5 reasons Christians should care about advocacy
Advocacy helps people of faith fulfill God’s call to seek justice. Motivated by God’s love, we advocate against injustice so people can experience life in all its fullness.
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Urgent: President’s budget proposes damaging cuts to foreign assistance
Budget cuts to foreign aid don’t make sense. Congress knows that too, which is why U.S. assistance programs have bipartisan support despite proposed cuts.
January update: How your actions create global impact
World Vision advocates are making huge impact through simple actions that support foreign aid and fight poverty. Check out your impact in January!
Speaking out in DC: We testified about maternal health in Congress
This week, World Vision’s Director of Government Relations testified before Congress about the unique health challenges women face in developing countries.
Education: a lifesaving intervention for children on the move
Approximately 4 million refugee children between the ages of 5 and 17 aren’t enrolled in school. This has enormous impact on children’s growth, development, mental health, and lifelong cognitive function.
3 ways U.S. aid helps World Vision fight poverty
U.S. foreign aid is powerful in fighting poverty. Here are 3 stories about how World Vision and U.S. aid partnered to create changes in Kenya, Bangladesh, and Honduras.
2019 World Vision Advocacy Accomplishments
Does advocacy work? Looking back at 2019, we can see how much God used our advocacy to create change for kids around the world!
16 Bible verses about God’s calling for our lives
God calls all of us: to love others, to care for the poor, and to seek holiness. Here are 16 Bible verses about God’s calling on our lives.
What is fragility? The new humanitarian buzzword
Fragility refers to more than poverty or violence. It refers to a country’s ability to deal with strains, and fragility factors are often compounded.
Victory! Foreign assistance can continue to save lives, help kids thrive
Our advocacy for smart, compassionate foreign assistance programs and the funding to keep them going will continue in 2020! But for now, let’s celebrate.
We need a holistic plan to keep migrant children safe
U.S. immigration policy is inadequate to protect the children at our southern border. We need to address the root causes of migration and prioritize safety.
Does U.S. foreign aid work?
Does U.S. foreign aid work? Poverty-fighting programs are challenging, and plans sometimes go awry. See why foreign aid is still worth the effort.
