When you walk for clean water with World Vision’s Global 6K for Water, you help lay a foundation for fighting injustice all around the world. Here are three ways that access to clean water impacts other social issues.
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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.
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Faith in action: We run so we can believe
Do you only show up for others when you feel like it? God asks us to say yes and put our faith in action even when it isn’t easy to believe. Explore what happens when you take a step forward in faith … and let your heart catch up.
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Putting the ‘her’ in hero: Empowering the next generation of female leaders
The Bible Belles book series gives today’s generation of girls real heroes: showing them that character is the true measure of beauty and empowering them to be heard. Read about five biblical heroes who show girls that their voices matter.
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7 reasons why the Syrian refugee crisis still matters after 7 years
Today marks seven years since the Syrian refugee crisis began. With reports of the war in Syria almost over and after seven years of hearing about and caring about this crisis, does it still matter? Compassionate voices come together with a resounding yes.
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The power of running together
Every day, more than 800 children die from preventable diseases caused by unsafe drinking water. You can change that! Every step you take walking or running together with your friends in our Global 6K for Water is a step a child doesn’t have to.
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Bringing hope to the hungry with the 30 Hour Famine
High schooler Michael Atlas will go hungry with his youth group for his fourth 30 Hour Famine this spring. As youth come together across the country to fast for 30 hours and bring hope to the hungry, find out how Michael’s first experience brought him closer to God.
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Meet Sarah Kennedy: An ambassador of hope for children
Sarah Kennedy is a new Child Ambassador from Tennessee. Hear about her heart for the world, how she inspired her husband to join, and the innovative way she’s partnered with local businesses!
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Excerpt from ‘The Dream of You’ by Jo Saxton
When Jesus sends us, a key place is the life we already have. Are you available for God? In her new book “The Dream of You,” Jo Saxton shows how to be sent.
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In the aftermath of tragedy, an answered prayer
After Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines in 2013, World Vision staff member Maryann Zamora witnessed an answered prayer for Patrick, a young father of two. Read how God answered the prayer that Maryann and Patrick prayed together in a moment of desperation.