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.
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.
Sponsorship Works!
Recently, Efren Penaflorida, 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.
Through their Dynamic Teen Company, Efren and his friends have been able to mentor former gang members, out-of-school youth and drug addicts giving them a second lease on life.
