Stories

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  Her education, her right: Win’s story

  Social norms ended her friend’s education. Win chose a new path—one where she protects girls’ right to learn in her community. This is her story.

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  Peace begins with a choice

  One small choice can open the door to understanding. This International Day of Peace, watch how a disagreement between children becomes a chance to listen, connect and begin again.

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  From burrs to gourds: How nature inspires life-changing innovations

  What do Velcro, cats’ eyes and the humble gourd have in common? They birthed practical solutions to everyday problems—from shoelace difficulties to the spread of deadly illnesses.

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  Quiz: Can you spot the non-profit myth?

  Our most common assumptions aren't always true. Test your knowledge of charities, child sponsorship and more with this six-question quiz.

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  Youth Ready equips young people to lead change around the world

  Over 240 young leaders met in Bolivia for the Global Youth Summit 2026, a youth-led event from World Vision's Youth Ready program driving community change.

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  Against the odds: Isa’s mission to protect education

  On International Day to Protect Education from Attack, meet Isa, a refugee teacher who rebuilt his classroom after fleeing conflict in Sudan.

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  Back to school series: Clean water, education and the walk before the walk

  Before the school bell rings, millions of children make a different walk first: One for water, not for class.

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  Why she can’t stop talking about child sponsorship

  After 14 years connecting sponsors and sponsored children, staff member Elizebeth Jacob isn’t weary or cynical. She’s a massive fan.

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  And we’re off! Happy back-to-school

  Celebrate with us that Grace and her friends can ride safely to school, singing along the way. Plus, a family activity about setting goals.

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  The definition of change

  The smallest distinction. The biggest difference. How a change becomes change itself that lasts.

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  Don’t call it charity. Call it change

  Charity meets a moment. Change lasts forever.

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  World Vision videographer: “Why I chose to sponsor”

  A trip to Zimbabwe changed the way Jerome Harder understood sponsorship and introduced him to Johannes, his new sponsored child.

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  Peacebuilding in Venezuela: A local model for International Day of Peace

  What a locally led peacebuilding initiative in Venezuela can teach us about relationships, resilience and everyday choices

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  What is a cyclone? Definition, causes and how to help survivors

  See the real causes and effects of a cyclone, through one Jamaican family's story, and how World Vision is helping them rebuild.

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  How Efrain came back from the edge

  There are times when child sponsorship actually helps save a child’s life. Efrain in Guatemala experienced one.

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  Defying poverty: How a backpack helped Panha stay in school

  Keeping Panha in school was more than his family could afford. But quitting school could cost him his future. Here’s how they found a way through.

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  Back to school series: The most important thing a student needs

  A full backpack is one thing. A full stomach is everything.

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  World Humanitarian Day: Why our workers stay

  On World Humanitarian Day, meet the people who run toward crisis instead of away from it. In 2024, 97 per cent of humanitarian workers killed on the job were serving their own country. Thank you for standing with them.

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  More than a meal: The breakfast that keeps Chandy in school

  For Chandy and thousands of kids like her in Cambodia, a simple school breakfast is the difference between dropping out and dreaming big.

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  Why do so many people not have food as a basic need?

  Food insecurity isn't just a supply issue. It's an access issue, too. Because there should be more than enough for everyone.