After nearly 20 years as World Vision U.S. president, Rich Stearns announced on January 9 his plans to retire. A national search to select a new leader and the subsequent leadership transition process will take place over the course of 2018.
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A family’s journey of prayer, faith, and change
For Pastor Charles and his wife, Ann, in Kenya, their family’s story is a journey of prayer. Like many journeys, it began with a problem, but prayer led to change!
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A year of joy: Our top 7 Instagram posts of 2017
Today, we look back at our top 7 Instagram posts of 2017, the stories behind them, and how one photo can fully demonstrate the joy of God!
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Podcast with Belynda Gentry of First Baptist Church of Glenarden
This edition of the World Vision podcast features a conversation with Reverend Belinda Gentry from First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland.
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Out of the dark: Solar lamps shine brightly for reading
When children like Didier in Rwanda don’t have electricity at home, practicing reading at night becomes impossible. Find out how solar lamps help improve literacy!
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Make your gift twice as personal on Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday, Thirty-One Gifts matches contributions to World Vision with a product donation. Meet children who have received these items in Armenia and Zambia!
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Loving our enemy: A Thanksgiving challenge
It’s only because we’re loved and forgiven that we can love and forgive others. Pastors in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley demonstrate this in their care for refugees. This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns challenges us to look at generosity differently.
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Q&A: Country superstar Jennifer Nettles partners with World Vision
World Vision spoke with country superstar Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland about her partnering with World Vision on her upcoming Christmas tour.
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5 great Christmas gifts that may surprise you
You can give goat poop for Christmas, or the most iconic fridge photo ever: gifts that will actually change lives. See 5 Christmas gifts that may surprise you.
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Universal Children’s Day: A reason to listen
As parents, it’s much easier to talk than to listen. But listening is what our children need us to do. It’s a hallmark of World Vision’s work to involve everyone in decision making — men, women, and children. Every year on November 20, Universal Children’s Day reminds us to listen to children around the world, children who see problems from a point of view that we adults have long forgotten.