World Vision India, as an organisation, is committed to child well-being in the country and has been actively engaging with communities across the nation through various projects that have benefitted thousands of children. Being a child-focused organisation, child health and…
Angel pursues her dream of becoming a doctor
Eleven-year-old Angel is a sponsored child of World Vision India and studies in class five. She is the youngest of four sisters and a brother and lives in a tiny room along with her parents in a bustling slum in…
Saving Rupa from Malnutrition
In August 2017, a weak and frail Rupa was brought into the anganwadi for a screening process for all children between the age group of 6 and 59 months. Her Mid-Upper Arm Circumference measured only 11.3 cm, indicating severe acute malnutrition.…
Working together to achieve the Global Goals
What are SDGs? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. There are a total of 17 SDGs,…
Children as Health Warriors
Tuberculosis (TB), a preventable and curable disease, ironically kills more children in India than diarrhoea, malaria or HIV/AIDS.* TB in children is overlooked and is under-reported. It is estimated that about 200 children die of TB every day in India.** These…
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…
Hunger Free
In many parts of the world, hunger is the only reality people know. World Vision India believes a hunger free world is possible. There are lakhs of children living in our country who are malnourished resulting in low immunity and…