When was the last time God changed the shape of your life? For Child Ambassador Randi Jo Rooks, she knows the exact date in 2013. Read how God led Randi to say yes to a new ministry of helping children in need and how he brought her story full circle in Uganda.
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Unique baby names from around the world
Looking for some unique baby names from around the world? We’ve met some amazing children through our global charity work. Many of these kids were given some pretty unique names! This is a collection of some of the most unique baby names from around the world.
Building happy childhoods
MAY 18, 2018, ARMENIA — World Vision works with parents, teachers, and community leaders in Armenia to help build safe and happy childhoods for kids from pre-birth all the way up through young adulthood.
Q&A: Big Daddy Weave
Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave has traveled the world seeing World Vision’s work. Hear from band members about how seeing the work has changed them.
The dream of clean water
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns shares about the unexpected benefits of clean water and his dream to bring clean water to all people in our project areas in Rwanda in five years.
The long path to clean water
FEB. 15, 2018, UGANDA — In eastern Uganda, a community is still reeling from the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency more than a decade ago. Children like 5-year-old Grace must walk a long way for dirty water while parents are still walking an emotional path of healing. Through it all, access to clean water would help everyone heal and have a fuller life.
Q&A: Outcry Tour’s Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship will headline the 2018 Outcry Tour, which is partnering with World Vision. We spoke with lead singer Chris Brown about the tour.
Q&A: Bart Millard of MercyMe
Christian rock band MercyMe is partnering with World Vision for their 2018 tour and has a movie coming out based on the story behind their hit single, “I Can Only Imagine.”
Meet Sarah Kennedy: An ambassador of hope for children
Sarah Kennedy is a new Child Ambassador from Tennessee. Hear about her heart for the world, how she inspired her husband to join, and the innovative way she’s partnered with local businesses!
World Vision shines brightly at Give-back Gift Shop in New York City
World Vision launched the Give-back Gift Shop Nov. 27-29 in New York City at Bryant Park’s Winter Village to show ways to help others this holiday season.