Lots of World Vision Advocacy news this month! The Ending Violence Against Children Resolution passed the House, and we had our first-ever advocacy camp!
October Update: Advocates meet with Congress, world changes
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What is the Keeping Girls in School Act?
Helping girls stay in school results in stronger families and safer nations. But girls face unique barriers to education. Here’s how this bill would help.
World Vision and USAID helped this mom change her family’s lives!
“Nobo Jatra helped to make us independent. I am thankful to the American people. They changed our life.”
Say NO to the attempt to stop life-saving funds
The U.S. foreign aid budget is often under threat, but this tactic would cancel funds Congress already approved, leaving life-saving programs in the lurch.
4 ways to combine prayer and action right now
God calls us to change the world through prayer and action! Let us not grow weary in doing good. Here are 4 ways you can pray and act with us right now!
July update: Ending violence and keeping girls in school
In July, the World Vision volunteer advocacy team gathered support for the Ending Violence Against Children Resolution and Keeping Girls in School Act.
What does the Bible say about children?
What does the Bible say about children? A lot! God’s word inspires World Vision’s work to protect, love, and celebrate kids and families around the world.
June update: refugees, girls, and the border
In June, World Vision volunteer advocates raised their voices to keep girls in school, end violence against children, promote peace, and support refugees. Check out our advocacy impact!
Advocacy update: Bill seeks to boost foreign assistance
Good news, advocates! U.S. foreign assistance funding to benefit children has been increased in a House appropriations bill, but there is still more work to do!
Eka said NO to child marriage
At 14, Eka learned that her parents were planning her marriage to a man 20 years older. But she wasn’t ready to get married.