Five ways you can help change the world this summer

Engage members of your community in activities that will ignite their passion to end poverty and injustice.

Summer is a terrific time to do something out of the ordinary with your church or community to raise awareness about the poverty and justice issues that you are passionate about and invite others to get involved.

Here are a few suggestions:

Start a “Hole in Our Gospel” book group

Now available in paperback, this awarding-winning book by Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., urges Christians to embrace their biblical responsibility to serve the poor. “The Hole in Our Gospel” is a terrific resource for small groups or individual reflection. Visit www.theholeinourgospel.com.

Bring the End Malaria campaign to your community

Share World Vision’s End Malaria campaign with your small group, congregation, book club, or neighborhood this summer. Download resources like our Malaria Prayer Guide. Or, request a copy of our nine-minute malaria impact DVD, “Africa’s Deadliest Predator.” This video brings the deadliest predator to life, with stories of children and families affected by malaria. Check out our End Malaria resource page to see the full array of free resources to help you advocate and raise awareness about this leading killer of children.

Host a Broken Bread Poverty Meal

Host a Broken Bread Poverty Meal in your community this summer. Through a simple porridge meal, true-to-life stories, discussion, prayer, and advocacy, participants identify with and intercede on behalf of those broken by the cycle of poverty, disease, and hunger. Visit www.worldvision.org/brokenbread for more information and meal resources.

Run for Team World Vision

Are you running a race this summer or autumn? Run for Team World Vision! By joining Team World Vision, you can dedicate your race to raising awareness and funds for some of the world's most vulnerable children. Just choose an athletic event that you want to participate in, and Team World Vision provides you with a personal fundraising webpage to make it easy for your friends and family to support you by donating online. Visit www.worldvision.org/teamworldvision.

Lead a poverty and justice study group

Lead discussions with your Sunday school class or home group about poverty and justice issues and God’s heart for the poor and oppressed. For free products that will help guide your conversations, visit www.worldvisionresources.com.