Brian shares his thoughts on how the average person or church community can help people living in poverty without negative long-term consequences.
News & Stories
Charitable Giving
Change Makers
Surrendering great for greater: The miracle of Moriah
God asks a Michigan couple, “What do you value most?”
Change Makers
Oregon couple sells dream house to serve the poor
A Portland couple decided to sell their dream house in order to donate nearly $500,000 to those in need.
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.
Change Makers
Through fasting, teens raise awareness about hunger
For more than a decade, an Episcopal minister has been raising awareness about hunger by leading young people in World Vision’s “30 Hour Famine.”
Change Makers
Author Debbie Macomber puts love in every stitch
Debbie Macomber is international spokesperson for Knit for Kids, World Vision’s program that encourages knitters to craft warm clothes for children in need.
Special Features
Here’s to the givers
NOV. 1, 2012 — Here’s to the givers of the world … givers of all sizes and ages, from different walks of life and various income levels. They give not because of a date on the calendar but because they are God’s beloved cheerful givers. Their stories show the impact of relatively simple gifts in developing countries.
Special Features
Happy harmony through the Gift Catalog
NOV. 1, 2012, UNITED STATES AND GUATEMALA — An American child with a disability and love for music made an impact on Guatemalan children with a special gift from the World Vision Gift Catalog.
Voices
Repaid in joy: How does God expect us to give?
The Bible calls God’s people to be generous, but isn’t exactly clear what precisely God expects. How much should we give? World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns discusses Jesus’ words, “Give, and it will be given to you.”