In the midst of all the conflicting headlines you see each day, you’ve probably heard about hunger in Africa and the famine crisis there. Here are a few basic facts about drought, famine, malnutrition, and hunger in Africa as well as what World Vision is doing in response and how you can participate.
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Joy Travels Both Ways
The things that make us happy are also the things that make the world a better place. And giving to others makes us happier than spending on ourselves.
Here are 4 big ways to spread joy:
Give to where it's most needed:
Help take on the biggest challenges at the toughest times.
Sponsor a child
Sponsoring a child is the most powerful way you can fight poverty
A child receiving care at Kanchomba Community Health Centre in Southern Zambia. The health center serves over 15,000 people with only one provider, and no electricity. World Vision is building a new clinic to serve the Kanchomba Community with brand new rooms, solar electricity, piped water, and houses for staff.
You can run a race build a kit fundraise
Do what you do best and raise money for a cause while doing it.
Be a hero
Use your voice to advocate on behalf of the poor
6 Ways We Earn Your Trust
We’re a Christian humanitarian organization helping children, families, and their communities overcome poverty and injustice.
Love Comes First
We aspire to be like Jesus. So we serve all people. No matter their religion, ethnicity, or gender.
Thriftiness
Keeping our costs down means your gifts make the biggest waves possible.
Targeting Root Causes
Going after poverty’s symptoms is temporary. Going after its causes is permanent.
Transparency
You’re welcome behind the curtain. In fact, there is no curtain…because we're accountable to you, to the kids we serve, and ultimately to God.
Your Donation Multiplies
Your gift + grants + donated goods = WAY more impact.
Local Leadership
When community members lead change, the change lasts and lasts. That’s why World Vision’s international staff is 95 percent local.
Thriftiness
Keeping our costs down means your gifts make the biggest waves possible.
Love Comes First
We aspire to be like Jesus. So we serve all people. No matter their religion, ethnicity, or gender.
Targeting Root Causes
Going after poverty’s symptoms is temporary. Going after its causes is permanent.
Transparency
You’re welcome behind the curtain. In fact, there is no curtain…because we're accountable to you, to the kids we serve, and ultimately to God.
Your Donation Multiplies
Your gift + grants + donated goods = WAY more impact.
Local Leadership
When community members lead change, the change lasts and lasts. That’s why World Vision’s international staff is 95 percent local.
What’s Happening in World News
News of big needs and great hope. Fair warning, we’re pretty biased towards hope.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Pray for the hungry
Hunger is a problem that has plagued humanity for millennia, and it continues to haunt us. Join us in prayer for the hungry and the people working to feed them.
Voices
Podcast with NFL player Kelvin Beachum Jr. and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson
This month we talk to NFL player Kelvin Beachum Jr. about faith, family, and football as well as Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson about faith.
From the Field
Carrying water can be a pain in the neck
On average, that woman walks about 6K, or 3.7 miles, to get water for her family. Depending on the size of that jerry can, she’s carrying up to 44 pounds when it’s full. And carrying water that way could have long-term negative health effects.