Worldbuddies – friends for life

Hey, do you want to be a Worldbuddy? To sign up or ask for more information, email us at info@worldbuddies.org.nz
or call 0800 800 776.

Who can? You can!
Anyone who wants to get to know a child their own age living in a community in need. All you need to do is get a grown-up's (either a parent, caregiver, grandparent or teacher) permission and support to sponsor a child.

How much?
Sponsoring a child costs $40 a month so you will need to talk with the grown-up who is supporting you about how the money will be raised.

There's more…
Check out the funzone and Grown-ups' Info pages for ideas and activities to help you and your grown-up make the most of being part of the Worldbuddy programme.

These pages will be updated four times a year – around school holiday time - and World Vision will send a reminder email with a link to the Worldbuddies webpage so you don't miss out.

Got questions about Worldbuddies?
Kids click here for more information on Worldbuddies (FAQs)
Grown-ups click here for more information on Worldbuddies (FAQs)

Why I support Worldbuddies

Character is the greatest legacy you can leave your children. It will help them succeed in every dimension of their lives, especially in their relationships with others. The two keys of a wonderful character are altruism, the unselfish concern for others, and empathy, understanding and entering into the feelings of others.

Apart from visiting a World Vision project, Parents Inc. can think of no better way for a child to learn empathy and altruism than through Worldbuddies.

With help along the way, Worldbuddies provides wonderful opportunities for parents to ‘character –coach' their children.

- John Cowan

Spot the similarities and differences...

Here’s an opportunity for you to learn about the similarities and differences that exist for children around the world. 

Just click on Spot the Similarities and Differences and work out what is similar and what is different in each of the sets of photos.

To make it even more fun you can send us your ideas and go in the draw to win a family entertainment gift box which includes DVD vouchers, family games, popcorn, Fairtrade chocolate, coffee and a whole lot of other stuff.  

Click here to do the Spot the Similarities and Differences quiz

Worldbuddies
Song

Hey everybody! Joe here from The Funky Monkeys! GUESS WHAT?!?!

...We just finished recording a REALLY cool, brand new song called 'Worldbuddies', and, get this, you can download it for FREE by clicking right here, or on the link below!

We think ‘Worldbuddies' is an extremely valuable way of giving kids a global perspective and getting them to think beyond themselves in a fun, relevant way!

So go on, sponsor a Worldbuddy today.

Joe Monkey