Our second day in Guatemala, the World Vision bloggers had the amazing opportunity to meet the children they sponsor! Shelby Zacharias describes meeting 8-year-old Gerson for the first time.
News & Stories
Guatemala
Former sponsored child makes Guatemala’s national orchestra
As a sponsored child in World Vision’s Children’s Center for Artistic Development and music program in Guatemala, Hector began playing the cello. Now at only 18, he plays with Guatemala’s national orchestra!
Here’s to the givers
NOV. 1, 2012 — Here’s to the givers of the world … givers of all sizes and ages, from different walks of life and various income levels. They give not because of a date on the calendar but because they are God’s beloved cheerful givers. Their stories show the impact of relatively simple gifts in developing countries.
Happy harmony through the Gift Catalog
NOV. 1, 2012, UNITED STATES AND GUATEMALA — An American child with a disability and love for music made an impact on Guatemalan children with a special gift from the World Vision Gift Catalog.
Hunger 101
FEB 1, 2012 — Who’s hungry? Around the world, 925 million people — more than the populations of North America and South America combined — go hungry on a daily basis. Here are a few fast facts to help you grasp the severity of the problem.