On our more than 50 years of doing ministry work in the Philippines, World Vision is blessed to gain various support from its existing sponsors/ donors and supporters through their testimonies. Most of all, World Vision is also proud of sharing some stories of transformation about our former sponsored children themselves whose lives have been changed because they were given the opportunity through Child Sponsorship.
“There are many sacrifices and hard choices made but it was all worth it because it is for our beloved angels. This is the same experience I have had with being a mother to our sponsored children. There were times when life was hard and it was so easy to give up sponsoring our children due to ever increasing expenses and challenges in life but we were committed to helping our sponsored children have a better future.”
In tribute to all faithful sponsors who have continued to keep their pledge to support World Vision children for 5 and 10 years, World Vision hosted a Loyal Donor Dinner on March 15. Over 150 sponsors gathered for a night of great fun, fellowship, and food.
See how Child Sponsorship blessed the lives of couples who made the choice of helping out a child together.
He’s tall, decently dressed in white barong and strides like an accomplished military officer in his youth. He looks stern from afar but as he steps closer to the crowd, his gaze somewhat undrapes a heart warmly beaming within.
1999 Ms. Universe first-runner up Miriam Quiambao spends a day with her valentine at a World Vision assisted Community Resource Center (CRC).
“It’s like a domino effect, you push one tile and everything else falls, one after the other.” This is how James puts into words the little act of kindness he and his friends are doing.
In the midst of all the glitz and glamour of entertainment photography, photographer Jervy Santiago takes time off for totally different shots. During his free time, he volunteers with World Vision capturing a reality of the lives of the less fortunate. He explains, “It’s not a question of why I do it… Meron akong natututunan each time I go…”
An officer who rose from the ranks and life of poverty
He is a high-ranking officer of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)- a picture of distinction, confidence and discipline. As the official PCG spokesperson, you may have seen him on television warning the public on an impending danger or calming them after a tragic incident on the Philippine shores.
He is Leutenant Commander Arman Balilo: a former World Vision sponsored child.
Efren Peñaflorida, a World Vision former sponsored child was nominated for CNN’s Heroes Awards - a citation given to ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary deeds. It spotlights people who are making a good contribution to society, helping make a difference in the world.
The work Efren does championing the cause of children is nothing short of heroism. And it wasn’t long until his work reached halfway around the world and was recognized by nothing less than CNN.
