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From the Field
Hikes, bikes, and boats: A journey to school
Children in Asia and the Pacific make a daily trek that most Americans wouldn’t undertake without Gore-Tex gear and hiking boots.
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World Humanitarian Day: An aid worker’s diary from a refugee camp
World Humanitarian Day is held every year on Aug. 19 to celebrate aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. Learn about a World Vision worker’s experience in a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
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In the kitchen: Isombe recipe
Greens and other vegetables grown in rural Rwanda often end up combined with peanut butter in a dish called isombe. Watch a video and then try this isombe recipe with your family!
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2017 Hurricane Irma: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Irma caused about $50 billion in damage and is the fifth-costliest storm to hit the continental U.S. since 1900. Here are some facts, FAQs, and how to help.
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2017 Hurricane Maria: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Families are still recovering from Hurricane Maria after the monster storm devastated Puerto Rico and much of the Caribbean last September.
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Seeking justice: A former sponsored child in Bolivia becomes a lawyer
Ruth grew up in a Bolivian village rife with abuse, alcoholism, and abandonment. She has a passion for seeking justice on behalf of children. Through World Vision sponsorship and a friendship with Rich Stearns, World Vision U.S. president, she found the strength and support to live out her dream of becoming a lawyer.
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How’d they do that: Drip irrigation
World Vision teaches farmers how to use readily available materials to create a homemade bottle drip irrigation system. Try this in your own garden!
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Untying the knot: 10 worst places for child marriage
650 million women alive today were child brides, and millions of girls are at risk of marriage each year. For many, child marriage means a life of hardship, ill health, and low educational achievement. Find out the 10 worst countries in the world for child marriage and how to help prevent it.
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DIY homemade kids’ toys from around the world
Kids have a lot of creativity in making their own toys. And sometimes, creative constraints can inspire some pretty cool inventions! Check out these photos of kids around the world who make their own toys and games