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
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Moms in Bangladesh learn embroidery to raise income
Moms in Bangladesh joined a World Vision and U.S. foreign assistance funded program to learn embroidery. Now some of them earn more than their husbands!
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.
What is happening to migrant children at the border?
Migrant children at the U.S. border are being held in harsh conditions, and World Vision is urging Congress to create a bipartisan solution — now.
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.
Asking for $60 billion: An advocate story
Davis started by emailing his members of Congress, but he felt a pull to do more. He didn’t realize his next step would be asking for $60 billion.
World Vision advocacy accomplishments in May
World Vision advocates had big wins in May! Their efforts contributed to two different bills that would protect those in poverty around the world.
What is child labor and what is being done to stop it?
In 2016, 152 million children were engaged in child labor. World Vision is working with government organizations to give these children new hope for their future and break the cycle of child labor.
Planning for a healthy family in Bangladesh
At the new Chunkuri Clinic in Bangladesh, mothers receive pre- and postnatal care in a clean, up-to-date facility, and clinic staff help them plan safer pregnancies through healthy timing and spacing.