As the world’s leading nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world, World Vision is reaching one new person every 10 seconds with clean water and one new person with handwashing promotion as well. Learn about five examples of our water work around the world.
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10 years on, the voices of 10 Syrian youth
To mark the 10th year of the conflict in Syria, we’re sharing the voices of 10 Syrian youth. Each reflects on what their life is like now and their dreams for the future.
Girl finds freedom after fleeing child marriage in Kenya
Globally, more than 200 million women have undergone female genital mutilation. World Vision’s working to change that through its Kenya Big Dream program, which is part of the Every Last One campaign.
2021 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel the world to bring home stories of children and their families to inspire us to action and compassion. They capture intimate moments that illuminate God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed.
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 migrating to managing: Empowering a Honduran farmer
At 18, Jose Luis left his home and family to seek a brighter future elsewhere. Now he’s built a brighter future for himself, his community, and his son back in Honduras.
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.
Much-needed PPE for Navajo Nation frontline workers
Jonathan Nez, Navajo Nation president, says the personal protective equipment donations for frontline workers are equipping them to do battle against the monster that is COVID-19, which has invaded their communities.
In the kitchen: Indian vegetable pulao recipe
India has one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the world. World Vision’s helping communities there grow vegetable gardens so they have access to nutrient-rich foods. We’re also training mothers how to cook dishes that better nourish their children so fewer kids are at risk of stunting and wasting.
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.