More than 48,000 people worldwide laced up for World Vision’s 2018 Global 6K for Water May 19, 2018, at 1,075 locations in 16 countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, and Australia. Hear from everyday change-makers about the life-changing experience of bringing clean water to more than 63,000 people.
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Change Makers
Refugee portrait project paints Syrian children to provide aid to crisis
A group of 23 artists in Illinois has found a way to help refugees through their art — they paint portraits of Syrian children and give the proceeds to charity. They call it “Painting Syria’s Children: The Refugee Portrait Project.”
Voices
3 ways to have more meaningful moments with God
As the lazy summer months are upon us, Marilee Pierce Dunker, daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, shares three ways to connect with God and keep our spiritual life as vibrant as the summer sun.
Change Makers
Your 2018 summer reading list
Here are some of our favorite summer reading titles to inspire your faith and expand your worldview during the summer of 2018. Find book recommendations for fiction lovers and nonfiction lovers, plus a few movies!
From the Field
2016 Hurricane Matthew: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Matthew hit both Haiti and the U.S. East Coast Coast in October 2016 as a Category 4 hurricane with torrential rain, massive storm surge, and winds up to 145 mph. In Haiti, the recovery continues, as Hurricane Matthew was the largest humanitarian emergency there since the earthquake of 2010.
Change Makers
Global 6K for Water: ‘If she can do it, you can totally do it’
Judy Carlson, 71, walked the 2017 Global 6K for Water at her own pace — slowly and steadily, using her cane for support. Six kilometers is the average distance people in the developing world walk for water. Judy walked her 6K for 6-year-old Bintou from Mali. Who will you walk for?
Prayers
Covering the world in prayer: Pray for North America
Please pray with us for World Vision’s work in North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Change Makers
Adulting 101: How to be a generous grown-up
Adulting 101: One of the perks and challenges of “adulting” is finally having your own income. You get to learn how to spend your hard-earned money and how to give generously.
Change Makers
Giving Quiz: What kind of giver are you?
This quick, fun giving quiz will tell you what kind of giver you are. Find out if you’re an Oprah, Bono, Bill Gates, Princess Diana, or a Mother Teresa.
Voices
Putting the ‘her’ in hero: Empowering the next generation of female leaders
The Bible Belles book series gives today’s generation of girls real heroes: showing them that character is the true measure of beauty and empowering them to be heard. Read about five biblical heroes who show girls that their voices matter.