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Change Makers

#ShareBigDreams: Easy shareable Christmas cookies

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Change Makers

5 things that happen to your body when you’re generous and give

When a family received Gift Catalog animals from World Vision, they agree that at some future date — usually in about a year’s time — they will donate the same number of animals to another family in need. The program is called Pass On, and it’s a way to keep the gift of animals reaching people who face the greatest need.
From the Field

It only takes a spark or maybe a goat

Princess Kasamba Moyo, 30, World Vision Zambia staff member and daughter of Chief Stephen Moyo.
From the Field

Zambia: The princess and the people

As a former physician in Africa, Gloria Ekpo has seen the devastation of HIV up close. But she’s also seen progress toward an AIDS-free generation.
Voices

Ending the HIV epidemic: Leaving no young woman behind

Melinda Gates is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Voices

Melinda Gates on what faith in action means to her

Sponsoring a child like Rosemary helps make dreams come true. Her dream is to be a chef. Thanks to her World Vision child sponsor, and Gift Catalog goats, her dream is within reach. ©2016 World Vision | Jon Warren
Special Features

Family finds hope in gift of goats

Children whose families have fled conflict in villages near Mosul, Iraq, play and draw in a World Vision Child-Friendly Space in Zelican camp. (©2016 Nick Ralph/World Vision)
From the Field

Children fleeing Mosul offensive find a safe place to play

Alligators in the toilet? Maybe the urban legend is not so far-fetched. Cobras, scorpions, slippery rocks, and high tides are among the daily hazards people face answering nature’s call.
From the Field

Photos: 8 places you don’t want to ‘go’ on World Toilet Day

A storm approaches in Zambia.
From the Field

2016 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers

Many young women in rural Zambia face difficult futures, but Modester is one of the top students! With an education, her dreams are about to come true.
From the Field

Saved from child marriage by a goat

World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the simple, yet breathtaking, symbolism of the Christmas Eve candlelight service at his church.
Voices

‘Christmas is God lighting a candle’