Many young women in rural Africa face difficult futures, but not Modester. At 18, she is one of the top students in all of Zambia! She’s headed for university and whatever big dream she may have in mind. See what made the difference.
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From the Field
Photos: Moms feed the world
With help from World Vision, moms around the world are tapping into their vast potential — raising, harvesting, and preparing food to make their children healthy and their communities more prosperous.
Voices
Melinda Gates on what faith in action means to her
Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shares her thoughts on time poverty, empowering girls and women, and her motivation to serve.
From the Field
Saved from child marriage by a goat
Read this inspiring story about how five goats saved a young girl from child marriage and gave her hope for better future.
From the Field
Behind the curtain: Best, worst places in the world to be a girl
Research on the best and worst places in the world to be a girl. Read on for infographics with gender inequality stats from around the world.
Voices
Debbie Macomber: A love story
Best-selling author Debbie Macomber has written hundreds of stories. Today, she is the main character. The supporting characters of this story are a Microsoft VP, World Vision, and the girls of a school in Kenya. Read her story!
From the Field
Congress passes legislation to protect children through birth certificates
What if you or your child never got a birth certificate? Not having birth certificates puts millions of children around the world at greater risk of abuse.
Voices
The most important women’s issue you’ve never heard of
Imagine having an extra four hours in your day. You could unwind, read to your kids, go for a jog, try a new recipe, or earn extra money for your family.
From the Field
Microloans make an unexpected CEO
Jacqueline has faced many harsh circumstances in her life … She lost family members to disease and war. When she became a mother, she could barely afford to provide for her children. Find out how a microloan helped turn her life around.
Voices
Better health for women just like Jennifer
Due to fistula — an injury during childbirth that causes incontinence — Jennifer remained outside when she attended church, kneeling in the dirt to pray. Without improving health for women who don’t have proper care, issues like fistula can ruin their lives.