
WHAT'S GOING ON: THE BLOG

From child bride to anti-child marriage advocate
April 7, 2021Anuradha was only 13 years old and was studying in class eight when she was married off as a child bride. And only a year into marriage, she gave birth to her first child.

Why the U.S. should become a global leader in ending child marriage & empowering adolescent girls
March 29, 2021Up to 10 million more girls over the next decade are at risk of child marriage as a result of the pandemic. For the first time in almost 30 years, adolescent girls are more, not less, at risk of child marriage.

Advocacy Summit 2021: Innovation & trusting God to amplify our voices
March 16, 2021World Vision volunteers typically gather for an advocacy summit event in D.C. every year. But for 2021, we had to rethink our plans.

Recap: The 2021 World Vision Virtual Advocacy Summit
March 8, 2021Thanks to everyone who joined our summit last week on March 5! If you missed the event, here’s a quick recap of what you missed.

Women and girls on the global stage: What do CSW65 and Generation Equality mean?
March 8, 2021Written by Marta Galambos – a World Vision Strong Women Strong World NextGen leader and a graduate of civil engineering from California Polytechnic State University currently working in Colorado, USA. How can women and girls, in every society, participate effectively as full and equal members of their communities? I first became interested in this question as an undergraduate … Read More

The new year offers new ways for children to thrive
January 19, 2021Thrive’s passage’s will usher in new cooperation among USAID and other agencies in implementing early childhood development interventions!

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.
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.