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You didn't just target the symptoms of poverty. You worked hand-in-hand with the people of Onga to tackle its root causes. Kids now eat healthy foods every day. They drink clean water and use safe toilets. With cows and goats, families have more ways to earn a living and can save for the future. Crops are flourishing, children are thriving in school, and new mums and babies are getting essential healthcare. Thank you!
Nutrition
Nutrition
Through your support for backyard veggie gardens, cooking demonstrations, growth monitoring, and more, children under 5 years old are healthier, stronger, and ready to start school on time.
Education
Education
Because you cared, more children are in primary school, and 3 in 4 are now staying on for high school. This is a big increase from only 1 in 3 getting the chance to stay in school in 2012.
Family income
Family income
Your support for farming training, cows, goats, vegetable seeds, and tailoring skills are just some of the ways you've equipped families to earn more income and provide for their kids.
Hunger and poor harvests were robbing Brian of his future. As Brian shares: "We had no option but to stay home and watch our friends go to school, because we could not go on empty stomachs."
Thanks to your kindness, Brian's parents received farming training, joined a savings group, and were given a cow for milk and income.
Today, Brian's family harvests five times as much food and can send their children to school with full stomachs. And his dad is determined to share everything he's learnt. Thank you for starting this circle of kindness with your love!
Read Brian's story
“See how strong I have grown!”
At 19 years old, Moses is about to become the first person in his whole village, to go to university. And it’s thanks to a kind sponsor like you, his hard work – and a dairy cow.
Read Moses' story
Better health, education, and food
Your commitment to children in Onga has meant good health, quality education, and nutritious food year-round, says Onga Community Manager Lindani in her letter of thanks to you.
Read Lindani's letter
“I believe my future is bright”
“Through sponsorship, my life has changed in many good ways," says 16-year-old Mirriam. Be inspired by the awesome difference sponsors like you have made!
Read Mirriam's story
And not only read, but understand what they're reading too! This incredible change is thanks to your commitment to quality education, starting at preschool.
More children are now succeeding in school, thanks to your support for disability-friendly facilities, quality teacher training, and vital learning resources.
Your kindness protects children from diseases caused by dirty water, so they're healthier, can attend school, and no longer have to spend hours collecting water.
Toilets keep children and families safe from disease. Plus, your care protects children from other dangers too, as they don't need to go outside at night.
Thanks to you, more women now give birth with the skilled care they need, meaning safer births and better ongoing health for both mum and baby.
Your support means families don't have to rely on only one source of income to survive. They're stronger, more resilient, and able to meet their children's needs.
Where water and hope flow freely
Delia (8), Cathrine (10), Blessings (11) and Boniface (11) are grateful for the safe, clean drinking water you helped provide, which will last for generations!
Your love means it's never too late
"I dropped out of school when I was 15 because I got pregnant. World Vision encouraged me to go back, and I'm now at secondary school." Regina, age 18
Sowing seeds of change
"My siblings and I no longer go to bed on an empty stomach... Even my performance in school is better. Thank you!" Gloria, 13, received seeds and farm training thanks to you.
Learning for life
"Thank you for supporting our schools with essential learning resources. The desks have greatly improved our learning environment and help us concentrate better in class.” Violet