When Sangla was a sponsored child in Thailand, she dreamed of becoming a teacher. Now, her dream has come true and she’s teaching third grade English.
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Photos: If mom had a day off …
To pay tribute to every mom and their contributions to the lives of children worldwide, join us in viewing portraits of moms’ lives if they had a day off.
A new life after being freed from trafficking
Chanty had everything going against her — her mother was killed by a land mine. Her father was ill, and he died when she was 13. Then things got worse — she was trafficked.
Microloans lift family out of desperation after devastating fire
Microloans from World Vision helped a Dominican Republic family recover from a devastating fire that destroyed their family bakery.
Horn of Africa: From relief to resiliency
Farmers in eastern Kenya are learning how to provide enough food for their families by protecting themselves from increasingly frequent dry spells.
Digging deep with da Vinci
Centuries after his death, Leonardo da Vinci continues to be an inspiration — in unlikely ways. A new water pump based on a da Vinci drawing promises to provide clean water to more than a million people in the next few years.
A father’s story of redemption, new life because of his faith
In Honduras, a father of eight finds a new perspective and new faith when he feels Christ speaking to him through the World Vision staff in his community.
Vietnam War’s legacy to children of Laos: Bombs
Nearly 35 years after the end of the war in Vietnam, unsuspecting residents continue to find unexploded bombs in Lao forests. Even though Laos was not officially involved in the war, it was targeted.
The 10 most expensive natural disasters since 1980
The 310 reported disasters in 2012 affected 106 million people and caused about $138 billion in damages. While natural disasters killed fewer people last year than in years past, they made for more expensive clean-up. Find out how 2012 disasters ranked among the most expensive natural disasters since 1980.
‘Something really cool:’ Inside the World Vision Experience
The World Vision Experience is a free, award-winning exhibit traveling to churches across the United States. Take a look behind the scenes in our mobile semi-truck to learn how we bring the sites and sounds of rural Africa to American audiences.