World News & Stories

Samuel Omoll has come a long way from living on the streets at just 11 years-old. Given a hand up, he’s now giving back.

Manjit has taken on the challenge of cycling across Canada to raise funds and awareness for girls continuing education in India

A cross-party delegation of MPs, including Liberal MP Gagan Sikand, Liberal MP Pam Damoff, Conservative MP Len Webber, and NDP MP Cheryl Hardcastle, travelled to Kenya on a trip organized by World Vision.

Solomon grew up in a community where he had to walk long distances to find water. Now he’s walking 6K so children like him don’t have to.

Canadians talk about what community means to them. 

Sara and Rabika may live worlds apart, but their passion and drive to reach their goals is parallel.

The It takes a village series we’ve been sharing with you over the past month has been exploring the universal understanding that “it takes a village to raise a child” by highlighting the importance of community. 

Tolu is a passionate nurse working in a busy suburban hospital. Nurse Beate is on the front lines of child health in rural Burundi. It will take both of their strengths and resources to ensure children grow up healthy.

The language of music is something that can transform a life. Isabel teaches it to her community in Guatemala through violin, in much the same way my high school choir teacher Laurelle passed it on to me.

Aimée Wimbush-Bourque runs a blog devoted to real-life, delicious, kid-friendly nourishment that her readers can make themselves. She's also a champion of community and families, just like Delia from one of our projects in Bolivia.

Education took Sunday from child refugee to agricultural scientist. Now she is improving the lives of women and families in her community, by teaching them how to be food secure. 

Ten years ago, my life completely changed while working in Buduburam Refugee Camp, Ghana. To have the opportunity to return to Ghana last fall, once again changed me forever. As a child sponsorship ambassador, I am privileged to share these stories.

Meghan Markle has long been involved in humanitarian efforts and charity work from volunteering in soup kitchens as a teenager, to advocating for gender equality with the UN and raising awareness for the world most vulnerable children.

A World Vision Canada employee talks about how her children helped her think of Valentine's Day differently. 

With 32 years of experience braving the frigid waters of Lake Ontario, the Courage Brothers are Canada’s highest authority on how to keep yourself motivated this Polar Bear Dip.

This young World Vision blogger gives you the moo-down on what a cow can mean to a family in need.

A sandy Christmas can look pretty different from a white Christmas. But the spirit of giving and spending time with family is the same wherever you are.

The humble egg is making an exceptional difference in the lives of children and families around the world. 

Five ways to make gift giving a little easier

When the pressures of the holidays seem to be too much, this article reminds us of what is important.