News and Updates

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

Aftershocks: Youth For Change Conference 2021

30 Dec 2021
Youth and Schools

On 20-22 December 2021, 143 youths came together for the sixth edition of our annual Youth For Change Conference (YFCC). The theme of the conference this year was Aftershocks, and focused on the relatively less well-known, but no less severe, secondary impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable children and youth around the world.

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Child Sponsorship is Saying, "You are not alone in your journey."

20 Dec 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

Encouraged by this, Patrick decided to become his sponsor as he wanted him to know that he is not alone to face the challenges ahead of him and he can always count on his sponsor, the passionate volunteers and staff from World Vision to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

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A Special Connection in Lindula, Sri Lanka

20 Dec 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

“When I first met my sponsored child, I felt emotional as I felt a sense of connection to him. But being only five years old at that time, it took him some time to warm up to me though his older sisters were extremely warm and friendly..."

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Joy That Cannot Be Bought - Celebrating the Yearly Progress of Her Sponsored Child

20 Dec 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories
Trip Reflections

“The yearly photo sent along with the yearly report, is always a joy to receive because compared to the previous year, she would always look the same yet much grown-up and always donning the simple accessories that I mailed over or outfits that I bought when I went for the trips,” explained Elsie.

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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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