World Vision is putting into action the largest humanitarian response in our history. But what does that look like on the ground for child sponsorship? What are the key issues we’re tackling? We asked eight questions of the experts leading our work around the world, to find out.

“I felt so sad. Nothing to eat. A sick mother. I did not know what to do. I sneaked out with my sister without my parents’ knowledge and we begged for money under the hot sun. I was shy asking for money but we needed it,” shared nine-year-old Thandar.

#didyouknow, the Nepalese have a unique festival just for man's best friend? Find out what other celebrations your sponsored child celebrates.

#didyouknow that China has the world’s largest country in terms of population size, amounting to around 1.43 billion people? Find out more about your sponsored child's local context and how life looks like for most of them! 

If you were to visit your sponsored child in the Philippines, you might just face personal questions as Filipinos see this as part of the hospitality they are prided for! 

#didyouknow your sponsored child in Ethiopia follows a totally different calendar? Locals here rely on the Julian calendar which consists of 12 months with 30 days and the 13th month of 5 days. 

#didyouknow green jackfruit curry is a popular dish in Sri Lanka? Find out more about the cuisine unique to your sponsored child and what life is like for them! 

Do you know Indonesia is made up of more than 300 distinct ethnic and linguisitic groups? 

If you're thinking of writing to your sponsored child, here's what you can ask them about their favourite festivals and food.