Children are our future, but problems like COVID-19, conflict and climate change are posing a great threat to a generation growing up in the world’s most vulnerable places. Every child’s future is on the line.
The scale of these challenges can seem overwhelming, but transformation, one child’s life at a time, IS happening. And it begins with you.
By sponsoring a child, you can change the worlds of vulnerable children through clean water, education and more, while empowering them to become world-changers themselves. We invite you to see the power of child sponsorship through the story of a child named Do:
When it comes to changing the world, EVERY Child Counts! And out there, there’s a child that’s counting on you. Be a World Vision child sponsor today from just RM65 a month.
We are community-led: We work hand-in-hand with vulnerable communities to fix the root causes of poverty – so every child can grow up and achieve their fullest potential.
We are child-focused: We ensure that children are empowered to develop healthy minds, bodies, and spirits, so they can achieve long-term success for themselves and their community.
We maximise impact: We combine your monthly donations with those of other sponsors of that community to make the biggest impact on the worst problems children face. In fact, because of our community-focused solutions, for every child you help, four more benefit, too.
Your first letter from your sponsored child
Not long after you begin your sponsorship, you'll receive a letter from your sponsored child. He or she will tell you more about themselves, what they like to eat and play, and ask questions about you. You may even receive a work of art drawn just for you!
Your first community update
You'll see the improvements being made to the lives of the entire community through regular updates. From new projects such as water boreholes and schools, to how much longer we'll be working in the community, and how the lives of other children in the community are changing too.
Your first shared life’s moment
You'll witness as your sponsored child reaches key milestones in their life, thanks to you. Whether it's their first day of school, first time tasting clean water, or walking in their first new pair of shoes – you can share their excitement.
Besides child sponsorship, there are other ways you can get involved in changing a child’s world:
Give towards a desired fund to help vulnerable children and communities around the world.
Share and advocate for children in need. Get your friends and family members involved too!
Be part of a growing community giving their time, skills and energy to change lives.
Contributions from child sponsors are pooled together to be invested in long-term development programmes that will give your sponsored child(ren), their family and community a brighter future. World Vision works to develop and improve the following in the communities we serve:
The duration of your sponsorship depends on your personal conviction and preference. Your sponsorship may last a few years or the entire duration of the community’s development, typically 10-15 years. A child may remain sponsored up to age 21.
The goal of child sponsorship is to bring your child and their community to health and self-reliance so that they can face the future confidently. We hope you can continue your sponsorship until the work is completed so that you can witness the transformation made possible by your support.
Our commitment is to keep our administration and overhead costs below 20%. We have been keeping to this standard since we started operations in 1997. Expenses include costs of donor care, administration, fundraising and awareness building. You can download our latest Annual Review to learn more.
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In 2023, 83% of donations collected were used for programmes that benefit children, families and communities in need.
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