The Bible calls Christians to advocate for those who need help, and that can seem daunting, but we each have a role to play because advocacy is a partnership.
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Prayers
How to pray for your government leaders
The Bible tells us to pray for those in positions of authority. As new Congress members take office, let’s lift up both new and veteran leaders — who can all be voices of change.
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2018
World Vision’s photographers traveled around the world this year to tell stories of children and their families. They captured moments of struggle and moments of joy. Here are their favorite photos of 2018 and the stories behind them.
Voices
Video: Learn why people give
Why do you give? In this video, hear what others say about why they’re giving back this Christmas season. Whatever your reason, thank you!
Change Makers
Philanthropic investments advance efforts to end extreme poverty
Find out what draws major donors to World Vision and why they feel led to make significant investments in ending extreme poverty worldwide.
Change Makers
Heart of an advocate: A Missouri teen invests her time in standing up for children
After a Christmas gift opened up a new world for Lucy, a 16-year-old from Missouri, she now dedicates her time to advocate for children through World Vision.
Change Makers
Menlo Church celebrates assembling the 1 millionth kit
The 1 millionth kit makes its journey in the San Francisco Bay area from 7-year-old Caroline at Menlo Church to 9-year-old Estefani at Familia Cristiana Verbo.
Change Makers
No goats, no glory: Sunday school students give the gift of goats
A pastor’s challenge inspires a Sunday school teacher and her students to give the gift of goats.
From the Field
2018 Hurricane Michael: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Here are some facts to know about Hurricane Michael, its devastating impact on the Florida Panhandle and eastern coastline, and how to help the recovery.
Change Makers
A teenager gives his treasure to help a family from the Gift Catalog
Jesse, 16, saved his paychecks for nearly three years to build a home for a struggling woman and her children through the World Vision Gift Catalog. He sacrificed himself through physical labor and resisting temptation to spend his hard-earned money so that a family he doesn’t even know could have a better life.