South Asia is home to about 33% of the world’s population who lives on less than USD$1.90 per day. In hopes to extend support to the most vulnerable children in South Asia, World Vision Singapore has actively implemented our child sponsorship programme in certain communities in these three countries - Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

“Being there was new. Beings there were new. It was a moment of body-mind-soul connection...” This is a story about Mr Paranthaman Chinniah and his experience as a World Vision child sponsor and tripper. 

As a sponsored child, Minas was also able to undergo World Vision’s holistically transformative and community-focused programme model, empowering her and children like her to various opportunities, tools and platforms that enabled them to experience the fullness of life despite their everyday struggles.

"I could really see how poverty needs to be tackled from many levels: infrastructure, health, climate change... so many aspects contribute to poverty. A comprehensive approach is needed. What I love about World Vision's work is their aim to empower communities so they can be left to succeed on their own.”

Take a virtual trip to a World Vision community to discover and explore just how child sponsorship helps! 

Nang was on the verge of giving up the hopes of her life goals. Fortunately, with assistance from World Vision, Nang she didn't have to. 

“Why do kids in poorer countries need to suffer?”  With this thought etched in her mind, Haishu began her journey as a World Vision sponsor and has stayed on this path for about 12 years.

“When I saw her I almost cried. I was very moved,” shared Doris. Having shared a close relationship with her sponsored child – writing letters every 2 to 3 months and sending small gifts as well – this personal encounter was special to both of them.

“When I did well in my career and started earning good money, that was when I decided, let’s do something for other people,” said Christian. He feels that helping the children in a community is the sustainable and ideal solution for delivering them out of poverty. “If you want to help in the community, the best thing is to help children because they will be the future of that community.”