
WHAT'S GOING ON: THE BLOG

How maternal and child health programs can prevent child marriage
January 8, 2021It may not seem intuitive, but child marriage and maternal and child health are closely linked. Learn how addressing one can help both issues.

Issues to advocate for in 2021
December 29, 2020Here’s a preview of our issues to advocate for in 2021. Learn more, then come back throughout the year to stand up and speak out!

What the election results mean for World Vision and kids around the world
December 14, 2020World Vision Advocacy’s Government Relations Director shares how the 2020 election results will impact World Vision’s work around the world.

What brought us joy in 2020?
December 3, 2020The work of World Vision advocates brought our team so much joy this year. We wish you a Christmas full of peace, and of course, joy!

God is in control: A reflection on the election
November 13, 2020Regardless of who is in the White House, or which political party controls Congress, World Vision will continue to work on behalf of vulnerable children.

What our advocacy team is thankful for this year
November 5, 2020As we near Thanksgiving and search our hearts, our team found quite a few things we were thankful for this year!

Reflections on World Vision’s partnership with the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme
October 15, 2020In 2019 alone, World Vision and the World Food Program together reached 10.7 million people with life-saving food and nutrition boosting services.

The connection between religious freedom and international development at World Vision
October 12, 2020World Vision is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization operating in nearly 100 countries. We advocate for religious freedom in the United States and around the world.

Fall advocate update: progress through perseverance
October 8, 2020It’s been a tough year, but by the grace of God we saw progress last quarter! Here’s what World Vision Advocates were speaking out about.
OUR FOCUS
Safety, health, and opportunity for every child
Poverty-focused foreign assistance
While most Americans estimate that foreign assistance comprises 26% of the U.S. budget, it actually accounts for less than 1% of federal spending — but positively impacts millions who live in extreme poverty globally. Each dollar translates into lives saved for those who live in poverty.
Refugees
Currently, one in every 113 people in the world is a refugee, and the conflict in Syria has contributed to the largest refugee crisis since WWII. We’re educating members of Congress about the refugees’ realities in the region and working to maximize humanitarian aid to those in desperate need.
Child protection
Over 1 billion children experienced violence in the last year. Violence against children includes physical, emotional, and sexual violence. It can come in many forms, including trafficking, child labor, and early marriage. Now is the time for a solution: The U.S. has a crucial role in leading the effort to end violence against children.
Healthy moms and babies
Every day, nearly 15,000 children under the age of 5 die from preventable causes. Pregnancy and childbirth claim the lives of nearly 300,000 mothers a year. We advocate for U.S. legislation that will help improve the health of mothers and young children where access to life-saving care is limited.
Food security and livelihoods
Nearly 800 million people in the world will go to bed tonight without enough food or nourishment. Without this, children cannot grow, learn, or fend off sickness and disease. With the right tools, families and communities can fight hunger. We urge solutions that help families help themselves, and build resilience against future obstacles.