In this editor’s letter, we pause to remember how far God has brought us. Drawing from 1 Samuel 7, where Samuel sets up a stone of remembrance and calls it Ebenezer, this reflection marks World Vision’s 75th anniversary as a moment to look back with gratitude and forward with faith. The stories in this issue serve as our own “stone of help,” celebrating decades of God’s faithfulness through the stories of lives changed, including our own.
News & Stories
Generosity
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
World Vision’s Chosen® prompts abundant giving and growth
Bayview Church’s experience with participating in World Vision’s Chosen® sponsorship experience has led to an increase in generosity and church growth.
Change Makers
“Oceans” vocalist TAYA partners with World Vision on first U.S. headliner tour
TAYA, former Hillsong UNITED vocalist and famous for powerful voice singing the hit “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),” has released her second solo album and is partnering with World Vision for her first U.S. headliner tour.
From the Field
What you need to know about the global water crisis in photos and videos
The global water crisis affects millions of people, with 703 million lacking access to clean water. Explore this critical topic through powerful photos and videos captured by World Vision communicators, and learn how World Vision is responding.
From the Field
2024 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision photographers capture stories of children and their families to inspire us toward action and compassion. These moments in time illuminate God’s grace and faithfulness as we work together to end extreme poverty in His name.
Voices
Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham talk film, tour, and sponsorship
Brandon Lake, a Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist, joined forces with Phil Wickham, a Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning artist, for the Summer Nights Worship Tour, visiting 17 cities across this U.S. this past August. The two partnered with World Vision to help connect children in need with sponsors. Later this month, a documentary about their tour called FOR THE ONE hits theaters for a one-weekend-only event October 27–29.
From the Field
Give what grows: How animals build futures
When donors give animals through World Vision’s Gift Catalog, they’re also giving so much more — an ongoing source of food and nutrition, a sustainable income, and trainings for animal owners that support their financial health and mindset growth. It’s a combination that can truly lead to transformed lives for families around the world. Here are a few stories of how the gift of an animal can grow into all this and more.
Voices
Tayshia Adams gives back
Television host and multimedia personality Tayshia Adams cares about giving back and helping others. Tayshia supports World Vision’s Gift Catalog, refugee work, and child sponsorship.