World News & Stories

Sponsorship has taught me is a thankful heart

Once in need of an education herself, teacher Marie-Francois vowed to sponsor girls across the world.

Andre travels with his family to Armenia to see his sponsored child where they rediscover faith, heritage, community, recreation and hope.

Friendship, community and giving unto others: these are pillars of being a WV ambassador and what makes up Kristin’s story.

Leonardo is a civil servant, ensuring his community has clean water—something he could only dream of as a child.

Discover how former sponsored child Josephine’s life was impacted, and how sponsorship changed the future for her own children.

With the help of World Vision, former child sponsor Magna's newfound confidence is helping Syrian refugees find their voice.

It was child sponsors who allowed us to respond to the coronavirus crisis immediately. They’ll also ensure we’re there for the long term.

The reasons that a person decides to sponsor a child vary. We asked our community of sponsors their why. These are their stories.

I first heard about World Vision through the media, decades ago. At the age of 40 I lost my mother from a heart attack. The grief was unbearable. I felt alone. I had no husband and was childless. But I had purchased a Bichon Frise the previous year with the option of breeding her. She became my best friend. I could not have loved a creature more and knew having a human child without a husband was nothing I wanted to handle. The decision to sponsor my first World Vision child was made the same year my mother passed.

World Vision is an international charitable organization working in nearly 100 countries. Learn about World Vision's work and impact in the lives of millions of people.

Learn how Hofland has been making a difference by partnering with World Vision Canada - driving real positive impact in the lives of the most vulnerable children.

Choosing the best child sponsorship program in Canada involves many factors. Make the right decision by asking the right questions and getting all the facts.

This page contains personal story submissions from World Vision child sponsors.

This Christmas, your generosity helps parents and sponsored children worldwide experience the joy of giving and receiving, creating a beautiful cycle of hope and impact.