A Portland couple decided to sell their dream house in order to donate nearly $500,000 to those in need.
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Change Makers
Rich Stearns discusses his book ‘Unfinished’
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns talks about his new book, “Unfinished,” and the role Christians play in building God’s kingdom.
From the Field
Digging deep with da Vinci
Centuries after his death, Leonardo da Vinci continues to be an inspiration — in unlikely ways. A new water pump based on a da Vinci drawing promises to provide clean water to more than a million people in the next few years.
From the Field
‘Something really cool:’ Inside the World Vision Experience
The World Vision Experience is a free, award-winning exhibit traveling to churches across the United States. Take a look behind the scenes in our mobile semi-truck to learn how we bring the sites and sounds of rural Africa to American audiences.
Voices
‘Girl Rising’ film ditches convention to tell stories
The film “Girl Rising,” whose narrators include Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, and Selena Gomez, tells the stories of 10 girls from 10 different countries. They include a girl who lives on the streets in India, one who survives on a city dump in Cambodia, and another who lives in a slum in Sierra Leone.
Change Makers
Through fasting, teens raise awareness about hunger
For more than a decade, an Episcopal minister has been raising awareness about hunger by leading young people in World Vision’s “30 Hour Famine.”
Change Makers
Chocolate companies vow to put an end to child labor
Nearly everyone loves chocolate treats, but did you know they could be produced using child labor? Many companies are promising to put an end to the practice. Until then, we’ve provided a list of chocolates that can be enjoyed with a clear conscience
Change Makers
Reunited women recall escape from Vietnam
A courtesy call from World Vision triggered vivid memories of an escape from war-torn Vietnam and a joyful reunion for two women who had not seen each other in 40 years.
From the Field
Former sponsored child challenges Kenya’s ruling authority
Challenging the ruling authority can be dangerous — just ask Kenya’s Ben Koissaba. In 2004, this former sponsored child led the Maasai’s first peaceful protest in Nairobi. Five years later, as his views continued to clash with the Kenyan government of the time, Ben sought political asylum in the U.S.
Change Makers
Bright idea: A Wisconsin church brings solar light to Rwanda
A Wisconsin church provides solar lights for children in Rwanda after an off-hand comment during a project visit sparked a movement to help children study.