The daughter of World Vision’s founder shares the story of a young woman rescued from trafficking and how World Vision is helping her recover.
News & Stories
Child Protection Stories
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.
From the Field
Sponsorship: A safeguard against child marriage of girls
The story of Habtam in Ethiopia illustrates how girls in developing countries are often not valued — and how child sponsorship can help empower girls.
Special Features
Righting wrongs for Romania’s children
MAY 1, 2014, ROMANIA — A quarter-century ago, images of emaciated children locked in Romania’s stark orphanages were broadcast around the world, crying out for a compassionate response. World Vision responded, launching innovative solutions for thousands of orphans — and other vulnerable children as well.
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
Child-Friendly Spaces help children hold on to their childhood
World Vision and Columbia University announce the findings from research designed to assess the effectiveness of Child-Friendly Spaces.
Voices
Children living on the streets of Myanmar find hope
In Yangon, Myanmar, the battle for survival is being won and children living on the streets are being blessed with hope — meals, a bed, a bath, and school.
Special Features
Children of the brothel
Feb. 1, 2014, BANGLADESH — In Jessore, World Vision provides care for the children of sex workers — part of a plan to protect children across Bangladesh.
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.
Voices
Becoming part of God’s solution for Syrian children
Marilee Pierce Dunker writes about the heartbreaking images recently published of the unspeakable suffering among Syrian children.