Sok Ouk’s family was hungry and in debt. Two World Vision programs helped transform them into shining examples of what God can do.
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From the Field
2015 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
Voices
Slices of life in Cambodia
As our bloggers visit communities in Cambodia to witness the transformation that child sponsorship brings into the lives of children and their families, our photographer Laura Reinhardt shares a few favorite photos of some of the children we’re meeting. Join us on our journey!
From the Field
Child trafficking survivor begins new life at trauma recovery center
Kolab is a child trafficking survivor in Cambodia, now on the road to a full life; but millions of other children like Kolab are still vulnerable.
From the Field
TBT: Operation Babylift in Vietnam rescues orphans
In 1975, World Vision’s Operation Babylift evacuated 27 Vietnamese and 20 Cambodian orphans to the U.S. due to deteriorating conditions in Southeast Asia.
Change Makers
Former sponsored child passes the torch of learning
A former sponsored child who now teaches in northeast Cambodia, Phally Pheng’s passion to teach began with her sponsor’s encouragement.
Voices
Cambodian boy finds freedom from addiction
A boy living on the streets of Cambodia once trapped in a world of addiction has discovered a whole new world of freedom and hope and is helping other children find it too.
Change Makers
Called to compassion: A boy who fled war now helps exploited children
Vinh Chung was 3 years old when he escaped death in a small boat on the South China Sea. Now he’s working to help other children in dire circumstances.
From the Field
2013 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
From the Field
Girls living in poverty overcome obstacles to education
Millions of girls around the world can’t attend school. Instead, neglect, abuse, and poverty create obstacles. These girls overcame barriers to education.