Ethiopia isn’t where you’d expect to find the owner of the most successful Harley Davidson shop in the U.S. walking for water. But there’s a lot surprising about Mark!
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World Vision’s approach to community development
Why World Vision? Today’s Q&A with Joel Hughey, World Vision’s senior director of program insights and results, explores World Vision’s unique approach to community development.
Mother’s day thoughts: An orphan’s story
For Mother’s Day, blogger Jessica Turner shares her thoughts on motherhood and the importance of caring for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, reminding us to appreciate mothers and care for those who are hurting.
World Malaria Day: The gossamer thread
This World Malaria Day, join World Vision in remembering the lives devastated by this preventable, treatable disease — and in our mission of eradicating it from the world. See the miraculous change a few square meters of netting brought about for a Mozambican family.
Unfinished business: Rich Stearns on finding our life’s purpose
It’s only when we say yes to Jesus’ invitation to change the world that we discover real purpose for our lives. Read this excerpt from “Unfinished,” the newest book from Rich Stearns, author of the best-selling “The Hole in Our Gospel.”
A child’s daily journey to school in the Philippines
At the age of 9, Miljhon has already seen some of life’s harsh realities. Growing up in poverty, this young boy, his sister, and his classmates face significant hardships just to get to school every day. Despite their circumstances, Miljhon and the other children have such pure hearts that they share with their school mates — even though they too have almost nothing.
Rwandan genocide anniversary: A Thursday at the pool in Kigali
Today marks the 19-year anniversary of the beginning of the Rwandan genocide that took the lives of almost 800,000 people in 1994. Our videographer Tom Costanza visited the “Hotel Rwanda” in February, and recalls his trip and the tragedy 19 years before.
My walk with World Vision to give water to the thirsty
The global water crisis is a silent killer that takes the lives of more children every year than HIV and malaria combined. More than 2,000 children die every day because of unclean water, poor hygiene, and lack of sanitation. But there is great hope. This is a crisis we know how to address.
World Poetry Day: ‘Padre’ / ‘Father’ by Senna (featured in Girl Rising)
The 10×10 campaign film, Girl Rising, features a teenager named Senna, who lives in a mountain community in Peru. While pursuing her education, she discovered a passion and wonderful talent for poetry.
Afghanistan: Worst place to be a mother
Western Afghanistan is a region with one of the highest under-5 mortality rates and where maternal death in childbirth is a serious concern. The 10×10 film “Girl Rising” shows how these issues affect women in Afghanistan and how education can help them.