Villagers celebrated as World Vision’s 1,000th successful borehole drilled in Mali since 2003 brought clean water to the rural village of Yaran.
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Change Makers
New journey for former pastor after run across America
For five months, 50-year-old Steve Spear wrestled with the daunting physical, spiritual, and logistical challenges of running 3,081 miles as they collided with the weighty implications of his goal to raise $1.5 million to provide clean water for 30,000 people in Kenya. Find out what happened and what’s next for him!
Change Makers
What’s Keith Richards’ brother-in-law doing for World Vision?
A dream inspired retired carpenter Greg Hansen to bike across America to raise money for World Vision to provide clean water to children and families in Kenya. To date, Greg has raised more than $110,000. Beyond galvanizing the church community, the journey inspired Greg’s rock star brother-in-law, Keith Richards, to give $50,000 to the cause.
From the Field
5 of the worst disasters in 2013
Here’s a look at a few of the natural disasters that demanded a significant humanitarian response in 2013.
Voices
Q&A with Brian Fikkert, author of ‘When Helping Hurts’
Brian shares his thoughts on how the average person or church community can help people living in poverty without negative long-term consequences.
From the Field
Study: A country’s wealth not tied to good healthcare
A World Vision study finds that a country’s wealth is not as closely related to good healthcare as you may think. The U.S. ranked 46 out of 176 countries.
From the Field
Midwives make all the difference for Afghan moms
Midwives are the difference between life and death for women and newborns in Afghanistan, a country with one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world.
Change Makers
Pursuing the common good: Q&A with Jim Wallis
Sojourners founder Jim Wallis offers his thoughts on the pursuit of the common good and how personal decisions can lead to improved quality of life for everyone.
From the Field
Horn of Africa: From relief to resiliency
Farmers in eastern Kenya are learning how to provide enough food for their families by protecting themselves from increasingly frequent dry spells.
From the Field
The 10 most expensive natural disasters since 1980
The 310 reported disasters in 2012 affected 106 million people and caused about $138 billion in damages. While natural disasters killed fewer people last year than in years past, they made for more expensive clean-up. Find out how 2012 disasters ranked among the most expensive natural disasters since 1980.