Today, we look back at our top 7 Instagram posts of 2017, the stories behind them, and how one photo can fully demonstrate the joy of God!
News & Stories
5 of the worst disasters in 2017
The world’s attention can shift easily once a new disaster strikes, but it’s important that we not forget the long-running crises, particularly in Syria and East Africa, that are affecting millions of children.
Podcast with Belynda Gentry of First Baptist Church of Glenarden
This edition of the World Vision podcast features a conversation with Reverend Belinda Gentry from First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland.
Out of the dark: Solar lamps shine brightly for reading
When children like Didier in Rwanda don’t have electricity at home, practicing reading at night becomes impossible. Find out how solar lamps help improve literacy!
7 year-end charitable giving tips you might not know
Make the most of your charitable giving. These 7 tips might give you some new ideas on how to maximize your giving, and your tax deductions. Learn how.
World Vision shines brightly at Give-back Gift Shop in New York City
World Vision launched the Give-back Gift Shop Nov. 27-29 in New York City at Bryant Park’s Winter Village to show ways to help others this holiday season.
Make your gift twice as personal on Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday, Thirty-One Gifts matches contributions to World Vision with a product donation. Meet children who have received these items in Armenia and Zambia!
World’s food waste could feed 2 billion people
As American families prepare to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates the world produces enough food waste — about 1.4 billion tons — to feed as many as 2 billion people each year. That’s roughly one-third of the global food supply.
Loving our enemy: A Thanksgiving challenge
It’s only because we’re loved and forgiven that we can love and forgive others. Pastors in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley demonstrate this in their care for refugees. This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns challenges us to look at generosity differently.
Q&A: Country superstar Jennifer Nettles partners with World Vision
World Vision spoke with country superstar Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland about her partnering with World Vision on her upcoming Christmas tour.
A better place to go: Transformation through toilets
A shortage of toilets can be a matter of life and death. World Vision provides clean water, toilets, and hygiene training around the world.
Photos of the most generous places in the world
When our writers and photographers travel, they visit some of the most generous places in the world. They are received with hospitality, but also get to witness generosity passed on to others. Through their eyes and photos, see this sacrificial giving spread.