In certain districts of Uganda, child sacrifice is a real danger. Today, Kari Costanza writes from Uganda about 3-year-old Sharon, whose pierced ears may protect her. Read how a World Vision-supported amber alert program is helping to recover children that have been taken.
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World Poetry Day: “Childhood Lost” by Propaganda
In honor of World Poetry Day, we’re featuring our partner, spoken-word poet Propaganda, with a video of his poem “Childhood Lost”: “Childhood is worth saving, because once it’s gone, it’s gone.” Watch this powerful video, and learn more about Childhood Lost.
Celebrating 1 billion liters of clean water
Dr. Greg Allgood, vice president for World Vision water, writes about the miracles he’s experienced along his journey with World Vision and P&G to provide 1 billion liters of clean drinking water. To mark this milestone, he announces new plans for the future of our work.
Our humanity brings us together
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how we may seem worlds apart from our global neighbors, but we are not as different as we may think. He shares 10-year-old Haya’s song; the lyrics describe the loss, pain, and hope of Syrian refugees.
New journey for former pastor after run across America
For five months, 50-year-old Steve Spear wrestled with the daunting physical, spiritual, and logistical challenges of running 3,081 miles as they collided with the weighty implications of his goal to raise $1.5 million to provide clean water for 30,000 people in Kenya. Find out what happened and what’s next for him!
My encounter with a child of Syria
For three years, the children of Syria have have borne the brunt of violence and tragedy, while millions have been forced to flee. Today, meet Ola, a child of Syria whose laughter would give way to tears without warning.
What’s Keith Richards’ brother-in-law doing for World Vision?
A dream inspired retired carpenter Greg Hansen to bike across America to raise money for World Vision to provide clean water to children and families in Kenya. To date, Greg has raised more than $110,000. Beyond galvanizing the church community, the journey inspired Greg’s rock star brother-in-law, Keith Richards, to give $50,000 to the cause.
Children living on the streets of Myanmar find hope
In Yangon, Myanmar, the battle for survival is being won and children living on the streets are being blessed with hope — meals, a bed, a bath, and school.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Miracle in the making
Even in communities where need is greatest like Gemena, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sponsorship provides a lifeline for thousands of children around the world.
Valentine’s Day: Messages of love
Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day, we want to give thanks for the love you have shown us, our work, and the children we serve. We can’t do this work without you! In today’s photoblog, five teams here at World Vision each highlight one of their supporters.
Texas pastor runs a marathon for his sponsored child
Pastor Keith Stewart reflects on how deep satisfaction comes when God uses our human weaknesses for his higher purposes.
Joy, my sponsored child, chose me
The daughter of World Vision’s founder shares how a little girl named Joy in Uganda helped her put her faith in action through child sponsorship.