The Advocacy Summit brought hundreds of World Vision supporters togethers on Capitol Hill to speak up about growing child hunger. Attendees came from 32 states and all walks of life, including pastors, teachers, farmers, and military service members. But this year, a new group…
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Guest Blog: Winterizing
Our latest blog comes from one of our Ignite Partners, Carrie Warner, of Alliance Christian School District — Berks Christian School/West-Mont Christian Academy in Pennsylvania. This is the first in a series of guest authors we’ll be featuring in our blog. Have you…
Learning from those we expect to serve
One lesson I never anticipated receiving was delivered by a teenage girl at a school in rural Zambia. I had just arrived in Mbeza, Zambia along with a group of other visitors from the U.S. The teenage girl’s name was Pamela, and her lesson…
The Ignite Challenge: Faith in Action through Service-Learning
Meaningful educational experiences matter Students today crave purpose. With the freedom, time, and support they need to pour their hearts and minds into a project that matters, it’s amazing what can transpire. Through service-learning, we enable students to put their faith in action to…
Press slider: KHOU 11
“What we love about the World Vision partnership is that our students have the opportunity to build a personal relationship from someone from a different background. And in addition to that they have the curriculum that teaches them how to make a difference in…
Always “Life-Changing?” Rethinking traditional missions in Christian education
“It was life-changing.” In the weeks after students return from a mission trip, how often do you hear that phrase? Their response usually comes from a good place. After returning from a powerful experience in the developing world, it can feel like your life…
A Virtual Trip to Kenya for School Leaders
Jambo! The warm Swahili greeting we hear while visiting World Vision programs in Kenya rings in my ears when on a Vision Trip. I am always overcome with joy when receiving the warm reception from community members. I treasure the chance to play with…
Virtual Vision Trip Sneak Peek: Honduras
COVID-19 has changed everything about life. How we spend time with each other, our jobs, the economy. The ripple effects are endless. One thing we at World Vision miss the most is travel. We long to spend time with those we serve, and we…
World Vision Ignite Social Innovation Challenge 2020
Join us for this virtual event: Tuesday, November 10, 6-8 p.m. EST Student Leaders, Global Change Ignite’s Social Innovation Challenge encourages students to think critically about how to solve today’s humanitarian issues, like injustice and poverty. Watch live as student teams present their…