OCT. 18, 2018, ZAMBIA — Because of World Vision’s community-focused solutions, for every child you help, four more children benefit, too. Debby and her friends are all benefiting thanks to the fact that she’s sponsored.
News & Stories
Voices
Santa Switch: Shine bright by ‘flipping the focus’ this Christmas
Erin Weidemann, founder and CEO of Bible Belles, reflects on how her family has taken intentional steps to realign their hearts with the true meaning of Christmas and the spirit of the legendary gift-giver.
Voices
Top 5 Christmas gifts that may surprise you (2018 edition)
This Christmas season, find out how you can give an entire wish list, the good kind of sweater, or the feeling of being safe. Here are 2018’s top five Christmas gifts that may surprise you!
Voices
Is Jesus at the center of your life?
World Vision U.S. President Edgar Sandoval Sr. explains that this Christmas, as you celebrate how much God loved this world, it’s the perfect time to ask yourself, “Is Jesus at the center of my life?”
Change Makers
Give-back Gift Shop lights up New York City with generosity
In the heart of New York City at Bryant Park, World Vision is bringing charitable giving to life Nov. 25-27 through the Give-back Gift Shop, an interactive pop-up shop where thousands are learning how one simple gift can light up an entire community.
From the Field
7 of the worst disasters of 2018
As these seven of the worst disasters of 2018 show us, children and families around the world experienced tremendous pain and suffering this past year. But there remains a glimmer of light in each of them. Hope has not been snuffed out.
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2018
World Vision’s photographers traveled around the world this year to tell stories of children and their families. They captured moments of struggle and moments of joy. Here are their favorite photos of 2018 and the stories behind them.
Voices
Video: Learn why people give
Why do you give? In this video, hear what others say about why they’re giving back this Christmas season. Whatever your reason, thank you!
From the Field
2018 Indonesia earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Major 2018 Indonesia earthquakes on Lombok island and Central Sulawesi and a tsunami have killed more than 2,000 people and left survivors struggling to recover.
From the Field
Myanmar refugees in Bangladesh: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since Aug. 25, 2017, more than 700,000 people from Myanmar have fled to Bangladesh because of extreme violence in northern Rakhine state. Most identify as Rohingya, a Muslim minority ethnic group. Impoverished and living in camps, they depend on aid for survival.
From the Field
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Find answers to your questions about global poverty, including poverty statistics, discover our progress towards ending poverty, and learn how you can help.
From the Field
HIV and AIDS: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The AIDS pandemic has devastated families, leaving children without the care and support they need to grow, survive, and thrive. Find out what is being done to prevent and end the spread of HIV and AIDS.