Dr. Paul Osteen, older brother of Pastor Joel Osteen, ministers hands-on, one-to-one, in some of the most remote and poorest parts of the earth.
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Harlem Globetrotters begin new partnership with World Vision
The Harlem Globetrotters’ 300 exhibition games in 2014 feature an on-court interactive game about child sponsorship and the opportunity to sponsor a child.
Called to compassion: A boy who fled war now helps exploited children
Vinh Chung was 3 years old when he escaped death in a small boat on the South China Sea. Now he’s working to help other children in dire circumstances.
New journey for former pastor after run across America
For five months, 50-year-old Steve Spear wrestled with the daunting physical, spiritual, and logistical challenges of running 3,081 miles as they collided with the weighty implications of his goal to raise $1.5 million to provide clean water for 30,000 people in Kenya. Find out what happened and what’s next for him!
What’s Keith Richards’ brother-in-law doing for World Vision?
A dream inspired retired carpenter Greg Hansen to bike across America to raise money for World Vision to provide clean water to children and families in Kenya. To date, Greg has raised more than $110,000. Beyond galvanizing the church community, the journey inspired Greg’s rock star brother-in-law, Keith Richards, to give $50,000 to the cause.
Wisconsin walkers raise money for clean water in Kenya
A Wisconsin couple launched a fundraiser called “8 Miles for Water” in recognition of Sabina, a Kenyan woman who walked eight miles each day for water.
5 simple tips on life-changing letter writing
Letter writing may seem old-fashioned. But for Kay’s sponsored child Maya, letters transformed her life. Read Kay’s tips on writing life-changing letters.
Q&A: Reneé Stearns on authoring a Bible storybook
“God’s Love For You,” written by Rich and Reneé Stearns, is a Bible storybook with a big worldview. Reneé explains why.
‘Livestock’ community festival benefits World Vision Gift Catalog
Financial trouble inspired a Minnesota woman to put on a community music festival to donate livestock through World Vision’s Gift Catalog.
Q&A with Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley — yes, that Presley — is one of World Vision’s new advocates for the world’s poorest children. We caught up with the singer and mother of four, who is currently on tour for her new album, Storm and Grace.