Get inspired with these 5 stories of children around the world who grew up to be global citizens — using what God has blessed them with to pay it forward.
News & Stories
Latin America/Caribbean
From the Field
Olympians meet inspiring Brazilian ‘sister’
While in Brazil, Olympian cyclists Annette and Alex Edmondson finally met Vanessa, the sponsored child whose life story they’ve followed for 10 years.
From the Field
Defying La Bestia, ‘The Beast’
Crushed by natural disasters, poverty, and violence, many Hondurans are making the dangerous, desperate trek north using a network of freight trains to find opportunity. Find out how World Vision is creating ways to give young people and their families a reason to stay — and flourish — in the country they love.
Voices
Kelvin Beachum Jr. witnesses a forward pass for progress
Kelvin Beachum Jr., an offensive tackle for the New York Jets, reflects on how sometimes the biggest obstacle to overcoming poverty is access.
From the Field
Former sponsored child now a track star
World Vision child sponsorship helped a young athlete from El Salvador reach the international arena and give back to children in her community.
From the Field
A father’s heart transforms
This Father’s Day, we are celebrating this father whose heart has changed toward his wife and children so that he meets the needs of their stomachs and, more importantly, is also nourishing their hearts and planting seeds for a brighter future.
From the Field
Life frames: When kids make their own joy
Plastic bags, rocks, cardboard: Sometimes the most fun comes from regular stuff. World Vision photographer Eugene Lee shares some of the homemade games and toys he’s seen around the world.
3 ways you can fight malnutrition in your sphere
Learn how malnutrition in developing countries affects everyone, along with three ways you can help fight malnutrition to help children grow up healthy.
Voices
Are you the protagonist of your life story?
Are you the protagonist in your own life story … with God as the author? Join blogger Elayna Fernandez — The Positive Mom — as she meets youth in the Dominican Republic who are becoming leaders in God’s story and inspiring others.
From the Field
Education: Removing obstacles to knowledge
A father’s options are limited by his lack of education — but he won’t let that happen to his children. Plus, five ways World Vision equips non-traditional students.