Success Stories

Serving Multicultural Families and Children in Korea
As the number of foreign residents in Korea increases rapidly and the nation transforms into a multicultural society, the importance of social integration, in which people from all kinds of…

Child Sponsorship Leads to Realization of Medical School Dream
Reinalyn, who goes by the nickname Madel, is 23 years old and pursuing a medical degree at Manila Central University. Sixteen years ago, Madel’s mother was looking for support to…

Child Sponsorship Provides A Foundation for Success
Thi Lam was born into difficult family circumstances. Because her father died while she was young and her mother was sick, Thi Lam and her two sisters went to live…

Staying in School and Finding Passion for Nursing Thanks to Child Sponsorship
Phanthida, known as Mae Lae, has achieved outstanding academic success due to her discipline in both her studies and life. With the support of the Pearl S. Buck Foundation Thailand,…

Looking Back on a Year of Bridging Cultures and Changing Lives
Thanks to all of Pearl S. Buck International’s generous child sponsors and donors, the impoverished and marginalized children, families, and communities supported and served by our global affiliates and their…

Student Comes Into Her Own as Artist at Chongshi Girls’ School
“It doesn’t really matter if you win or lose; the brave people already win when they stand at the starting line,” Silin, a sponsored child at Chongshi Girls’ School, noted…

Computer Support Helps Children in Vietnamese Orphanages with Education
Though Vietnam had Covid mostly under control by 2023, the country continued to suffer repercussions from years of dealing with the pandemic. People continued to be confronted with various challenges,…

Two Decades of Realizing Dreams in the Philippines
2023 marked the 20th anniversary of Pearl S. Buck Foundation Philippines (PSBP) as an independent affiliate of Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI). Many significant events took place this past year…