​The topic of illegal immigration is often in our news cycles, and even more so in recent months. Migration between countries in Central American is an issue, and when Mexico pushed for stronger border enforcement last year, the number of unaccompanied children being deported or sent back increased by over 50 per cent.

Dariko, 65, remembers a time when her family didn’t have water for their land. Like everyone in the community, their only source of water was 30 km away—a river up in the mountains.

World Vision continues to monitor the effects of Hurricane Matthew across Haiti and in communities where Canadians sponsor children. In Cobocol, the homes of 22 sponsored children have been damaged. Thankfully, none of the children were hurt. “Our...

Joel Victor, 17, is from Renacer. He recently went through an entrepreneurship course with World Vision’s support. Learn about his newly “planted” business venture. I am 17 years old, living with my parents and two sisters. Since I was very young, I...

World Vision continues to monitor the effects of Hurricane Matthew across Haiti and in communities where Canadians sponsor children. In UDICC, the homes of 26 sponsored children have been damaged. Thankfully, none of the children were hurt. “Our...

Margaret stands in the field near her home where she and her family grow cassava, papaya, tamarind and mango. A few years ago, World Vision provided the community with a new well, pipeline and water system.

Meet law student Oscar Zamora, age 24. He’s been volunteering with World Vision since 2012, raising awareness about important issues like hunger and child abuse. Abuse of children—particularly domestic abuse—is a problem in Nicaragua that Oscar is...

Six-year-old Mia has the prettiest big, blue eyes. She’s the youngest of five children, and the challenges she faces would be unbearable for most of us, but her eyes are filled with optimism.

In Aminetou’s community, faith leaders are getting involved in something that was once deemed only a woman’s concern: child and maternal health.   Imam Mohamed Ould Salim is one such leader. After going through a training with World Vision, he...

Mwanza’s family has come a long way. For years, his three kids went without enough food or proper clothing. Today, Mwanza and his wife, Emelda, are role models in the community because of what they’ve achieved.

Almost 17 years ago, Esteban travelled to a different city for work. During lunch, he was invited to a trout restaurant located next to a spring where fish were being bred. Amazed by the landscape and by the food, he decided to start selling trout. Read more.

Laiane lives in Mundau and has been sponsored since she was nine. She didn't used to communicate well, especially with her family. 

Dong is ten years old, living with his family in a rural village in northern Thailand. Like most people in their village, his parents grew corn and cabbage. Learn more.

On October 4th my colleagues and I anxiously watched the news as Hurricane Matthew tore through Haiti. All of us were hoping and praying that the damage would be minimal, but the storm was deadly.

Have you ever wondered just how we make Child Sponsorship happen? Watch this behind-the-scenes video that takes you through the steps of Child Sponsorship.

​In September 2016, Markham, Ont. resident, Cheryl Pitchford, traveled to Tanzania as a World Vision Child Sponsorship Ambassador. Read about her experience.

After peeling off her school uniform and dropping her exercise books on her bed, nine-year-old Lillian rushes to the maize garden near her home. She quickly breaks off several mature cobs and heads back to the family kitchen to roast them. “I like...

On the trip, Elizabeth was served “malva pudding.” The dessert has Dutch origins but it’s considered a classic in South Africa. Want to try your hand at it? Here’s the recipe.

​In September of 2016, Child Sponsorship Ambassador Cindy Cook-Leamen traveled to Tanzania. While there, she met a hard-working family. Read more.

Mackswin, 45, is many things. He's a husband and a father, a fisherman and a farmer. He's a hygiene promoter and the first "caregiver"  in his community.