With a joyous celebration, teens in rural West Pokot, Kenya, are leaving painful, dangerous female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage behind.
News & Stories
Voices
Excerpt from ‘The Dream of You’ by Jo Saxton
When Jesus sends us, a key place is the life we already have. Are you available for God? In her new book “The Dream of You,” Jo Saxton shows how to be sent.
Voices
In the aftermath of tragedy, an answered prayer
After Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines in 2013, World Vision staff member Maryann Zamora witnessed an answered prayer for Patrick, a young father of two. Read how God answered the prayer that Maryann and Patrick prayed together in a moment of desperation.
Voices
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns announces retirement
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.
Voices
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!
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2017
World Vision’s photographers traveled around the world this year to tell stories of heartache and of hope. Here are our favorite photos from 2017.
Voices
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!
From the Field
5 of the worst disasters in 2017
The world’s attention can shift easily once a new disaster strikes, but it’s important that we not forget the long-running crises, particularly in Syria and East Africa, that are affecting millions of children.
Voices
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.
Voices
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!
Change Makers
7 year-end charitable giving tips you might not know
Make the most of your charitable giving. These 7 tips might give you some new ideas on how to maximize your giving, and your tax deductions. Learn how.
Change Makers
World Vision shines brightly at Give-back Gift Shop in New York City
World Vision launched the Give-back Gift Shop Nov. 27-29 in New York City at Bryant Park’s Winter Village to show ways to help others this holiday season.
