AUG. 2, 2017, INDIA — Urbanization has changed the face of poverty and how World Vision works. We went to India to talk to seven families about their experiences.
News & Stories
Prayers
Pray for World Vision’s urban work
With the global trend of urbanization and nearly half of all children on Earth living in urban communities, World Vision is increasing its focus on work in urban communities around the world. Learn more about World Vision’s urban work and how to pray for it.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Make a back sling
Moms around the world use a single piece of fabric to create a hands-free baby carrier. Here’s step-by-step instructions on how you can make a back sling.
From the Field
Former sponsored child builds on his own empowerment to help others
A former sponsored child in India now helps other children reach for their potential.
Change Makers
Book picks to help you become a better global citizen
In honor of World Book Day on April 23, here are our recommendations for books to help you become a better global citizen.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Make a tip tap for handwashing
Contraptions called tip taps, which provide clean water for handwashing, are simple to build with easy-to-find materials. Try making one with your family!
From the Field
How’d they do that: Make a soccer ball
Learn how children around the world create their own fun by making a soccer ball out of plastic bags, rags, and newspapers. Try this at home with your kids!
From the Field
All around the world, kids love games
Whether they live in a rural African village or American suburbs, kids are kids — and kids everywhere love games. Some of these games of jump rope, marbles, and tag might not appear at the Olympics, but the children playing them are champions to us.
From the Field
Olympic couple finds purpose beyond gold medals
Meeting the child they sponsor gave Olympians Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton a deeper motivation to compete in the Olympic Games in Rio.
Change Makers
6 things Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton learned in Kenya
Olympic medalists Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton visited their sponsored child in Kenya and learned first-hand how World Vision sponsorship works.