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!
June update: refugees, girls, and the border
Christian advocacy
Advocate update: U.S. aid to Central America
U.S. foreign assistance to Central American countries fights the root causes of migration and empowers communities in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. World Vision advocates will continue to speak out against cuts to these funds.
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!
How can solving health and nutrition issues fight poverty?
Improving the health and well-being of children and families in extreme poverty is a crucial part of ENDING extreme poverty in our lifetime!
Samia’s dream: Freedom from child marriage
Here I want to say that everyone is equal; girls and boys are the same. I firmly believe that we, the girls, can equally contribute to society…
Veronica’s story: “DREAMS empowered me to stay in school”
Veronica was on the path to early marriage. But now she’s back in the classroom and mentoring other students at school and in her community.
The Global Fund: A chance to end THREE of the world’s deadliest diseases
Alongside partners, the U.S. helps save lives and stabilize communities by playing a crucial role in the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria.
Get the facts: Children on the move
As we continue to hear news reports about the plights of children on the move, let’s educate ourselves on the facts and pray for their safety and wellbeing.
Together, empowered girls pave the way for girls’ education
This program in Uganda is inspiring young women: “You have to be empowered, to speak for yourself, for no one will speak for you unless you rise up.”
New report: Global hunger is on the rise
The number of children and families around the world who aren’t getting enough to eat every day has increased for the third year in a row.