Poverty takes a toll on teens. Life skills education in Bangladesh is helping them imagine a more equitable future — and giving them tools to reach it.
Life skills education in Bangladesh equips teens, saves lives
Gender Equity
Child marriage: Facts from around the world
Girls and women around the world are advocating against child marriage so they can go to school and pursue their dreams. Learn the facts on early marriage.
Eka said NO to child marriage
At 14, Eka learned that her parents were planning her marriage to a man 20 years older. But she wasn’t ready to get married.
What does faith-rooted advocacy look like?
Our advocacy is uncompromising, child-focused, and rooted in love. Here’s what that looks like, and how you can raise your voice with us.
How reducing gender-based violence protects children in Nicaragua
“Realizing this sad news, I asked God to give me strength and discernment. I remembered the teachings from Channels of Hope…”
Preventing domestic violence and promoting gender equality in Nicaragua
“I have increased my self-esteem, my awareness, and now I can support other women that are living in the same conditions of violence…”
Samia’s dream: Freedom from child marriage
Here I want to say that everyone is equal; girls and boys are the same. I firmly believe that we, the girls, can equally contribute to society…
Super mom: One Ugandan girl defies the odds to stay in school
DREAMS gave Daisy the courage to go back to school after dropping out. Now she wants to be a teacher and show others the power of girls’ education.
Pricilia is going against the tide to pursue big DREAMS for girls’ education in Uganda
In Uganda, World Vision taught Pricilia to advocate for girls’ education and empowerment. “My dream is to become the first female president of this country.”
Veronica’s story: “DREAMS empowered me to stay in school”
Veronica was on the path to early marriage. But now she’s back in the classroom and mentoring other students at school and in her community.