Neeraj was a sponsored child in India and now works as a local politician with eyes for larger positions. Four of his friends weren’t sponsored but benefited from World Vision programs in the community. They all credit World Vision for helping them succeed in their education and careers.
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Child Sponsorship
2022 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision photographers capture stories of children and their families to inspire us to action and compassion. They capture intimate moments that illuminate God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed.
A renewed call to care for the poor
Steve Poe, senior pastor at Northview Church in Indiana, shares how Christians should always be ready to respond to the needs of the poor, how Paul demonstrated that in his missionary journeys, and how Steve’s church is doing that.
Racing against the spread of hunger in East Africa
By air, land, and sea, World Vision is racing to deliver emergency food supplies across East Africa for families in need.
3 ways to bless your sponsored child
As you shop for Christmas gifts and send greeting cards, you can also bless your World Vision sponsored child with a letter, package, or Special Gift — and the My World Vision app makes it all easy.
Retired Georgia teacher devotes life to helping children in need
A child sponsor through World Vision since 1962, Annice Whatley has devoted her life to making the world more just for children in need.
Gardens bring joy to communities in Marafa
Because of World Vision’s child sponsorship–funded programs in Marafa, Kenya, flourishing gardens are a living testament to the hope against the spread of hunger.
A sponsored child’s family is blessed with new home
Hellen struggled to provide for her five children in Uganda, but when her son Rome, a World Vision sponsored child, received a Special Gift, it changed everything. The family was able to build a new home with a kitchen and a toilet.
Full circle: How a former sponsored child became a child sponsor
After his parents abandoned him as a boy, Janvie joined a World Vision child sponsorship program in the Philippines. There, he gained skills and experience that gave him the confidence to grow into the leader that he is today, even now sponsoring a child himself.
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Find answers to your questions about global poverty, including poverty facts and statistics. Then discover our progress toward ending extreme poverty, and learn how you can help.