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Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2016
World Vision’s photographers captured thousands of moments this year. Here are their best photos of 2016 — and the stories behind them.
Iraqi pastor has a new perspective on the Christmas story
Father Daniel in Iraq reflects on Christmas. His church is a safe place for 1,600 Iraqi Christians displaced by conflict.
The gift of a baby blanket
Are you ready for Giving Tuesday tomorrow? Early donations today will count toward the Thirty-One Gifts match up to $2 million of product! Blogger Rachel Teodoro writes about the impact this partnership made last year to help keep newborns warm. Read her story and give!
Unusual angels: Gift Catalog chickens a family’s saving grace
NOV. 28, 2016, ZAMBIA — Chickens and goats from World Vision’s Gift Catalog and child sponsorship set a family on a path to prosperity.
‘Aslan is on the move’: Calling all Christians to respond
In an essay adapted from his speech at the Q Conference in April 2016, Pastor Greg Holder encourages the church — collectively and individually — to respond to the Syrian refugee crisis.
Loving through our differences at Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns encourages us to pray for those — like refugees — who don’t have the homes, food, and family we celebrate today.
2016 humanitarian world news headlines
Humanitarian world news brings you a regularly updated selection of events and trends impacting people and the humanitarian community worldwide in 2016.
Praying the Psalms: ‘He has been good to me’
Join us in praying Psalm 13:6 over 9-year-old Rosemary, her family, and the work World Vision is doing to release families like hers from generational poverty.
Forgive, don’t forget: Reconciliation overcomes crises
Memories are impossible to erase, but healing can happen. Restored relationships are possible even in the worst of situations. Here are some inspiring stories of reconciliation to give you hope.
Emotions of giving: The cost of kindness
Is it better to give than to receive? This new research proves it is. Find out why, and see charts and graphs that show the emotions of giving.
“A chicken, so what!” — A skeptic converted
NOV. 21, 2016, ZAMBIA — “A chicken, so what! Can they do anything?” Catherine continues to be surprised at how many ‘anythings’ four World Vision Gift Catalog chickens can produce.