World News & Stories

Two sisters training for the 100-metre dash barefoot, now train with proper equipment thanks to a gift delivered by World Vision.

In September a group of Canadians collected donations provided by friends, family, colleagues, doctors, and even dentists to give to children in Tanzania. Read more about what it was like seeing those donations distributed.

We all gathered under a large Baobab tree in the community of Manonga, Tanzania. It seemed as though the whole community had come out to see us and share the progress they had made with their irrigation project.

A first-hand account of one Ghanaian community's generosity by Cindy Cook-Leamen, who is a Child Sponsorship Ambassador.

Questions raced through my mind as we got closer to the remote family farm. I was about to meet my sponsored child!!

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.

As Father's Day approaches, I wanted to learn how dads around the world encourage, mentor and care for their children. Looking through the World Vision photo database, I found dozens of men who go to immense lengths for their little ones.

One day, about seven years ago, I was in a mall and came across a World Vision kiosk. Normally I'd just pass it by, but this time something, or should I say someone, jumped out at me. I saw a picture of the cutest little boy that instantly made me stop. Right then and there. I started sponsoring Ruben.

Sponsorship is about more than just giving money to someone in need — it’s about letting children know that they’re loved!

Ever wonder what that extra gift for your sponsored child's birthday buys? Group birthday celebrations held once a year, like this one in El Salvador, are happening in your sponsored child's community too. With group birthdays, every child in the community gets to feel special and most of all, loved!

The cycle of poverty is about more than a simple lack of resources. It's a complex issue that requires digging a little deeper for sustainable solutions. Read more.

Sponsorship has taught me is a thankful heart

Once in need of an education herself, teacher Marie-Francois vowed to sponsor girls across the world.

Andre travels with his family to Armenia to see his sponsored child where they rediscover faith, heritage, community, recreation and hope.

Friendship, community and giving unto others: these are pillars of being a WV ambassador and what makes up Kristin’s story.

Leonardo is a civil servant, ensuring his community has clean water—something he could only dream of as a child.

Discover how former sponsored child Josephine’s life was impacted, and how sponsorship changed the future for her own children.

With the help of World Vision, former child sponsor Magna's newfound confidence is helping Syrian refugees find their voice.

It was child sponsors who allowed us to respond to the coronavirus crisis immediately. They’ll also ensure we’re there for the long term.

The reasons that a person decides to sponsor a child vary. We asked our community of sponsors their why. These are their stories.