Families around the world that make a plan to space out their pregnancies improve the health of both the mothers and children. Today on International Day of Families, meet two moms in India who chose the best plans for their families to help ensure productive futures for their kids!
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UPDATE: Protection from child sacrifice — It’s working!
One of our most innovative programs, an Amber Alert designed to save children from being sacrificed in Uganda, is working! Project manager Obed Byamugisha risks his life every day in a battle against witch doctors. See how he’s helping communities in Uganda work together to keep their children safe.
Knit one, bless two
When author Debbie Macomber looked around at the needs in this world, it could feel overwhelming. She asked, “What can I do?” The answer was, “We can knit.”
Building resilient livelihoods and bringing families together
An idea that began in a rice field in Tanzania is today building resilient livelihoods for farmers across five countries in Africa and empowering their families to grow greater together through transformation and forgiveness. See how this innovative program works!
Returning to school after Ebola: ‘The best day of my life’
Children in Sierra Leone spent nine months out of school during the Ebola outbreak. See how World Vision continues to support the long-term recovery of children in Sierra Leone after Ebola, and experience their bittersweet return to school through their eyes.
The future of poverty: The hardest tasks are ahead
Jesus calls us toward the places where pain and suffering is deepest. That’s World Vision’s mission. We go to the hurting places, the ragged edges of our world.
Regarding Henry’s nutrition in Honduras
In rural Honduras, World Vision’s Common Pot program learns from families whose children are thriving and teaches those lessons to other families to help them better cook for and nourish their children! See the transformative difference that better nutrition makes.
Why Debbie Macomber knits for kids
Best-selling author Debbie Macomber is the spokesperson for our Knit for Kids program. Today, read how it all began.
Syrian refugee children write a letter to the world
Children living in Lebanon as refugees from the war in Syria want people to hear them speak about their dreams and struggles. Hear from Syria’s children.
12 steps to a deeper relationship with your sponsored child
What if the best New Year’s resolution you can make is about someone else? This 12-step guide from blogger Rachel Teodoro outlines monthly fun and creative ways that will help you build a deep relationship with the child you sponsor throughout the year!