With the global trend of urbanization and nearly half of all children on Earth living in urban communities, World Vision is increasing its focus on work in urban communities around the world. Learn more about World Vision’s urban work and how to pray for it.
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Prayers
Hope in hard places: Pray for South Sudan
Join us in praying over the people of South Sudan, where armed conflict and food shortages make it very difficult to live right now.
Prayers
Pray for World Vision’s ministry
We are grateful for your prayers for people in need, for World Vision’s work, and our staff as we walk alongside millions who are on their journey from poverty to life in all its fullness.
Voices
A global day of prayer to end famine
Hungry people in East Africa are our neighbors in the eyes of God, and Jesus calls us to love them in the same way we love God and ourselves. Our president Rich Stearns explains how we can be in fellowship with them in their suffering.
Voices
Praying God’s blessings for a compassionate country
Inspired by the National Prayer Breakfast, Rich Stearns reflects on how we can pray for our country’s leaders, churches, and people to reflect the character of God.
Change Makers
New Year’s resolutions: Change you, change the world
New Year’s resolutions tend to be very self-centered, but if God is at the center of your New Year’s resolution then there’s a much better chance of success.
Prayers
Praying the Psalms: ‘He has been good to me’
Join us in praying Psalm 13:6 over 9-year-old Rosemary, her family, and the work World Vision is doing to release families like hers from generational poverty.
Prayers
Iraq prayer points: Mosul offensive
Fighting is increasing around Mosul, Iraq, endangering more civilians. Pray with us for children, families, humanitarians, and leaders.
Prayers
Praying the Psalms: Pray for Latin America
Violence, disease, and disasters plague many families in Latin America. Join us in praying Psalm 46:1 over the people of this region.
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Praying the Psalms: Pray for the brokenhearted
Join us in praying Psalm 34 over a family in Zambia as they grieve losses in their lives.