Now the first and only professional in his family, a father of two in El Salvador reflects on the impact of child sponsorship in his spiritual life and career path.
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Crying for their country
FEB. 1, 2014, JORDAN AND SYRIA — Of the 8 million people displaced by Syria’s war, more than half are children. Many arrive in neighboring countries with little more than the clothes on their backs and memories of friends and home. Here in Jordan, they take refuge with their families in a crowded camp or suffocating accommodations, mourning lost loved ones and yearning for their former lives. Each child has a story.
Change Makers
5 simple tips on life-changing letter writing
Letter writing may seem old-fashioned. But for Kay’s sponsored child Maya, letters transformed her life. Read Kay’s tips on writing life-changing letters.
Voices
Uganda genocide: A nightmare finally comes to an end
In an article from July 1979, former World Vision U.S. President Stan Mooneyham writes about his visit to Uganda after the genocide perpetrated by dictator Idi Amin.
Voices
The divine matchmaking of child sponsorship
One of Marilee Pierce Dunker’s greatest joys is watching people come to a child sponsorship table to search for the little face that touches their heart.
Voices
In China, a flame of faith ignites eager, young hearts
Marilee Pierce Dunker, daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, and her daughter visit with elderly saints in Xiamen, China who came to Christ before communism closed China to the gospel.
From the Field
2013 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2013
From Syrian refugees to moms in Chicago, World Vision photographers capture the spirit of World Vision’s work in 2013: building better lives for children.
Voices
Rich Stearns on Christmas: ‘Filled with joy and gratitude’
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the true reason we celebrate Christmas — the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Change Makers
Q&A: Reneé Stearns on authoring a Bible storybook
“God’s Love For You,” written by Rich and Reneé Stearns, is a Bible storybook with a big worldview. Reneé explains why.