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Facing responsibility: The face of a refugee child

In 2013, World Vision President Rich Stearns met 10-year-old Haya in Jordan. The song she sang to him that day became a pivotal moment in his life: “Do you ever think of the children of Syria?” Hear from Rich about the impact of that moment, and three and a half years later, join us in reconnecting with Haya.

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When a mother dies

What happens when a mother dies? In poorer parts of the world, like the highlands of Papua, Indonesia, a mother’s death can be especially devastating to her family’s livelihood and survival. And in 2015, 760 mothers-to-be died every day. This International Women’s Day, let’s #BeBoldforChange by helping to ensure that poor mothers survive childbirth.

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Seeing the real faces of the global water crisis

663 million people don’t have clean water. It’s time to start putting real faces to this number. Start with one. Because one more child with clean water brings 663 million down to 662,999,999. And one by one we can bring clean water to children across the globe.

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Nivesh begins to dream of water and beyond

Without clean water, you and your clothes stay dirty. Imagine being too ashamed to go to church. To school. Without hope or community around you. Nivesh is a girl whose dreams were dying before they ever had a chance. See how the promise of clean water is giving new life to her dreams!

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Child sponsorship: Seeing the faces of the world

David Henriksen has been a sponsor with World Vision since 2003 and is the CEO of iDisciple. Today, he writes about what is most powerful about seeing the faces of his sponsored children and ponders how Jesus sees the faces of the people in our world.

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My mission statement: Be a blessing

Bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s mission statement was inspired by God’s covenant with Abraham: “I will make you a blessing!” Read how she’s been led to bless others.

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The gift of a baby blanket

Are you ready for Giving Tuesday tomorrow? Early donations today will count toward the Thirty-One Gifts match up to $2 million of product! Blogger Rachel Teodoro writes about the impact this partnership made last year to help keep newborns warm. Read her story and give!

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Magical moments in the kitchen

For 9-year-old Rosemary, the magic of cooking and eating together is a big part of her dream to become a chef! See what’s making Rosemary’s dream possible.