community.”

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Youth For Change: Kampamba, Stepping Up to Empower His Community

02 Dec 2021
Youth and Schools

Since the pandemic began, 16-year-old Kampamba has seen an increase in students that struggle with teenage pregnancies, sexual abuse and defilement cases, and being made to work in cattle herding, in his community. Many students also lack the resources and technology needed to access the government’s online lessons.

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Youth For Change: Aluel, Resisting Child Marriage and Reclaiming Futures

25 Nov 2021
Youth and Schools

In South Sudan, child marriage affects 51.5% percent of girls in the country, is on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and along with early pregnancy, both issues are causing an increase in school dropout rates. For 17-year-old Aluel who dreams of being a lawyer, life only became more problematic as a result of the coronavirus.

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Youth For Change: Asini, A Voice for the Voiceless

17 Nov 2021
Youth and Schools

22-year-old World Vision UK Youth Advocate Asini is passionate about using her privilege and power to make a difference in the lives of those who were not so fortunate. Speaking at various platforms both in her personal spheres and in public spheres, Asini brings light to the issues of child marriage and girl rights to those around her, inspiring them to take steps to make a change.

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