Read a few stories of how the lives of children and families change when they receive animals — like goats, chickens, and alpacas — through the World Vision Gift Catalog. We hope these animal tales will warm your Thanksgiving.
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Africa
From the Field
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Find answers to your questions about global poverty, including poverty facts and statistics. Then discover our progress toward ending poverty, and learn how you can help.
From the Field
How World Vision fights the secondary effects of COVID-19
COVID-19 poses new challenges to World Vision, but our 37,000 staff and communities worldwide are working together to bring hope to children and families. We’re fighting the secondary effects of the disease — the economic, social, and long-term health impacts.
From the Field
Goats offer a safety net for families in Zambia
When you give the gift of a goat through World Vision’s Gift Catalog, you’re helping to provide a sustainable source of income for families around the world. The small, but hearty animals basically take care of themselves, reproduce quickly, and seldom get sick.
Change Makers
Unexpected hidden heroes responding to the crisis in powerful ways
In the United States and around the world, ordinary kids are taking on the challenge of COVID-19 with small, but extraordinary, actions.
From the Field
5 reasons goats are the G.O.A.T.
Did you know goats are the G.O.A.T. — Greatest Of All Time — Christmas gift? Whether you give one goat or several, or a goat plus ducks, chickens, or other farm animals, the World Vision Gift Catalog has you covered for Christmas.
Prayers
Prayers for people affected by the new coronavirus
A new coronavirus is spreading rapidly around the world. As infections and the death toll rise, we turn to God for wisdom and comfort.
From the Field
What is the coronavirus? Facts, symptoms, and how to help
Coronavirus is a family of viruses, which can cause the common cold or more severe diseases such as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome), and the new coronavirus disease called COVID-19. Learn more about the coronavirus-caused disease pandemic and how World Vision is responding worldwide.
Inspiring examples of how to fight COVID-19 around the world
People around the world are using their time, talents, and treasures to overcome obstacles so they can serve others in the time of COVID-19.
Change Makers
Five ways being chosen can change your life
Being chosen can be an emotional reminder of God’s love. When you are chosen by a child in need as their sponsor, it can be life-changing for your new sponsored child and for you.