Have fun and grow deeper together with 10 family activities and games that will help your kids learn how to pay it forward and become global citizens.
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4 ways the 2020 U.S. election matters in fighting poverty
The U.S. election issues we’re watching this year are unlikely to be the same as those debated on television, but they will affect how World Vision and other organizations are able to work to end extreme poverty. Our partnership with the U.S. government strengthens and scales our work, and that partnership depends on support from our leaders. The greater the support for wise, compassionate policies that value all people, the better we can work alongside government leaders to help communities lift themselves out of poverty.
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A Missouri teen invests her time in advocating for children
After a Christmas gift opened up a new world for Lucy when she was 16, she started dedicating her time to advocate for children through World Vision.
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A family on mission to end the global water crisis
A Missouri family has raised more than $130,000, appeared on TV, and traveled to Kenya as they strive to end the global water crisis while living out God’s mission for them through running the Global 6K for Water and half-marathons with Team World Vision. They believe they can see the end to the global water crisis in their lifetime.
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How to talk to your kids about disasters in the news
When a major disaster hits, it takes over the news. Graphic news coverage can be troubling for empathetic adults and scary for children. Here’s how to talk to your kids about disasters that they might talk about at school or with their friends.
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10 tips for how to talk to your kids about the 2020 U.S. election
A divisive election season can be tough on both kids and parents. How can parents talk to children about the election in a way that’s positive, reassuring, and God-honoring? We talked to a marriage and family therapist and came up with 10 tips to help parents navigate the election with their kids in a way that stresses values, working together, and respectful conversation.
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Mother’s Day gift ideas that pay it forward
Looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas that aren’t flowers? Honor your mom while helping people in need. Give back with gift ideas for moms who always made sure you had enough to eat, took care of you when you were sick, and always made you feel loved.
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Father’s Day gift ideas that pay it forward
Looking for Father’s Day gift ideas that aren’t a tie? Honor your dad while helping people in need. Give back with gift ideas for dads who love the outdoors, education, health, music, sports, and more.
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Visionaries surrender something great to receive something greater
Read the stories of some of World Vision’s generous donor partners who have answered the call and made the financial commitment to become Visionaries — a group of World Vision supporters who strive to help transform the lives of children, families, and communities in the name of Christ, recognizing that in doing so, their own lives are also transformed.
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Election Day: 7 questions to ask your candidates before you vote
Here are some questions you can ask your candidates before the election, and tips on how to shift the conversation to Biblical justice and care for the poor.