In the highlands of Peru, a World Vision former sponsored child is now involved in local politics as an elected official in her hometown of Huanta.
News & Stories
Latin America/Caribbean
Special Features
Peru’s moving past
MAY 1, 2015, PERU — Once, Quechua people were invisible. Then they were victims. Those who survived were marginalized. From 1980 to 2000, families in the Andean highlands were easy prey for Shining Path terrorists and the military. Both claimed to fight for them even while they killed them: peasant or terrorist — what’s the difference? Good has emerged from the horror. With World Vision standing with them, Quechua have become citizens. They’ve found the courage to speak truth. Today, they are part of Peru’s future.
From the Field
Playtime with Paolo: Former Boy Scout is changing children’s lives
Through games, music and education, World Vision staff in Bolivia are equipping children to overcome poverty, malnutrition, and child labor.
Special Features
7 hungry places
NOV. 1, 2014 — Around the globe, a quarter of children younger than 5 fail to grow because they do not have enough food to eat. Here are seven of those hungry places and how World Vision is helping to change that.
Voices
Opening our hearts to the little children
Reflecting on the humanitarian crisis of vulnerable children along the U. S. border, Rich Stearns — president of World Vision U.S. — writes that, following Jesus, “the best solutions come from a compassionate heart.”
From the Field
El Salvador father recalls sponsorship’s role in his spiritual life
Now the first and only professional in his family, a father of two in El Salvador reflects on the impact of child sponsorship in his spiritual life and career path.
From the Field
5 of the worst disasters in 2013
Here’s a look at a few of the natural disasters that demanded a significant humanitarian response in 2013.
From the Field
2013 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
Voices
A glimpse of God’s kingdom
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns discusses how a father’s life is tranformed when he embraces the Great Commission and puts his faith in action.
From the Field
Girls living in poverty overcome obstacles to education
Millions of girls around the world can’t attend school. Instead, neglect, abuse, and poverty create obstacles. These girls overcame barriers to education.