Vinita was only 17 when her parents decided to get her married. She had always dreamed of attending college. Her parents did not share the same dream. Her mother never went to school and her father dropped out in the…
Helping Children Be Safe
Vishal lives in Central Kolkata, one of the busiest places in the city. He is studying in the 9th standard and walks to school. “We have lots of traffic here and it is a big problem for students. We don’t have proper…
She’s one in 4.3 million
Safina happened to be one in 4.3 million. But she was #neveroldenough.
Muniyamma’s Never Give up Attitude
From the year 1993 to 2005, Muniyamma lived in Krishnagiri Polio Home that is supported by World Vision India. Now, 32, she works in a Government sector in the Audit department as a Consolidator. Although Muniyamma is disabled and her…
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…
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…
Going the Distance
Gifts of wheelchair and toilets make a world of difference to children with disability. “It was until last year, that I had to use a wooden stick to go to school. Most of the time, my mother had to carry me…
The Pinnacle of a Girl’s Dream
The countdown was getting near. Clad in a blue judogi, Simran’s strong hands were tightly gripping her opponent’s and her feet fixed firm on the ground. She quickly made her next move and pinned her opponent to the ground. She…
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…
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…