A Sunday school teacher’s gift and prayer to a young Bob Pierce sparked something that would one day reach across the world. That small act of faith led him to follow God’s call, planting the roots of World Vision and decades of global impact. Now, 75 years later, those seeds continue to grow, transforming lives and communities around the world.
News & Stories
From the Field
Child labor: Head of the house as a child
Tania is only 16; she runs her household and is engaged in child labor. But she has begun attending a World Vision center to help her catch up on her education.
Voices
Q&A: Big Daddy Weave
Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave has traveled the world seeing World Vision’s work. Hear from band members about how seeing the work has changed them.
Prayers
Hope in hard places: Pray for Mongolia
The lack of economic opportunities is only one issue facing people in Mongolia. Join us this month in praying for the people of Mongolia.
Voices
The worst running shoes you’d never want to wear
Athletes research the best running shoes to enhance their performance. But in many places, children walk for water, to school, and play in bare feet or terrible shoes.
Special Features
The long path to clean water
FEB. 15, 2018, UGANDA — In eastern Uganda, a community is still reeling from the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency more than a decade ago. Children like 5-year-old Grace must walk a long way for dirty water while parents are still walking an emotional path of healing. Through it all, access to clean water would help everyone heal and have a fuller life.
Voices
Q&A: Outcry Tour’s Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship will headline the 2018 Outcry Tour, which is partnering with World Vision. We spoke with lead singer Chris Brown about the tour.
Prayers
Praying for clean water preparations
As families prepare to receive clean water, they also prepare their homes with six key elements that will ensure proper sanitation and hygiene.
Voices
Q&A: Bart Millard of MercyMe
Christian rock band MercyMe is partnering with World Vision for their 2018 tour and has a movie coming out based on the story behind their hit single, “I Can Only Imagine.”
Change Makers
World Vision shines brightly at Give-back Gift Shop in New York City
World Vision launched the Give-back Gift Shop Nov. 27-29 in New York City at Bryant Park’s Winter Village to show ways to help others this holiday season.