A World Vision former sponsored child now plans birthday parties for World Vision-sponsored children in southern Zambia.
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Child Sponsorship
Voices
Q&A: Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland
Sugarland duo Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush talk about why they’re excited about child sponsorhip and partnering wtih World Vision.
Prayers
Praying for your sponsored child
Praying the Scriptures is one of the most powerful ways to talk to God. Pray Psalm 139 over your sponsored child using the prompts below that correspond with verses in the Psalm.
Voices
Child sponsorship helps children understand that God sees them
World Vision child sponsor Laura Crosby shares how child sponsorship lets children know that God sees them. They are precious in his sight.
Voices
In God’s economy, people are ‘priceless’
World Vision U.S. president Rich Stearns, who is retiring at the end of September, reflects on his time leading World Vision and how Jesus proved how priceless all people are to God, which changes everything.
From the Field
Seeking justice: A former sponsored child in Bolivia becomes a lawyer
Ruth grew up in a Bolivian village rife with abuse, alcoholism, and abandonment. She has a passion for seeking justice on behalf of children. Through World Vision sponsorship and a friendship with Rich Stearns, World Vision U.S. president, she found the strength and support to live out her dream of becoming a lawyer.
Voices
National Twin Day: The challenge of parenting for two
Being a twin can be fun … but also sometimes frustrating. But for parents of twins, it’s twice the work! For National Twin Day, read what it’s like to be a twin and how having twins can be extra difficult for many parents around the world.
Change Makers
In the potter’s hands: How God shaped a Child Ambassador
When was the last time God changed the shape of your life? For Child Ambassador Randi Jo Rooks, she knows the exact date in 2013. Read how God led Randi to say yes to a new ministry of helping children in need and how he brought her story full circle in Uganda.
From the Field
Unique baby names from around the world
Looking for some unique baby names from around the world? We’ve met some amazing children through our global charity work. Many of these kids were given some pretty unique names! This is a collection of some of the most unique baby names from around the world.
Special Features
Building happy childhoods
MAY 18, 2018, ARMENIA — World Vision works with parents, teachers, and community leaders in Armenia to help build safe and happy childhoods for kids from pre-birth all the way up through young adulthood.