As a sponsored child in Bolivia, she defied expectations. Now, she’s helping others do the same — teaching children practical steps to guard themselves and others against child trafficking.
News & Stories
Change Makers
Sacrificial giving and a willingness to say yes
A Chicago woman steps into God’s plan for her life and embraces sacrificial giving. This October she’ll complete her sixth Chicago Marathon.
Voices
Make a world of good: Do something!
While children in the United States are going back to school, Reneé Stearns reflects on how a special school in Kenya is making a world of good for girls.
Prayers
Hope in hard places: Pray for South Sudan
Join us in praying over the people of South Sudan, where armed conflict and food shortages make it very difficult to live right now.
Prayers
Pray for World Vision’s ministry
We are grateful for your prayers for people in need, for World Vision’s work, and our staff as we walk alongside millions who are on their journey from poverty to life in all its fullness.
Voices
World Humanitarian Day: ‘No one paid attention to my cries’
This World Humanitarian Day, 8-year-old Sadia shares her tribute to World Vision humanitarian staff in Niger. One day while waiting in the heat for food, her grandmother fainted. Scared and ignored, Sadia saw the World Vision team pushing through the crowd to help. This is Sadia’s story.
Voices
Hunger crisis: ‘When I get angry is when I pray’
Hunger in Kenya robbed Peter and Samson of their parents in March. Peter, the family’s rock, is afraid now, while Samson is angry but tries to be strong. All they have left is prayer and each other. Lift them up in prayer today and read their story.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Make a back sling
Moms around the world use a single piece of fabric to create a hands-free baby carrier. Here’s step-by-step instructions on how you can make a back sling.
Voices
A life full of love for the world
Do you feel that God is calling you to live a life of love for the world? Maybe that calling has become more difficult than you expected. Blogger Katie Bodell describes her journey from desperation to action and how she found a source of hope. How is God calling you to love others today?
Voices
Podcast with former White House staffer Michael Wear
This podcast we talk with Michael Wear, founder of Public Square Strategies and former White House staffer who worked on faith-based initiatives during President Barack Obama’s first term. Wear led evangelical outreach and helped to manage The White House’s engagement on religious and values issues, including adoption and anti-human trafficking efforts.
From the Field
2017 humanitarian world news headlines
Humanitarian world news brings you a regularly updated selection of events and trends impacting people and the humanitarian community worldwide in 2017.
Change Makers
Ways to raise caring children
There are ways to raise caring children who embody your faith-filled values in how they treat others. Our expert shares how.
