In arid Durame, Ethiopia, organizations had drilled six times for clean water, without success. When World Vision arrived to attempt, the people might have said not to bother, since everyone else had failed. Instead they said, “We must pray and fast, and the Lord will bring us water.” Prayer made all the difference.
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Africa
From the Field
Community health workers reduce child malnutrition rates in Zambia
In rural communities, women have to travel long distances to get basic healthcare. World Vision–trained community health workers help bridge the gap and provide care as well as education.
From the Field
From problems to prayers answered: Ireen’s walk for water
In Malawi, drillers persist in their efforts to help a little girl and her village get access to clean water, which they’ve never had before.
From the Field
Rwandan woman advocates for children’s education
Dativa never got to complete her education, but she made sure her own kids finished school. She also is raising a girl from the community to give her a chance at an education too.
From the Field
Delivering joy: One goat, chicken and alpaca at a time
Read a few stories of how the lives of children and families change when they receive animals — like goats, chickens, and alpacas — through the World Vision Gift Catalog. We hope these animal tales will warm your Thanksgiving.
From the Field
How World Vision fights the secondary effects of COVID-19
COVID-19 poses new challenges to World Vision, but our 37,000 staff and communities worldwide are working together to bring hope to children and families. We’re fighting the secondary effects of the disease — the economic, social, and long-term health impacts.
From the Field
Goats offer a safety net for families in Zambia
When you give the gift of a goat through World Vision’s Gift Catalog, you’re helping to provide a sustainable source of income for families around the world. The small, but hearty animals basically take care of themselves, reproduce quickly, and seldom get sick.
Change Makers
Unexpected hidden heroes responding to the crisis in powerful ways
In the United States and around the world, ordinary kids are taking on the challenge of COVID-19 with small, but extraordinary, actions.
From the Field
5 reasons goats are the G.O.A.T.
Did you know goats are the G.O.A.T. — Greatest Of All Time — Christmas gift? Whether you give one goat or several, or a goat plus ducks, chickens, or other farm animals, the World Vision Gift Catalog has you covered for Christmas.
Change Makers
Five ways being chosen can change your life
Why does being chosen matter? Joel from Chicago says, “It’s going to be a life-changing experience.” Discover how being chosen has changed people’s lives for the better.