Like many others, Eva's life took a dramatic turn when the war in Ukraine started in February 2022. After two weeks of war, together with her mother they made the difficult decision to flee to Lviv, leaving behind the only home she’d ever known. Eva initially continued her education online through her school in Huliaipole. Yet, distance, both physical and emotional, weighed on her. A turning point came when her mother discovered a local day center, run by World Vision’s local partner. 

At its core, forced child marriage is a fundamental violation of human rights. It has no place in 2025. That’s why together, we are helping girls to take back their choices and their futures. The consequences of child marriage can be catastrophic, so why do some parents let it happen or worse… force their girls to do it? The reasons for child marriage are broad and complex, but there are three main driving forces.

From abduction and captivity to finding her way back to school and reclaiming her dreams, Former child soldier Rose's story is a testament of her strength. Despite unimaginable hardships, she declares, "I am not ashamed of what happened to me anymore. I have a future to fight for." 

By giving children and their communities the knowledge, skills and tools they need to protect children against violence, sponsorship is changing lives and futures – and children themselves are leading the way. Meet 6 young change makers—inspired by their teachers, mentors, parents and sponsors—who are taking a stand against violence. 

At first, everyone thought, Jusline would not survive. But life for her began to change when her mum took her to a mobile World Vision health clinic near her home.

Around the world, one billion people live with a disability – that’s almost 15% of the global population. Of this billion, 80% are in developing countries; there are higher levels of disability among women, the poor, and the elderly. 

Even when you don’t have much in the bank, financial systems matter more than you might think. Here are 10 facts about the ripple effect financial systems have on your sponsored child’s life – and how you’re helping families tap into better money management simply by sponsoring.

At 18-years old, Immaculée overcame adversity to pursue a future in Auto Mechanics. World Vision, through our Childhood Rescue program, created a trades program that helped 90 young people including Immaculée to train in various trades such as auto mechanics, cutting and sewing, as well as men's and women's hairdressing.

Thanks to World Vision, Maman Belbiche is now able to support her children’s education and provides a better life for her family. She is grateful to World Vision for their support, which helped heal her daughter and gave her the tools to rebuild her life