Chandra and Dan Brissette lived in Damascus, Syria while working with the Foreign Service from 2002 to 2004. In today’s Q&A, they talk about how much they loved pre-war Syria, why they were inspired to help refugees of the Syrian crisis, and their hopes for Syria’s tomorrow.
News & Stories
3 ways you can fight malnutrition in your sphere
Learn how malnutrition in developing countries affects everyone, along with three ways you can help fight malnutrition to help children grow up healthy.
From the Field
Google map perspective: A refugee’s journey walking from Syria to Serbia
Thousands of families are fleeing war and violence in Syria in hope of finding peace. Check out this interactive Google map of the refugee journey.
Voices
A refugee mom’s to-do list
If you’re a mom, you have a lot on your to-do list. Imagine trying to take care of your family as a refugee mom forced to flee your home.
Change Makers
A California church commits to praying for refugees
Inspired by Nigerian widows, Grace Fellowship Community Church decided to go beyond simple fundraising and commit to intentional prayer for refugees.
From the Field
THRIVE: 6 ways farmers can change their communities
World Vision’s THRIVE program offers six techniques as the keys to success for farmers, their families, and their communities.
From the Field
Mother’s Day: Celebrating moms around the world
From Honduras to Bangladesh, we’re wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all kinds of moms around the world. Check out these photos and help us celebrate mothers!
Voices
Are you the protagonist of your life story?
Are you the protagonist in your own life story … with God as the author? Join blogger Elayna Fernandez — The Positive Mom — as she meets youth in the Dominican Republic who are becoming leaders in God’s story and inspiring others.
Voices
‘I explored, I understood, and I chose’
Families around the world that make a plan to space out their pregnancies improve the health of both the mothers and children. Today on International Day of Families, meet two moms in India who chose the best plans for their families to help ensure productive futures for their kids!
From the Field
A life transformed from burden to example
Sok Ouk’s family was hungry and in debt. Two World Vision programs helped transform them into shining examples of what God can do.
Voices
UPDATE: Protection from child sacrifice — It’s working!
One of our most innovative programs, an Amber Alert designed to save children from being sacrificed in Uganda, is working! Project manager Obed Byamugisha risks his life every day in a battle against witch doctors. See how he’s helping communities in Uganda work together to keep their children safe.
Prayers
Praying Psalm 22:11 over the people of Laos
Join us in praying Psalm 22:11 over the people of Laos, who live in constant danger from unexploded ordnance left over from the Vietnam War.
