Trip to the Dominican Republic impacts Child Ambassadors

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World Vision Child Ambassadors are passionate volunteers who know firsthand the life-changing impact of sponsoring a child. Out of an overflow of love and compassion, Child Ambassadors work to improve the lives of children and families living in poverty by inspiring others in their community to sponsor a child, too.

Child Ambassadors also have the unique opportunity to earn a free trip to see how sponsorship is changing lives in another country. Each trip, no matter where in the world, offers life-changing experiences and insight to World Vision's commitment to helping the poor and oppressed.

This year's trip to the Dominican Republic was no different. Our Child Ambassadors grew in compassion and passion to help even more children as they toured World Vision project communities. They were able to see the great need and the tangible hope sponsorship brings to children and families living in desperate poverty.

But don’t take it from us. Here are some powerful messages from a few of the Child Ambassadors who traveled to the Dominican Republic this past March.

"What an amazing experience! I left my heart in the DR with the people and the staff of World Vision. The Lord has richly blessed us all with His wisdom and grace. We saw the light in a sea of darkness and oppression. Every World Vision office is a beacon of hope and a refuge of His loving kindness and tender mercies.

…As Child Ambassadors, our commitment to World Vision communities and staff, as well as, to our sponsored children has been forever engraved in our hearts and lives...Even though we may long to return to see their faces once again, our connection to them will never end. They are not distant memories that fade. Each letter, each picture, every child and community is a constant reminder that we have come full circle.”

-Yvonne, California

“This changes everything. I've seen first hand what I've only read about. I love the commitment shown by WV staff and volunteers...”

-Howard, Florida

"I have seen with my own eyes in the Dominican Republic that World Vision is fearless in reaching out to every child in need in cities and in the countryside.  No rural area is too remote and no slum is too rough for World Vision to try to save its children, physically and spiritually."

-Virginia, Kentucky

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Comments

[Tee Jay Johnson]

What a wonderful post and display and outpouring of passionate and heartfelt love for the children . Because of your love for this cause, it is evident that your visit to the Dominican Repulblic has left an indelible mark on each child who experienced all that World Vision and it's volunteers were able pour into their lives - - they'll always remember this time with a smile, just as I suspect the Lord would have it. The impact is great! God bless each of you for your time dedicated to WV and the cause.