Rachana grew up in a home filled with fear. Her father’s violence stole her childhood and her education. But through World Vision’s sponsorship programme, she reclaimed her future and now leads others toward hope.
 

Actions speak louder than words.

Vannak shows what’s possible for sponsored girls

For 13-year-old Glory, a lack of toilets and pads meant missing school, falling behind, and facing risks no child should endure. But thanks to child sponsorship, her story is changing—and so are the futures of thousands of girls like her.

Here’s why your support matters, and how it creates lasting change in the lives of girls everywhere.

In Akkar, Lebanon, hundreds of vulnerable children are receiving vital catch-up education after years of disruption. In this photo essay, meet the students and teachers reigniting a love for learning.

When the only clinic in Umm al-Safa was set to close, Asala and a group of determined women led a peaceful campaign to save it. Their efforts protected vital healthcare for nearly 3,000 people—and proved the power of grassroots action in the face of crisis.

Girls and boys deserve to grow up free from abuse and exploitation. But in the world’s most dangerous places, childhood is frequently the first casualty. Here is Lionel’s story.