Many young women in rural Africa face difficult futures, but not Modester. At 18, she is one of the top students in all of Zambia! She’s headed for university and whatever big dream she may have in mind. See what made the difference.
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Iraqi pastor has a new perspective on the Christmas story
Father Daniel in Iraq reflects on Christmas. His church is a safe place for 1,600 Iraqi Christians displaced by conflict.
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The gift of a baby blanket
Are you ready for Giving Tuesday tomorrow? Early donations today will count toward the Thirty-One Gifts match up to $2 million of product! Blogger Rachel Teodoro writes about the impact this partnership made last year to help keep newborns warm. Read her story and give!
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‘Aslan is on the move’: Calling all Christians to respond
In an essay adapted from his speech at the Q Conference in April 2016, Pastor Greg Holder encourages the church — collectively and individually — to respond to the Syrian refugee crisis.
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Loving through our differences at Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns encourages us to pray for those — like refugees — who don’t have the homes, food, and family we celebrate today.
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Magical moments in the kitchen
For 9-year-old Rosemary, the magic of cooking and eating together is a big part of her dream to become a chef! See what’s making Rosemary’s dream possible.
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Ending the HIV epidemic: Leaving no young woman behind
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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Melinda Gates on what faith in action means to her
Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shares her thoughts on time poverty, empowering girls and women, and her motivation to serve.
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‘Christmas is God lighting a candle’
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the obvious, yet breathtaking, symbolism of the Christmas Eve candlelight service at his church.
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The language of food and the people we share it with
The holidays are upon us — a season of thanks, love, and spending time with family, but also of sharing food with loved ones. Learn how to make Thai fried rice — a common local dish in Thailand — and explore how food is a global language for all we share it with.