Eight-year-old Egodine lives in a small community in northwestern Burkina Faso, where there is no easy access to safe water or electricity. So, when she heard her Compassion centre was digging a new borehole at the church, she was excited to watch every step of the journey.

This International Women’s Day, we want to introduce three women who are leaving their legacy in the most extraordinary ways.

Whether you are a child sponsor or are thinking about becoming one, here are seven ways your support can help transform a child’s life.

One year ago, Tearfund launched its first Mums and Bubs programme through our partner, Compassion. Kiwis responded, and this year we were able to support two amazing groups of mums and their little ones in Kupang and North Maluku, Indonesia.