Tag Archives: Sri Lanka

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] Meeting my O!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Allison Olfelt in Child Sponsorship

September is “Connect With Your Sponsored Child” month. Allison Olfelt was given a unique opportunity to do just that when she traveled to Sri Lanka last month with the World Vision blogger team. Read on to learn about Allison’s experience meeting Odish and his mother — and learn how you can visit your sponsored child. This post originally appeared on Allison’s blog, O My Family....

How child sponsorship through World Vision works

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Laura Tremaine in Child Sponsorship

Maybe you’ve wondered how World Vision’s global programs work; why sponsorship is a monthly pledge; or what happens when someone stops sponsoring a child. During her visit to Sri Lanka with the World Vision blogger team, Laura Tremaine sought answers to these questions, and here, she shares some of her experience. This post originally appeared on Laura’s blog, Hollywood Housewife....

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] I don’t think it’s just the jet-lag talking

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Joy Bennett in Child Sponsorship

I don’t think it’s just the jet-lag talking | World Vision Blog

Joy Bennett traveled to Sri Lanka with our blogger team last week to experience firsthand how World Vision’s sponsorship programs are making a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities in need. Along the way, she discovered just how stark poverty can be — and how blessed we are as Americans. How does she feel now that she’s back in the United States? Read on to find out. This post originally appeared on Joy’s blog, Joy in This Journey....

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] Sewvandi and Mala

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Laura Tremaine in Child Sponsorship

During her visit to Sri Lanka last week with the World Vision blogger team, Laura Tremaine met Mala and her daughter, Sewvandi, whose story she shares below. Knowing that education is key to helping Sewvandi escape from poverty, Laura made a special commitment to the girl. This post originally appeared on Laura’s blog, Hollywood Housewife....

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] The crowd waiting for us in the street, and my new hero

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Shawn Smucker in Child Sponsorship

The crowd waiting for us in the street, and my new hero | World Vision Blog

Shawn Smucker traveled with the World Vision blogger team to Sri Lanka last week, visiting with children, families, and communities whose lives have been changed by our work made possible through child sponsorship. In this post, he describes his experience receiving a very warm welcome from residents of an area where World Vision is concluding its development work, which has equipped the community to become self-sufficient and sustainable. This post originally appeared on Shawn’s blog....