Stories from where World Vision works

Former sponsored child in Bolivia dreams big, gives back

As a sponsored child in Bolivia, she defied expectations. Now, she’s helping others do the same — teaching children practical steps to guard themselves and others against child trafficking.

Child Sponsorship
Bolivia

From the Field

How’d they do that: Make a back sling

Moms around the world use a single piece of fabric to create a hands-free baby carrier. Here’s step-by-step instructions on how you can make a back sling.

Health

In April, John Harris helped his wife, LaDell, down the steps in front of their home along the shores of the Neches River near Vidor, Texas. She had slipped and hurt her arm while waiting days for floodwaters to clear from the porch steps. Their home was nearly destroyed by 15-foot floodwaters during Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. World Vision and its local partner, Wings of Promise led by Pastor Skipper Sauls, helped the couple rebuild with new appliances, Sheetrock, furniture, insulation, light fixtures, and other materials. John and LaDell were able to enjoy their cozy rebuilt riverside home together for a few more months in 2018 before John lost his fight with cancer in August. “During the storm, we were sitting here, helpless,” LaDell says. “These people (Pastor Sauls, and other community members) have been our angels.”

From the Field

2017 humanitarian world news headlines

Humanitarian world news brings you a regularly updated selection of events and trends impacting people and the humanitarian community worldwide in 2017.

Disaster Relief

A former sponsored child in India now helps other children reach for their potential.

From the Field

Former sponsored child builds on his own empowerment to help others

A former sponsored child in India now helps other children reach for their potential.

Child Sponsorship

From the Field

Hunger in Africa pushes over 20 million to the brink of starvation

A new coalition of leading relief organizations urge Americans to take action to save lives as Africa faces famine and extreme hunger crisis.

Hunger News

Humanitarian aid workers serve on the front lines of conflicts worldwide. In 2013, two World Vision aid workers paid the ultimate price in Darfur, Sudan.

From the Field

Darfur, Sudan: Fallen aid workers remembered

Humanitarian aid workers serve civilians on the front lines of conflicts around the world, and sometimes they pay the ultimate price. In 2013, two World Vision aid workers were killed in Darfur, Sudan.

Disaster Relief

On a sweltering summer day, nothing is quite as refreshing as a cold citrus drink—and fresh lime soda is a favorite way to beat the heat in countries like India and Bangladesh. This easy lime soda recipe — it’s just a few ingredients — is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with your family and at summer barbecues.

From the Field

In the kitchen: Lime soda recipe

On a sweltering summer day, nothing is quite as refreshing as a cold citrus drink — and fresh lime soda is a favorite way to beat the heat in countries like India and Bangladesh. This easy recipe — it’s just a few ingredients — is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with your family and at summer barbecues.

Charitable Giving

This Father’s Day we bring you eight fathers around the world who make what we do here at World Vision possible — by becoming change-makers for their children.

From the Field

Fathers: The unsung heroes of World Vision

This Father’s Day, we bring you eight fathers around the world who make what we do here at World Vision possible — by choosing to be game-changers and change-makers in the lives of their own children.

Child Sponsorship

East Africa Food Crisis: 25 million people are in danger of starvation in East Africa. Listen to the voices of Ngikwasinyen, a community now called “dry sand.” Hear their cries.

From the Field

East Africa food crisis: Voices from Turkana

25 million people are in danger of starvation in East Africa. Listen to the voices of Ngikwasinyen, a community now called “dry sand.” Hear their cries.