Christian rock band MercyMe is partnering with World Vision for their 2018 tour and has a movie coming out based on the story behind their hit single, “I Can Only Imagine.”
News & Stories
Change Makers
Meghan Markle: Humanitarian and global citizen
Meghan Markle served as Global Ambassador for World Vision for two years. Now she’s preparing to wed Prince Harry and join the royal family. In that role, she’ll continue to care about humanitarian issues alongside her husband.
From the Field
St. Valentine: Patron saint of beekeepers
There’s more to St. Valentine than Valentine’s Day, romance, and love. He’s also the patron saint of beekeepers. Find out how bees offer a sweet solution to poverty.
Prayers
Covering the world in prayer: Pray for South America
Please pray with us for World Vision’s work in South America — Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil. While many of these countries are still recovering from years of internal violence and political instability, each faces unique challenges today.
Voices
Meet Sarah Kennedy: An ambassador of hope for children
Sarah Kennedy is a new Child Ambassador from Tennessee. Hear about her heart for the world, how she inspired her husband to join, and the innovative way she’s partnered with local businesses!
Prayers
Covering the world in prayer: Pray for Central America
Join us to pray for Central America — for World Vision’s work in the countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. In many areas of Central America, gang violence, drug trafficking, and the lasting effects of past wars make life especially difficult for children and their families.
From the Field
FGM: Kenyan girls, boys ‘throw away’ culture that causes pain
With a joyous celebration, teens in rural West Pokot, Kenya, are leaving painful, dangerous female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage behind.
Voices
Excerpt from ‘The Dream of You’ by Jo Saxton
When Jesus sends us, a key place is the life we already have. Are you available for God? In her new book “The Dream of You,” Jo Saxton shows how to be sent.
Voices
In the aftermath of tragedy, an answered prayer
After Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines in 2013, World Vision staff member Maryann Zamora witnessed an answered prayer for Patrick, a young father of two. Read how God answered the prayer that Maryann and Patrick prayed together in a moment of desperation.
Voices
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns announces retirement
After nearly 20 years as World Vision U.S. president, Rich Stearns announced on January 9 his plans to retire. A national search to select a new leader and the subsequent leadership transition process will take place over the course of 2018.
Voices
A family’s journey of prayer, faith, and change
For Pastor Charles and his wife, Ann, in Kenya, their family’s story is a journey of prayer. Like many journeys, it began with a problem, but prayer led to change!
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2017
World Vision’s photographers traveled around the world this year to tell stories of heartache and of hope. Here are our favorite photos from 2017.
