Chanty had everything going against her — her mother was killed by a land mine. Her father was ill, and he died when she was 13. Then things got worse — she was trafficked.
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From the Field
Microloans lift family out of desperation after devastating fire
Microloans from World Vision helped a Dominican Republic family recover from a devastating fire that destroyed their family bakery.
Voices
Unfinished business: Rich Stearns on finding our life’s purpose
It’s only when we say yes to Jesus’ invitation to change the world that we discover real purpose for our lives. Read this excerpt from “Unfinished,” the newest book from Rich Stearns, author of the best-selling “The Hole in Our Gospel.”
From the Field
Horn of Africa: From relief to resiliency
Farmers in eastern Kenya are learning how to provide enough food for their families by protecting themselves from increasingly frequent dry spells.
Voices
A child’s daily journey to school in the Philippines
At the age of 9, Miljhon has already seen some of life’s harsh realities. Growing up in poverty, this young boy, his sister, and his classmates face significant hardships just to get to school every day. Despite their circumstances, Miljhon and the other children have such pure hearts that they share with their school mates — even though they too have almost nothing.
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Rwandan genocide anniversary: A Thursday at the pool in Kigali
Today marks the 19-year anniversary of the beginning of the Rwandan genocide that took the lives of almost 800,000 people in 1994. Our videographer Tom Costanza visited the “Hotel Rwanda” in February, and recalls his trip and the tragedy 19 years before.
From the Field
Digging deep with da Vinci
Centuries after his death, Leonardo da Vinci continues to be an inspiration — in unlikely ways. A new water pump based on a da Vinci drawing promises to provide clean water to more than a million people in the next few years.
From the Field
A father’s story of redemption, new life because of his faith
In Honduras, a father of eight finds a new perspective and new faith when he feels Christ speaking to him through the World Vision staff in his community.
From the Field
Vietnam War’s legacy to children of Laos: Bombs
Nearly 35 years after the end of the war in Vietnam, unsuspecting residents continue to find unexploded bombs in Lao forests. Even though Laos was not officially involved in the war, it was targeted.
From the Field
The 10 most expensive natural disasters since 1980
The 310 reported disasters in 2012 affected 106 million people and caused about $138 billion in damages. While natural disasters killed fewer people last year than in years past, they made for more expensive clean-up. Find out how 2012 disasters ranked among the most expensive natural disasters since 1980.
Voices
My walk with World Vision to give water to the thirsty
The global water crisis is a silent killer that takes the lives of more children every year than HIV and malaria combined. More than 2,000 children die every day because of unclean water, poor hygiene, and lack of sanitation. But there is great hope. This is a crisis we know how to address.
Voices
World Poetry Day: ‘Padre’ / ‘Father’ by Senna (featured in Girl Rising)
The 10×10 campaign film, Girl Rising, features a teenager named Senna, who lives in a mountain community in Peru. While pursuing her education, she discovered a passion and wonderful talent for poetry.
