David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Programme, shares his thoughts on fighting hunger during the pandemic, the WFP being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and his motivation to serve.
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Tackling big needs — one small step at a time
Pastor Helen Epps serves her Fort Worth, Texas, community by providing World Vision Family Emergency Kits to people who are struggling economically because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite challenges, Heidi walks in faith each and every day
Heidi and her sons were starting a new chapter in their lives when the coronavirus hit, reducing her work hours. Still, she finds she has plenty to be grateful for in her life.
Providing hope one box of food at a time
A Washington state pastor draws upon his past of adversity as he offers food, along with hope and joy, to families struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
How to cope during a pandemic: Tips from an NFL player
We asked NFL player Kelvin Beachum Jr. how he was coping during the pandemic while he was getting treatment in between practices and games. Explore his helpful tips for you and your family, a way you can support other Americans, and his amazing proud-daddy moment.
Acts of mustard-seed faith during the time of COVID-19
A retired West Virginia schoolteacher and her husband channel their energy and faith into providing food to families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Through World Vision partner, The Mustard Seed, they’re distributing fresh food to families.
Fresh food helps West Virginia family feed children during pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a West Virginia family received the blessing of a Fresh Food Box from World Vision and Mountain Heart Community Services. The family has struggled since losing income during the pandemic.
Family Emergency Kit a “lifesaver” for West Virginia family
A West Virginia grandmother calls a World Vision Family Emergency Kit she received a “lifesaver.” It helped her cope with financial uncertainly due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Boy’s family goes hungry in Colombia so he can pursue dream
Venezuela is in crisis. The economy has collapsed, and an uprising of political opposition to President Nicolas Maduro has put the country’s leadership in question. Armando is one of more than 4 million Venezuelans — 5,000 per day in 2018 — who have left the country seeking food, work, and a better life.
7 of the worst disasters in 2018
As these seven of the worst disasters in 2018 show us, children and families around the world experienced tremendous pain and suffering this past year. But there remains a glimmer of light in each of them. Hope has not been snuffed out.