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Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?

Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?

June 24, 2020By Katie TaylorChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender, Refugees 1 Comment

Women and girls face greater risk of violence during emergencies as harmful social norms intensify and women are further marginalized.

May advocate update: When the going gets tough …

May advocate update: When the going gets tough …

June 5, 2020By Katie TaylorWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

May was a heartbreaking month. Even when our hearts our exhausted, we cling to God’s call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before him.

Civility in the 2020 election: Engaging with love

Civility in the 2020 election: Engaging with love

May 15, 2020By Nate LanceLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates No Comments

Civility in the election is more than just being polite. Christians are called to love others as Christ does, and that changes how we engage politically.

30 Bible verses for advocates

30 Bible verses for advocates

May 12, 2020By Katie TaylorBible Verses 12 Comments

The Bible calls us to speak up for justice and advocate for the rights of others. Here are 30 Bible verses about advocacy to encourage you.

Act Now: Saving lives means addressing COVID-19 at home and abroad

Act Now: Saving lives means addressing COVID-19 at home and abroad

May 8, 2020By Lisa BosForeign Assistance, Take Action 1 Comment

By partnering with other countries, the U.S. can help stop diseases from spreading globally and protect globla gains against poverty and malnutrition.

April advocacy update: Lifted prayers and lifted voices

April advocacy update: Lifted prayers and lifted voices

May 4, 2020By Katie TaylorWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

In April, our advocacy had two themes: lifting up the voices of the vulnerable and lifting up our own voices in prayer!

Our recommendations to keep children safe during COVID-19

Our recommendations to keep children safe during COVID-19

April 30, 2020By Nate LanceChild Protection, Policies and Recommendations 2 Comments

In April, the Ending Violence Against Children Taskforce released policy recommendations for governments to keep children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 ways clean water fights injustice

7 ways clean water fights injustice

April 27, 2020By Katie TaylorClean Water 1 Comment

Clean water fights injustice by promoting education, economic growth, gender equality, and more. Here are 7 ways clean water fights poverty and injustice.

There is no word “defeat” in Naima’s dictionary

There is no word “defeat” in Naima’s dictionary

April 27, 2020By Guest AuthorChild Education, Child Marriage, Gender No Comments

Naima overcame incredible challenges to become an educated woman, including abuse and child marriage. She worked to support her education and never gave up.

What are children saying about COVID-19?

What are children saying about COVID-19?

April 24, 2020By WV AdvocacyChild Education, Global Health 3 Comments

Children are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 because of school closures and loss of social safety nets. But they’re speaking out and taking action!

USAID and World Vision: Offering food and friends to those in need

USAID and World Vision: Offering food and friends to those in need

April 22, 2020By WV AdvocacyFood and Nutrition, Foreign Assistance No Comments

This USAID and World Vision project helped Peruvians care for Venezuelans’ immediate needs, but also led to lifelong friendships and cultural understanding.

Vaccines: an essential lifeline for the most vulnerable

Vaccines: an essential lifeline for the most vulnerable

April 22, 2020By Guest AuthorForeign Assistance, Global Health No Comments

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and World Vision are committed to reaching vulnerable children with life-saving vaccines.

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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.