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Legislation introduced to end violence against children

Legislation introduced to end violence against children

July 21, 2023By WV AdvocacyChild Protection, News and Reports, Policies and Recommendations, World Vision Advocacy News No Comments

World Vision Advocacy celebrates the passing of a resolution that condemns using hunger and disrupting food supplies as weapons of war.

The current reality of child marriage around the world

The current reality of child marriage around the world

June 15, 2023By WV AdvocacyChild Marriage, Take Action No Comments

World Vision Advocacy celebrates the passing of a resolution that condemns using hunger and disrupting food supplies as weapons of war.

From Scotland to Capitol Hill: An Advocate Story

From Scotland to Capitol Hill: An Advocate Story

March 30, 2023By WV AdvocacyAdvocate Stories, Learn About Advocacy No Comments

The story of an advocate from Scotland living in New York – wondering how she could make a difference in the wake of conflict in Ukraine.

Child-friendly mental health bill introduced to House and Senate

Child-friendly mental health bill introduced to House and Senate

March 10, 2023By WV AdvocacyChild Protection, Foreign Assistance, News and Reports, Take Action No Comments

Legislation focused on mental health support for children has been introduced in Congress. Your voice can help it get passed!

Ending Child Labor in Honduras: Listening to the community

Ending Child Labor in Honduras: Listening to the community

February 22, 2023By WV AdvocacyChild Protection, Foreign Assistance, News and Reports, Take Action 3 Comments

Learn more about how World Vision is tackling the root causes of child labor in Honduras and how you can help keep that work going!

Issues to advocate for in 2023

Issues to advocate for in 2023

February 3, 2023By WV AdvocacyLearn About Advocacy, Policies and Recommendations, Resources for Advocates, Take Action 1 Comment

Here’s a preview of our issues to advocate for in 2023. Learn more, then come back throughout the year to stand up and speak out!

6 Characteristics of a Faith-Rooted Advocate

6 Characteristics of a Faith-Rooted Advocate

January 27, 2023By WV AdvocacyAdvocate Stories, Learn About Advocacy No Comments

Everyone has the ability to speak up on behalf of vulnerable children! Learn more about the characteristics a faith-rooted advocate.

Resolution condemning hunger as a weapon has passed

Resolution condemning hunger as a weapon has passed

December 1, 2022By WV AdvocacyFood and Nutrition, News and Reports, World Vision Advocacy News No Comments

World Vision Advocacy celebrates the passing of a resolution that condemns using hunger and disrupting food supplies as weapons of war.

What our advocacy team is thankful for this year

What our advocacy team is thankful for this year

November 24, 2022By WV AdvocacyAdvocate Stories No Comments

As we soak up the holiday season goodness, the Advocacy team is feeling incredibly thankful for a monumental year!

Fighting Education Inequity: Young People are Critical to Transforming Education

Fighting Education Inequity: Young People are Critical to Transforming Education

October 12, 2022By WV AdvocacyChild Education, Child Protection, Policies and Recommendations No Comments

Meaningful, active, and inclusive youth participation, engagement, and partnership must be a core pillar of education policy. Learn more!

16-Year-Old World Vision Advocate asks Congress to take action

16-Year-Old World Vision Advocate asks Congress to take action

October 11, 2022By WV AdvocacyAdvocate Stories, Child Education, Gender, Policies and Recommendations 1 Comment

A student reflects on her experiences as a young girl and how her eyes were opened to inequalities around the world! Hear her story and how you can speak up for girls’ education.

Life-saving nutrition bill passes Congress

Life-saving nutrition bill passes Congress

September 28, 2022By WV AdvocacyFood and Nutrition, Policies and Recommendations, World Vision Advocacy News No Comments

Championed by World Vision’s Advocacy team for more than a year, a life-saving bill is one step closer to providing critical nutrition support for vulnerable communities around the world!

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Jenny Yang
Jenny Yang is an External Relations Office for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, in Washington, DC, where she works to build U.S. government support for UNHCR's  mission and operations. She has worked over two decades in refugee protection, immigration policy, and human rights and was on an active deployment roster for the International Catholic Migration Commission. She is currently on the Advisory Board of Faith and Law, an organization for Congressional staffers to explore the intersection of faith and public policy, as well as the Land Center for Cultural Engagement. She is currently serving as the Catalyst for the Freedom and Justice Network for the Lausanne Movement. Jenny is co-author of “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate" and contributing author to five other books
Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra
Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean of the Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary as well as the Assistant Professor of Integral Mission and Global Transformation.  She is available for speaking, training and workshops in the areas of immigration, faith-rooted organizing, cross-cultural ministry and building vital holistic Christian community.