Nicole Wetmore, a pastor from California, sponsored the child on her race bib at the Global 6K for Water in 2018. Because of her choice, an unforgettable moment was in store in her not even six months later.
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Child Sponsorship
From the Field
A former sponsored child’s unquenchable thirst for service
Through World Vision, a former sponsored child from El Salvador becomes an advocate and water official in his impoverished community to access clean water.
Change Makers
Facts about how child sponsorship works
So, you’re interested in sponsoring a child. But you’re on the fence because you’re not sure how it works — or if it works. Here are some basic facts about how World Vision child sponsorship works and why you won’t regret investing in a child’s life.
When you sponsor a child through World Vision, you join a movement of 604,000 people in the United States who give up about $1.30 a day to impact a child for a lifetime. World Vision child sponsorship is Christ-centered, child-focused, and community-based. We’re serious when we say that for every child sponsored, four more experience the benefits.
Voices
The story of White Jade, World Vision’s first sponsored child
Marilee Pierce Dunker, the daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, shares the story of White Jade, World Vision’s first sponsored child. God used this little girl to change one man’s vision and, consequently, the reality of life for millions of people around the world.
Change Makers
How God and a hurricane sent an American family on a new journey
Child Ambassador Randi Jo Rooks believes that meeting her sponsored children prepared her to face her home’s destruction by Hurricane Florence. She found that material items no longer held the importance they once had in her life.
Voices
Q&A: Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Kelly Clark
U.S. snowboarder Kelly Clark, who won three Olympic and 14 X Games medals, announced her retirement from professional competition. In an interview with World Vision, she talks about retirement, purpose, and her visit to see World Vision’s work and meet her sponsored child in Zambia.
From the Field
Photos: Christmas around the world
Check out these photos of children around the world experiencing the joy of Christmas through child sponsorship. Merry Christmas!
Voices
1957 radio broadcast highlights story of Korea orphanage
In an excerpt from one of his Christmas radio broadcasts, World Vision founder Bob Pierce shares the story of the first orphanage he supported in Korea.
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2018
World Vision’s photographers traveled around the world this year to tell stories of children and their families. They captured moments of struggle and moments of joy. Here are their favorite photos of 2018 and the stories behind them.
From the Field
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Find answers to your questions about global poverty, including poverty statistics, discover our progress towards ending poverty, and learn how you can help.