As a former physician practicing in a busy maternity ward in a hospital in Africa, Gloria Ekpo has seen the devastation of HIV and AIDS up close. But she’s also seen progress. Learn how World Vision is working to leave no young woman behind and empower them toward an AIDS-free generation!
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Africa
Special Features
Family finds hope in gift of goats
NOV. 1, 2016, ZAMBIA — Just a few years ago, Rosemary’s family was stuck in poverty — both physical poverty and poverty of the mind. Then a gift of goats changed everything.
From the Field
2016 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
Special Features
5 Gift Catalog goats equal renewed lives
OCT. 25, 2016, ZAMBIA — Gift Catalog goats and child sponsorship work together to provide a girl from Zambia with plenty of food, clean water, and an opportunity for education.
Voices
Dennis The Prescott: I believe in a HungerFree world
Today, October 16, is World Food Day. We’re celebrating food because we believe that everyone deserves food for today and for tomorrow. After visiting Kenya with us this summer, food blogger Dennis The Prescott shares what this means to him.
Voices
Smartphones and gas stoves in rural Rwanda
When you think of rural farming communities in Africa, do you picture technologies like smartphones and kitchens with gas stoves? Find out how innovative technologies are changing the way people farm and cook in Rwanda!
Voices
Banana pancakes and prayer
Josephine in Uganda makes 650 banana pancakes every Sunday and sells them at church for a penny each. She raises her 13 children and grandchildren on that income: $6.50 a week. See what it’s like to make this recipe, and how love and prayer keep her going.
From the Field
Malaria grips Burundi: What happens when half the country gets sick?
In Burundi, a malaria outbreak is affecting more than 5 million people. Diomede, a volunteer health worker, provides diagnosis and treatment to vulnerable children.
From the Field
The ABCs of creating a child’s reading corner
Around the world, parents encourage their children to read by creating a reading corner, a comfortable spot with good light and lots of books. Learn how.
Change Makers
These 5 kids grew up to be global citizens
Get inspired with these 5 stories of children around the world who grew up to be global citizens — using what God has blessed them with to pay it forward.