Bandits stole the livestock of Asinyen’s family. In Turkana, animals equal wealth. That’s when her father felt he had no choice but to bead his daughter, which means she’s available to be married. With marriage comes a dowry, which helps ease the poverty families face. Asinyen wants to return to school. She and her family hope that World Vision’s Big Dream to End Child Marriage program will help them find an alternative to marrying off their 11-year-old daughter.
News & Stories
Child Marriage
From the Field
Eyewitness to need: Keeping a promise in Ghana
A mother and her two daughters take an unusual vacation to Ghana. They not only see the beauty of God’s earth, but learn how not having clean water stops progress for mothers and daughters just like them.
From the Field
Building resilient communities by improving lives of women and girls
Traditionally women and girls have faced many obstacles that have kept them from realizing their full potential. World Vision works alongside local leaders to increase possibilities for girls and women and by doing so, strengthens the entire community.
From the Field
25 memorable moments from 2025
In 2025, millions of lives were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope in the midst of hardship. Read as photographers from World Vision’s U.S. office share particular moments and photos that moved them.
From the Field
Top 10 most dangerous places in the world to be a child
These are the 10 most dangerous places in the world today — not just for travelers, but for the children and families who call these places home. From war and political instability to extreme hunger and displacement, these regions face immense challenges. Here’s what’s happening and how organizations like World Vision are working to bring hope through food, water, protection, and more.
From the Field
Child marriage: Facts, FAQs, and how to help end it
Child marriage is a violation of human rights. Marrying as a child compromises a girl’s development and severely limits her opportunities in life. Get the facts about child marriage and learn how you help end it.
From the Field
Her voice, her future: Unlocking children’s confidence
Children are the future — and World Vision is empowering youth to be leaders in their communities who advocate for their own well-being, protection for themselves and their peers, and an end to child marriage.
From the Field
The cost of child marriage
When families in Kenya are faced with extreme poverty and social pressure, they often seek relief by marrying off their young daughters to older men. World Vision has decided to help bring an end to child marriage and other harmful practices for girls by tackling the root causes.
From the Field
Standing strong for change: Advocating for child rights in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Nayeem devotes his time and attention to advocating for children’s rights. By the time he was 17, his efforts had helped stop child marriages, combat trafficking, and empower over 1,300 children with knowledge of their rights.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for children’s protection
Child labor and exploitation, female genital mutilation (FGM), and human trafficking are among the greatest evils in the world. Pray with us for an end to all harm against children and for World Vision’s work to protect children.