News & Stories

A boy in Kenya holds a photo of a man from Chicago he chose to be his sponsor.
Special Features

Joel and Collins: A life-changing choice

A girl in Kenya holds a photo of her sponsor
Special Features

Bri and Anna: A glimpse of joy

As Hurricane Dorian approaches the Florida Atlantic coast, Frank Rincon, director of the Benison Center unloads World Vision relief supplies for staging at a warehouse in Immokalee.
From the Field

2019 Hurricane Dorian: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Dennis Ngumbau is all smiles in his new wheelchair.
From the Field

From curse to blessing: Changing perceptions about people with disabilities

Before Cynthia received her wheelchair, her mother, Janet Ndinda, carried her everywhere.
From the Field

With a wheelchair, the future is bright for Cynthia

Before 12-year-old Wavinya received her wheelchair, she used to feel isolated and neglected. Now, she has the freedom to take part in games with her friends.
From the Field

Wavinya’s wheelchair helps fuel her dream of the skies

Judith learns sewing as a part of her education at Nyabondo Rehabilitation Center. She hopes to get her own sewing machine once she finishes her studies.
From the Field

New wheelchairs allow Kenyan youths to dream bigger

Despite experiencing homelessness for a time, Joanna and her family found stability and hope when a local church cared for them physically and spiritually.
From the Field

West Virginia mother finds hope, faith after homelessness

Donors, staff, and volunteers work hard to bring hope to children in the most vulnerable communities. Here are four stories of impact in the United States.
From the Field

Stories of impact in the United States

Kim still grieves her husband's death, but has found purpose in loss, thanks to strong faith, a loving church community, and some generous donors.
From the Field

Widow discovers child-focused purpose in wake of loss

Jheyde, 13, is among more than 1 million Venezuelans in Colombia who left because of hunger and poverty. She finally found stability and success in school.
From the Field

Venezuelan girl excels in school after toiling on Colombian streets

At a West Virginia alternative school, rigorous schedules and tough love get results, and the students will tell you themselves.
From the Field

West Virginia school helps students get back on track