World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how compassion compels church congregations to serve beyond their church walls.
News & Stories
Voices
The future of fighting extreme poverty
In a recent opinion piece in Christianity Today, World Vision U.S. President Richard Stearns writes: “After a generation of massive global progress, aid and mission efforts are pointing the same direction.”
Voices
30 years ago, U2’s Bono visited Ethiopia ‘on the quiet’
Thirty years ago, when famine in Ethiopia shocked the world, U2 lead singer Bono spent a month working with World Vision staff.
New Sesame Street character Raya helps save lives with handwashing, hygiene
Sesame Workshop’s new character helps protect children from sickness caused by dirty water and poor sanitation by teaching handwashing and hygiene.
From the Field
Former sponsored child in Armenia leads a youth movement
A former sponsored child has devoted his life to encouraging other young Armenians.
From the Field
Faith set free in Armenia
After decades of communism suppressing their faith, Christianity in Armenia is free to flourish. Learn how you can help support the church in Armenia.
Change Makers
Young advocates help support new U.S. anti-trafficking law
A history lesson — and encouragement from their parents — inspired the Goodworth children to become young advocates for human rights.
Change Makers
65 years: Engaging the body of Christ
Since World Vision began in 1950, partnering with the local and global church has been at the core of our work around the world.
Prayers
Pray for children around the world
We invite you to pray for children around the world. Join us in prayer for these requests that come directly from World Vision staff serving in the field.
From the Field
We believe in children — the smiles of happy, thriving children
World Vision believes in God’s calling to care for children, to protect them and help them flourish. When they do, they smile, learn, explore, and enjoy being kids.
Change Makers
Church partners near and far
Church partnerships in the U.S. and abroad are foundational to World Vision’s work. These are some of the churches World Vision has been privileged to minister alongside over the years.
Change Makers
World Vision’s praying presidents
From Bob Pierce to Rich Stearns, World Vision U.S. presidents have sought the Lord’s leading and wielded their willingly broken hearts in the battle against poverty.
