A Story of Special Connection Starting from a Sponsor's Photo Chosen by a Child ~ Child Sponsorship 'Chosen' Arrives in Japan with World Vision Ambassador Lee Junho
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- A Story of Special Connection Starting from a Sponsor's Photo Chosen by a Child ~ Child Sponsorship 'Chosen' Arrives in Japan with World Vision Ambassador Lee Junho
- World Vision Japan introduces 'Chosen,' a new sponsorship format where the child chooses the sponsor. Ambassador Lee Junho is supporting the campaign launch in Japan.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 8, 2026
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World Vision Japan introduces 'Chosen,' a new sponsorship format where the child chooses the sponsor. Ambassador Lee Junho is supporting the campaign launch in Japan.
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- A Story of Special Connection Starting from a Sponsor's Photo Chosen by a Child ~ Child Sponsorship 'Chosen' Arrives in Japan with World Vision Ambassador Lee Junho (April 8, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 8, 2026
World Vision Japan introduces 'Chosen,' a new sponsorship format where the child chooses the sponsor. Ambassador Lee Junho is supporting the campaign launch in Japan.
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* World Vision Ambassador Lee Junho will participate in the 'Chosen' campaign currently being promoted by World Vision Japan.
* 'Chosen' is a new way to start child sponsorship. Your support through child sponsorship sustains the healthy growth of children and brings hopeful changes to them and their communities by improving nutrition and hygiene, supporting education, and assisting in economic independence. You can participate in 'Chosen' from the official World Vision Japan website.
* Lee Junho, who is celebrating his 16th year as a child sponsor this year, supports 'Chosen' based on his own experiences.
The international NGO World Vision (Secretariat: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, National Director: Migiwa Nakajima, WVJ), which supports children worldwide, announced today, April 8, that World Vision Korea Ambassador Lee Junho will participate in the campaign in Japan for 'Chosen', a new way to start child sponsorship that is currently expanding. Lee Junho joins the campaign to convey the significance of 'Chosen', which respects children's right to choose and their autonomy, and to encourage widespread interest and participation in Japan as well.
You can participate in 'Chosen' from the official WVJ website. Those who sign up for 'Chosen' now will receive a special photo card signed by Lee Junho as a gift. This photo card symbolically represents the essence of the campaign: a special connection starting from a single photograph.
'Chosen' is a new way to start child sponsorship where the child being supported 'chooses' their sponsor. This 'reversed concept' of flipping the traditional method where the supporter chooses, as well as the stories of encounters born from the child's reasons for 'choosing' and the joy of 'being chosen', have garnered attention. It was even featured on NHK's 'International News 2025' (broadcast on July 30, 2025 on NHK BS1). So far, approximately 50,000 people have participated worldwide.
Those who participate in 'Chosen' and become child sponsors are asked to send in a photo of themselves.
* 'Chosen' is a new way to start child sponsorship. Your support through child sponsorship sustains the healthy growth of children and brings hopeful changes to them and their communities by improving nutrition and hygiene, supporting education, and assisting in economic independence. You can participate in 'Chosen' from the official World Vision Japan website.
* Lee Junho, who is celebrating his 16th year as a child sponsor this year, supports 'Chosen' based on his own experiences.
The international NGO World Vision (Secretariat: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, National Director: Migiwa Nakajima, WVJ), which supports children worldwide, announced today, April 8, that World Vision Korea Ambassador Lee Junho will participate in the campaign in Japan for 'Chosen', a new way to start child sponsorship that is currently expanding. Lee Junho joins the campaign to convey the significance of 'Chosen', which respects children's right to choose and their autonomy, and to encourage widespread interest and participation in Japan as well.
You can participate in 'Chosen' from the official WVJ website. Those who sign up for 'Chosen' now will receive a special photo card signed by Lee Junho as a gift. This photo card symbolically represents the essence of the campaign: a special connection starting from a single photograph.
'Chosen' is a new way to start child sponsorship where the child being supported 'chooses' their sponsor. This 'reversed concept' of flipping the traditional method where the supporter chooses, as well as the stories of encounters born from the child's reasons for 'choosing' and the joy of 'being chosen', have garnered attention. It was even featured on NHK's 'International News 2025' (broadcast on July 30, 2025 on NHK BS1). So far, approximately 50,000 people have participated worldwide.
Those who participate in 'Chosen' and become child sponsors are asked to send in a photo of themselves.
FAQ
What is the 'Chosen' program?
It's a new form of support program where the children in need choose their sponsors (Child Sponsors) by looking at their photos, rather than sponsors choosing the children.
How can I receive Lee Joono's special benefits?
You can receive a signed special photo card by applying for 'Chosen' through the official World Vision Japan website.
What is the donation used for?
The donation is used to bring about hopeful changes for children and their communities through improving nutrition and hygiene, providing educational support, and promoting economic independence.