Safina happened to be one in 4.3 million. But she was #neveroldenough.
Creating Ripple Effects
“Mum says we can study as much as we want. My sister wants to be a doctor when she grows up, so do I,” says Sudha*. Growing up, life was tough for Sudha and her siblings. Their father was infected…
Laxmi’s right to life
2-year-old Laxmi could barely stand. Poor nutrition had delayed her developments. At six months, Laxmi was given cow’s milk and when she was a year old, her family started her on Chapati. This state of health not only pertains to…
Krishna gets a second chance
As our vehicle comes to a halt, a young girl came running to greet with a broad smile. This is Krishna, our sponsored child. Her face is not hidden under a scarf, as it was with her most times. Her…
#PressforProgress
#PressforProgress The International Women’s Day comes with much fanfare every year. A plethora of ‘gender’ discussions kick-started, films screened, rallies held and what not. But, like any other day, it goes just as quick as it came. This year though,…
Happy Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s day, we asked a couple of children about the meaning of love and we got some cute and innocent responses from them. Love can have various definitions, but for World Vision India, children are at the heart of…
A Doctor in the Making
Bhagyasri lived in a thatched house on mountain slopes in a little village in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The mud steps that led to her house became slippery during the rainy season, making it difficult for people to commute. Going down…
Thank you!
Here’s a video dedicated to all our loving sponsors and well-wishers. As a World Vision India child sponsor, you impact lives in ways you never know. And as we come to the end of the year 2017, we would like…
Shivani – a story of victory
It’s the night of Diwali, 19-year-old Shivani carefully places candles along the steps of the front door of her house. The soft candlelight illuminates her face. Just as the festival of lights denotes victory over darkness, Shivani’s story is nothing…
A surprise for Saloni
Life gave Saloni a rough start. Her father walked away when she was still in her mother’s womb. A few months after she was born, her mother took her own life, leaving Saloni and her brothers orphaned. She and her…