Civilians at risk as violence escalates and humanitarian work is suspended Civilians in northeast Syria are at risk and humanitarian aid could be cut off following the launch of a new military operation in the area, leading aid agencies are warning. Reports from humanitarian...
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Highlights The Connected Generation reveals sobering—and surprisingly hopeful—trends among the world’s first truly global generation Keeping the faith: A Reformed Church of God service in Soracachi is conducted in Aymara, an indigenous language of Bolivia, and in Spanish. (©2015 World Vision/photo by Eugene Lee) Ventura, CA...
Highlights Coalition appoints new Managing Director to lead efforts Washington, DC – June 5, 2019 – Eight of the leading U.S.-based international relief organizations have renewed their commitment to the Global Emergency Response Coalition. Originally created in April 2017 to broaden awareness and take...
World Vision joins global healthcare leaders to advance healthcare for the world’s poor
Highlights Leaders from around the world will declare their commitment to ensure that all healthcare facilities throughout the developing world achieve access to basic water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services At the gathering, they will pledge financial resources and other support WASHINGTON, D.C. (June...
World Vision US President Statement on Threats to Cut Foreign Aid to Central America
April 1, 2019(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Edgar Sandoval, President of World Vision US, made the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to cut US foreign assistance to the countries of the Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala). A few months ago,…
Congressional Resolution Calls on U.S. Government to Address Violence Against Children Globally
Highlights Over one billion children worldwide are exposed to violence each year according to the World Health Organization Both chambers of Congress introduced the Ending Violence Against Children Resolution which calls on an all-of-government strategy for ending violence against children and tracking progress toward...
World Vision Reaches 12.7 Million People with Clean Water
World Vision is ahead of its goal of reaching 20 million people with clean water by 2020. The organization announced that in the past three years since launching this audacious goal, they have reached 12.7 million people with clean water.
World Vision, along with humanitarian, development, and global health organizations Bread for the World, CARE, Catholic Relief Services, InterAction, International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, ONE, Oxfam, PATH, and Save the Children, are calling on Members of Congress to protect the International Affairs budget in Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) despite the Administration’s proposed 24 percent cuts
World Vision Welcomes the Launch of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative
The Administration’s launch of the first-ever whole-of-government approach to Women’s Economic Empowerment marks an important moment for women globally.
Thirty-One Gifts celebrates fifth year of partnering with World Vision for Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, Thirty-One Gifts and World Vision are partnering together once again to double the impact to those in need. The company will match every donation to World Vision on November 27th with up to $2 million in product, helping families around the world with items to keep babies warm, deliver medical supplies, and keep girls in school.