Nicole Wetmore, a pastor from California, sponsored the child on her race bib at the Global 6K for Water in 2018. Because of her choice, an unforgettable moment was in store in her not even six months later.
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Your 2019 summer reading and movie guide
Even though you may be on vacation, want to keep your mind from taking one? Here are some of our favorite books and movies to grow your faith, inspire your family, and expand your worldview this summer.
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7-year-old’s quest to end water crisis gains momentum
Addyson Moffitt, 7, was moved to run two half marathons with Team World Vision and raise $60,000 to help provide clean water to children in Africa when she learned how children her age often walk 6 kilometers for dirty water.
From the Field
A former sponsored child’s unquenchable thirst for service
Through World Vision, a former sponsored child from El Salvador becomes an advocate and water official in his impoverished community to access clean water.
Voices
The best return: Benefits and blessings of clean water
World Vision U.S. President Edgar Sandoval Sr. shares about the benefits and blessings of clean water.
Special Features
The dangers below: The pond of misery in Rwanda
MAY 1, 2019, RWANDA — Alongside a pond in Rwanda once roamed the legendary “Big Five” animals of Africa. Today, dominion of the pond belongs to creatures that are smaller but even deadlier — bloodsucking parasites, mosquitoes, and snakes. Eight-year-old Esther hates the pond, her only source of water.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Clean water in emergencies
When disaster strikes around the world, access to clean water is critical for survival. Here are three ways emergency responders bring life-saving clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to people affected by disasters.
Special Features
Cheru’s Kenyan community is awash in hope after receiving clean water
MAY 1, 2019, KENYA — Now that 6-year-old Cheru and her family have clean, fresh, running water near their home, life is better in so many ways. Clean water supports their community’s health, education, livelihoods, and spiritual growth.
Change Makers
Families, churches, schools, businesses rally for clean water as 6K host sites
When you walk or run the Global 6K for Water, you provide life-changing clean water to one person! You can create even more impact by becoming a host site and gathering friends and family to walk and run with you. Check out what people like you have to say about how easy and impactful it is to host the Global 6K for Water.
Voices
The story of White Jade: The girl who inspired World Vision’s child sponsorship
Marilee Pierce Dunker, the daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, shares the story of White Jade, the girl who inspired what would eventually become World Vision’s child sponsorship program. God used this little girl to change one man’s vision and, consequently, the reality of life for millions of people around the world.