Globally, more than 200 million women have undergone female genital mutilation. World Vision’s working to change that through its Kenya Big Dream program, which is part of the Every Last One campaign.
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From the Field
Rwandan woman advocates for children’s education
Dativa never got to complete her education, but she made sure her own kids finished school. She also is raising a girl from the community to give her a chance at an education too.
From the Field
3 unexpected ways your gift of cold-weather clothing helps a child
Cold-weather clothing means more than just warmth for a child in need. It can help keep a child in school during winter. It can help keep them healthy in the frigid months. And it can help a vulnerable family stretch their income just a little further.
From the Field
How World Vision fights the secondary effects of COVID-19
COVID-19 poses new challenges to World Vision, but our 37,000 staff and communities worldwide are working together to bring hope to children and families. We’re fighting the secondary effects of the disease — the economic, social, and long-term health impacts.
From the Field
Child sponsorship helps families thrive at home in Honduras
OCT. 15, 2020, HONDURAS — In Yamaranguila, Honduras, families have gone from struggling to thriving thanks to child sponsorship and World Vision’s community development model. As a result, Yamaranguila has the lowest migration rate in Honduras, and residents say they have everything they need for a good life.
Change Makers
Inspiring examples of how to fight COVID-19 around the world
People around the world are using their time, talents, and treasures to overcome obstacles so they can serve others in the time of COVID-19.
From the Field
Lives transformed: Girls free to dream of a brighter future
Bristy and Choity went from child laborers whose circumstances left them unable to dream to futures filled with promise thanks to World Vision’s child protection work in Bangladesh.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Make a reusable menstrual pad
Globally, girls in developing countries often miss school while on their periods. By missing class for up to a week each month, it often leads to them dropping out altogether. World Vision works with Sesame Workshop to help change that by teaching both boys and girls how to make hygienic reusable menstrual pads so girls can still attend class while on their periods.
Change Makers
20 reasons to have hope in 2020
Hope shines a light in the darkness. It’s infectious, even healing. Hope shines a light in the darkness. Let’s look at 20 reasons we were thankful as we entered 2020 — and prayers for each.
From the Field
Zambian girl runs from child marriage back to school
What she thought was love lured Felistus into child marriage, but real love from family, church, and community in Zambia returned her to thrive at school and sports.