World Vision Resources provides free, downloadable learning materials to help prepare believers to live in an increasingly globalized world and to be active citizens who can help shape a better future. Complimentary resources include activities, exercises, games, Bible studies, and prayer materials for Christians of all ages. There’s also free materials for educators, parents, and church ministers who seek to become more informed about global poverty.

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Resources for grades 1-5

Two Sides of a Coin: Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
In this activity, the participants understand that with rights come responsibilities in the classroom, school and community.

Journey to a New Planet (PDF)
In this activity, the participants will differentiate between wants and needs and demonstrate understanding of basic human rights.

Two Stories (PDF)
In this activity, the participants identify cultural and lifestyle similarities and differences in the ways communities around the world meet their needs.

You Have Rights (PDF)
In this activity, the participants create a list of rights all children are entitled to and become familiar with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

Letter to Myself (PDF)
In this activity, the participants predict outcomes to understand the value of personal goal setting as it relates to global citizenship.

Rights Balloon (PDF)
In this activity, the participants will understand the difference between rights and wants and prioritize various rights in their lives.

All in a Day's Work (PDF)
This activity helps young people experience some of the physical strength and stamina required to perform daily tasks in many parts of the world.

Called to Care for the World (PDF)
In this activity, the participants explore the value of caring and the idea that God asks us to care for the people and the world around us.

What Every Child Needs (PDF)
Participants discuss and determine the human and material resources every child needs to thrive.

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Resources for grades 6-8

Classifying Conflict (PDF)
In this activity, the participants demonstrate understanding of the causes of conflict and identify types of conflicts.

Conflict Stories (PDF)
In this activity, the participants are introduced to the concepts of negative peace, positive peace and structural violence.

All Lined Up (PDF)
This activity illustrates how the United States compares with other developed countries with respect to foreign-aid spending.

Education for Life (PDF)
This activity helps participants appreciate the importance of education in developing countries.

Exploring International Aid (PDF)
In this activity, the participants discover some of the ways that an international organization such as World Vision works.

Food Not Famine (PDF)
This activity helps participants understand the difference between hunger and famine and why hunger is such a problem in the world.

Global Bingo (PDF)
This activity helps participants discover overseas connections.

HIV and AIDS Quiz Show (PDF)
In this activity, young people are challenged to explore the impact of HIV and AIDS.

In the Face of Disaster (PDF)
In this activity, participants explore why disasters that occur in developing countries are so overwhelming.

Land Mine Trust Walk (PDF)
This activity introduces the experience of living in an area with landmines.

Poverty and Conflict (PDF)
In this activity, the participants explore the connection between poverty and conflict.

Steps and Mudslides (PDF)
This activity helps young people understand the roadblocks to change for people in developing countries.

Stones in a Pond (PDF)
This activity helps young people explore the impact of disaster and the concept of interdependence.

Village Planners (PDF)
This exercise helps young people visualize how debt affects poor countries and how debt relief can free up money for essential services such as health care, education and infrastructure.

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Resources for grades 9-12

Sharing Food in a Hungry World (PDF)
This activity demonstrates, in a simple way, the relationship between distribution of people and food in the global setting.

Jesus and Global Citizenship (PDF)
In this activity the participants consider examples of globalization in Jesus' Galilee and look for lessons about active global citizenship in the story of the feeding of the five thousand.

The Luxury Tax Initiative (PDF)
This activity provides participants with an exploration of the current global food crisis in light of the Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Active Global Citizens (PDF)
In this activity, the participants discuss characteristics of active global citizenship and research and present a study of a person or group working to create a better world.

Christian Generosity (PDF)
This activity shows the participants how a biblical text can shed light on our role in the fight to end hunger.

Down the Drain (PDF)
In this activity, the participants will determine how much water they use every day in their home life and compare those findings to average values for people in other parts of the world.

God Calls Us to Lead (PDF)
In this activity, the participants learn how God calls young people, and other unlikely people, to lead.

God’s Welcoming Banquet Table (PDF)
In this activity, the participants explore what Jesus taught about inclusion, humility, and welcoming people who are marginalized.

Hunger Quiz Show (PDF)
This activity reinforces an understanding of the issues surrounding hunger.

Landmine Labyrinth (PDF)
In this activity, the participants explore and discuss the effects of landmines.

No Entry to Education (PDF)
In this activity, participants explore the key role of education as a route out of poverty and its benefits for the wider community.

The Earth Is the Lord's (PDF)
In this activity, the participants explore what the Scriptures say about water.

The Hunger Cycle (PDF)
This activity helps young people understand why the cycle of hunger is so difficult to break.

The Impact of Communities on the Environment (PDF)
In this activity, participants identify ways to reduce their personal impact on the environment.

The Trading Game (PDF)
This activity illustrates how trading benefits the powerful.

What Do You Think? Views on Poverty (PDF)
In this activity, the participants explore their own perceptions of the state of the world.

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Resources for educators and ministry leaders

7 Ways to Pray (PDF)
Everyday actions that serve as a reminder to pray for children around the world.

Water in a Child's Life (PDF)
An article exploring the role of water in a child's life.

Just Add Water (PDF)
An article on how lives are transformed when safe water is readily available.

Prayers for Global Progress (PDF)
An invitation to join in supporting the Millennium Development Goals through prayer.

Against All Odds (PDF)
An article on how Indian women and girls bear the brunt of a burgeoning AIDS crisis.

Gender Matters (PDF)
An article that tells the stories of the ways millions of women and girls suffer simply because of their gender.

Cutting Hunger in Half (PDF)
An article exploring the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals of fighting poverty and hunger—halving the number of hungry people by 2015.

Getting Serious in the Fight Against Poverty (PDF)
An article on how the eight Millennium Development Goals can rally the world to combat problems we can no longer ignore.

Litany on the Millenium Development Goals (PDF)
A litany of prayer for the successful implementation of the MDG.

About Child Soldiers (PDF)
This resource provides an overview on child soldiers. It includes facts, figures, and general information related to the issue.

About Malaria (PDF)
This resource provides an overview on malaria. It includes facts, figures, and general information related to the issue.

About the Global AIDS Crisis (PDF)
This resource provides an overview on the AIDS pandemic. It includes facts, figures, and general information related to the issue.

A Call to Live (PDF)
This study invites individuals and groups to journey through the six weeks of Lent through reflection, prayer, celebration, and engagement in the ministry and life of Christ.

About the Lenten Season (PDF)
Provides an overview on the history, events, and common worship practices associated with the season of Lent.

What the Bible Has to Say About Food (PDF)
An overview of Bible references related to the topic of food and famine.

What the Bible Has to Say About Education (PDF)
An overview of Bible references related to the topic of education.

What the Bible Has to Say About the Poor (PDF)
An overview of Bible references related to the topic of poverty.

What the Bible Has to Say About Justice (PDF)
An overview of Bible references related to the topic of justice.

What the Bible Has to Say About HIV and AIDS (PDF)
An overview of Bible references related to the topic of HIV and AIDS.

What the Bible Has to Say About Peace and Conflict (PDF)
An overview of Bible references related to the topic of peace and conflict.

About the Global Food Crisis (PDF)
This resource provides an overview on the global food crisis. It includes, facts, figures, and general information related to the issue.

About Landmines (PDF)
This resource provides an overview of landmines. It includes, facts, figures, and general information related to the issue.

About Child Sex Exploitation (PDF)
This resource provides an overview on child sexual exploitation. It includes, facts, figures, and general information related to the issue.

Resources for Educating Adults

God’s Life of Love: A Bible Study (PDF)
This seven session series written by two World Vision International staff members, invites participants to see their lives as a mission to the world to discover that we are all here for a purpose.

Biblical Wisdom for Financial Crisis: Good News in Bad Times — A Bible Study
This six session series written by a World Vision International staff member is designed to help adults understand God's will and ways in the midst of financial crises. It explores six accounts of economic disaster in the Bible in an effort to guide our personal and corporate responses during this time. The study is intended for individuals, families, small groups and work teams.

The Hole in our Gospel: Group Study Guide (PDF)
This group study includes six sessions designed for individuals and small groups wishing to explore the question, "What does God expect of us?" The stories and quotations found in this study are excerpted from The Hole in Our Gospel written by Richard (Rich) Stearns, the president of World Vision.

Lazarus at the Gate: An Economic Discipleship Guide (PDF)
This 12-session study offers a group discipleship experience designed to impact global poverty. It invites participants into a community in which they are supported in their practice of economic discipleship.

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