How can the gift of a pig help keep a family out of poverty, while creating hope and opportunity? Read this inspiring story from the Kahi community of Rwanda to find out how pigs provided income for healthcare, education, and more for a family.
News & Stories
Blog
Voices
Clean water is life: Improvements to wells in Zambia
Samuel is dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable and marginalized people … through clean water! Today he shares a story of success he witnessed in a community in Zambia.
Voices
Frog: The other, other white meat
In many parts of the world, frog meat is seen as a delicacy. In some areas where World Vision works, it is one of the only sources of protein within reach. See how a frog farm changed a family’s life!
Voices
What does social justice really mean?
Social justice is a catch-all term that has gone through many seasons of being en vogue and then going out of favor, often suffering from competing definitions and vastly different interpretations. It’s like Silly Putty — that popular substance we used to play with as kids that can be twisted and contorted into whatever shape your heart desires.
Don’t be fooled or distracted by the word “social” in social justice. Many Christians are more comfortable with the word “justice,” but if Christ is truly Lord over every aspect of our lives, then clearly this must also include the social realm.
Voices
Women of Vision: Change happens when women come together
Dr. Leslie Parrott, author and family therapist, shares some of her personal experiences and why she believes in the collective power of women to create positive, lasting change in the world.
Voices
4 things any church can do to address global poverty
Churches and pastors are often eager to respond to the problems of global poverty and injustice. Here are four ideas from our president Rich Stearns that a church of any size can do!
Voices
Jesus, the comic-book superhero
Why write a comic book about the birth of Jesus instead of a superhero? Writer/illustrator Billy Tucci explains: Jesus is the greatest superhero ever to walk the earth!
Voices
True Christmas spirit
World Vision bloggers link up to spread the true spirit of Christmas. Our 12 blogs of Christmas represent the creativity, love, joy, hope, memories, and family holiday traditions that keep us connected to the true reason for the season.
Voices
Holiday gift guide: 30 meaningful gifts under $50
Save your anxiety and checkbook this year by giving a gift whose impact will last much longer than the latest version of that electronic device. Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas this year with a gift that can change lives!
Voices
Dr. Lisa Masterson of “The Doctors” works in Malawi
Dr. Lisa Masterson, a host of the Emmy Award-winning TV series “The Doctors,” traveled to Malawi earlier this year to work with World Vision at a local clinic. Here, she shares about her memorable experience assisting with the delivery of a baby, whose health was made possible through effective prenatal care and education.