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‘Girl Rising’ film ditches convention to tell stories

The film “Girl Rising,” whose narrators include Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, and Selena Gomez, tells the stories of 10 girls from 10 different countries. They include a girl who lives on the streets in India, one who survives on a city dump in Cambodia, and another who lives in a slum in Sierra Leone.

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Women who inspired World Vision’s founding father

My father, Bob Pierce, first traveled to China in 1947 with Youth for Christ. World Vision wasn’t even a twinkle in his eye. But years later, he would write, “My own world vision from God was sparked on that first trip.” Among the people who ignited that spark were women who were determined to change the world in Jesus’ name.

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Confidence through contortion in Mongolia

Contortion is a highly-respected, centuries-old tradition in Mongolia. As part of our development program in the area, World Vision supports a contortion class to help children have fun and develop social skills.

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A doll named Alma

A World Vision sponsor shares gift ideas for sponsored children and how she lets them know they’re loved and cared for during the holiday season.