News and Updates

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

5 Ways Child Sponsorship Protects Kids From Violence

24 Mar 2021
Latest Updates

Violence is a daily reality for1.7 billion of the world’s children and COVID-19 is fanning the flames. Right now, our work to protect children from violence matters more than ever. Here are five ways that child sponsors like you are helping to keep kids safe.

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10 Facts About School In The Developing World To Better Understand Sponsored Children

23 Mar 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

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.

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Why Do The Letters I Get From My Sponsored Child Sometimes Sound The Same?

23 Mar 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

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.

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On the Back Of A Bicycle And Other Letter Adventures: How We Get Your Letters To Where They Need To Go

23 Mar 2021
Child Sponsorship Stories

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…

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30 Hour Famine: #ClimateAction 2020!

02 Mar 2021
Youth and Schools

The 30 Hour Famine: #ClimateAction 2020 took place virtually on Instagram for the first time from 26 - 29 May. A total of 488 participants challenged themselves to fight climate change by completing various tasks to reduce their carbon footprint, while learning about the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. Four teams share their reflections with us and how their lifestyles have changed after taking on the challenge! 

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