In Uganda, 16-year-old Jane is a child who gave birth to a child, then faced a choice: pursue her education and dreams or focus on motherhood. Thanks to the love and support she has around her, Jane has been able to do both!
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Africa
From the Field
Life frames: Capturing humanity in a photograph
How do humanitarian photographers capture the humanity of the people they photograph? For World Humanitarian Day, hear from World Vision photographer Jon Warren about the story behind a photo from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the role love plays in his craft.
Voices
The importance of play when violence displaces childhood
In times of crisis, World Vision establishes Child-Friendly Spaces where children can go and feel safe, begin recovering from trauma, and learn to play again. Read how play is crucial for children’s learning and recovery.
Voices
In God’s economy, people are ‘priceless’
World Vision U.S. president Rich Stearns, who is retiring at the end of September, reflects on his time leading World Vision and how Jesus proved how priceless all people are to God, which changes everything.
From the Field
Leaving a legacy of clean water in Rwanda
Globally, World Vision has committed to reaching everyone, everywhere we work with clean water by 2030. The first country expected to cross the finish line is Rwanda. World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns, who will retire at the end of this year, personally committed to the goal, aiming to raise $50 million to reach 1 million Rwandans in 2,000 communities with clean water.
From the Field
In the kitchen: Isombe recipe
Greens and other vegetables grown in rural Rwanda often end up combined with peanut butter in a dish called isombe. Watch a video and then try this isombe recipe with your family!
Special Features
A tapestry of hope in Rwanda
AUGUST 2, 2018, RWANDA — Families once displaced during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide now thrive and seek to share their good fortune with refugees, displaced people, and people in need.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Drip irrigation
World Vision teaches farmers how to use readily available materials to create a homemade bottle drip irrigation system. Try this in your own garden!
From the Field
Child marriage: Facts, FAQs, and how to help end it
Child marriage is a violation of human rights. Marrying as a child compromises a girl’s development and severely limits her opportunities in life. Get the child marriage facts and learn how you can help end it.
Change Makers
In the potter’s hands: How God shaped a Child Ambassador
When was the last time God changed the shape of your life? For Child Ambassador Randi Jo Rooks, she knows the exact date in 2013. Read how God led Randi to say yes to a new ministry of helping children in need and how he brought her story full circle in Uganda.