Marking the World Environment Day on June 5, 2017, employees of Thomson Reuters set out to Ballari, the city that has been declared drought-hit by the government of Karnataka. Being a drought-prone area with high temperatures and dry climate, water…
Go Green. Connect with Nature.
Here’s the 22-year-old Rajender’s tree garden! Sharing his life-changing decision to nurture plants, Rajender says, “My village was lush green once upon a time. It’s all gone. The tree saplings, guava and mango, given to me by World Vision India…
Reconnecting with Nancy
For World Vision India reconnecting with a formerly sponsored child is like meeting an old friend invoking fond memories of times spent together. But here, there is an added thrill of knowing that this friend now has a better life. Meet…
Be Bold For Change
Flattering figures of speech, allegories and personifications of women are often synonymous with special days or campaigns. However, just as the day fades, so do all those accolades. Being satirically termed the fairer sex, a fair treatment is an obligation.…
NGO Excellence Award
We are glad to inform that World Vision India received the ‘NGO Excellence’ Award. World Vision India CEO & National Director Mr. Cherian Thomas received the award at the World CSR Congress in Mumbai, India. The NGO Award is a…
From a sponsored child to a soccer player
Suraj Kumar is looking forward to make a mark in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He is one among the 15 children who are selected by the TATA trusts and U Sports for a premier collaborative football six-year training programme…
Sponsorship: A Safety Net For Girl Children
Harpreet’s father, Laxman, loves her a lot, buys her toys and makes her happy. Wouldn’t it be a better world if all fathers cared for and loved their girl children? Unfortunately, we still live in a society where girls are…
For the love of the game
Every sports personality has had humble beginnings. The Nehru Stadium in Faridkot is one such a place. It has been home to many athletes, some even competing at the Olympics. Arshdeep, a sponsored child, trains here in badminton. She is…
How Child Sponsorship Empowers A Community
Why does World Vision India’s Child Sponsorship programme focus on community development? Why direct my money to my sponsored child’s community? Why not use it only to meet my child’s needs? If you have similar questions in mind, this is for…
Hope in the midst of chaos!
Even in the midst of a drought situation like this, Kita village in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, is still lush and green. About 265 families reside in Kita village, Yavatmal, Maharashtra. Before 2007, Kita was one of the villages battling drought…