When the World Health Organization declared the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak an “international health concern,” Sierra Leone closed schools, disrupting the education of about 1.7 million children. It would take nine months for schools to reopen.
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Voices
The most important women’s issue you’ve never heard of
Imagine having an extra four hours in your day. You could unwind, read to your kids, go for a jog, try a new recipe, or earn extra money for your family.
Voices
Forever changed by clean water
Blogger Rachel Teodoro traveled with us to Uganda to dedicate a new borehole. Through her eyes, witness the energy and joy the people of this community felt at having clean water, and learn how they will be forever changed.
From the Field
How ‘living water’ transformed a community in Zambia
In Zambia, Pastor Andoni Phiri explains his community’s transformation — and how it all began with a book called “Jesus the Source of Living Water.”
From the Field
Microloans make an unexpected CEO
Jacqueline has faced many harsh circumstances in her life … She lost family members to disease and war. When she became a mother, she could barely afford to provide for her children. Find out how a microloan helped turn her life around.
Change Makers
Max Lucado encounters the realities of dirty water in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, Max Lucado discovers the reality of many people living in developing countries: dirty, unsafe drinking water.
From the Field
Literacy Boost program encourages a love of reading
In Malawi, World Vision supports a community through the Literacy Boost program, which provides training and books that cultivate a love of reading.
From the Field
Clean water is buried treasure in Ghana
What World Vision began in 1985 in Ghana, today is a movement to provide disease-free clean water to communities around the world.
From the Field
Reconciliation is at the heart of this Rwandan love story
The story of Christine and Emile tells of a love that could only happen between two people trained in reconciliation. Christine’s family was all killed in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Emile’s family were Hutus. His cousins and uncles had gone to prison.
Voices
A Chicago church finds its fit in serving the world — and runs with it
Faith Church Senior Pastor Bob Bouwer reflects on how God often uses the most quirky or seemingly insignificant gifts or passions to glorify his name and advance his kingdom near us and around the world.