A Sunday school teacher’s gift and prayer to a young Bob Pierce sparked something that would one day reach across the world. That small act of faith led him to follow God’s call, planting the roots of World Vision and decades of global impact. Now, 75 years later, those seeds continue to grow, transforming lives and communities around the world.
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From the Field
The good mother
A Guatemalan family that once lived on a dirt floor and drank watery soup proves that hard work, child sponsorship, economic empowerment training, and World Vision Gift Catalog animals change lives.
Change Makers
5 reasons to share your blessings on Giving Tuesday
Why should you donate on Giving Tuesday? Here are five reasons why sharing your blessings on Giving Tuesday, December 2, will brighten your holidays — and kids’ and families’ lives.
Change Makers
How the Church can help end extreme poverty
Discover how the Church can help end extreme poverty — through action, compassion, and a gospel-driven mission to work for lasting change.
From the Field
During disasters, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors bring spiritual support
During disasters, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors bring encouragement and spiritual support to other pastors and to people reeling from the effects of the disaster.
From the Field
From disasters to healing: World Vision’s work in the U.S.
World Vision responds to disasters globally, including in the United States. Learn about World Vision’s history of U.S. disaster responses, as well our work in education and distributing essential supplies and building materials to communities affected by emergencies in the U.S.
Change Makers
How to live out the Great Commission and the Greatest Commandment in a modern world
The Great Commission isn’t just a command — it’s a call to action for every believer. When Jesus told His disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19–20, NIV), He wasn’t just talking about evangelism but about transforming lives through faith, service, and love. Today, the Church continues this mission by reaching the lost, feeding the hungry, and caring for the most vulnerable. But how do we practically live this out? In this article, we explore the meaning of The Great Commission, how it intersects with World Vision’s global work, and what it means for believers today. Whether through missions, sponsorship, or local outreach, every Christian has a role to play in fulfilling this calling.
Change Makers
Discovering my father’s life of audacious faith
Marilee Pierce Dunker shares the heart behind her new book uncovering the spiritual journey and global ministry of her father, World Vision founder Bob Pierce. Based on personal discoveries and archived writings, The Audacity of Faith invites readers to reflect on faith, purpose, and the act of saying “Here I am, Lord. Send me.”
Prayers
Hope in hard places: Prayer for Syria
Syrians desperately hope for peace, and children shouldn’t grow up in a war zone. Pray for Syria, whose people are enduring their 11th year of civil war.
From the Field
In photos: 24 memorable moments from 2024
In 2024, the lives of millions were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope through encounters with hardship. See incredible images captured by World Vision communicators throughout this year.