Both the young and old are using the gifts God gave them to help families living in poverty around the world — becoming change agents in their families, churches, and communities. Read their stories!
News & Stories
U.S. Work
Opening our hearts to the little children
Reflecting on the humanitarian crisis of vulnerable children along the U. S. border, Rich Stearns — president of World Vision U.S. — writes that, following Jesus, “the best solutions come from a compassionate heart.”
Family Food Kits provide freedom from hunger in America
As we celebrate our nation’s freedom tomorrow, many in America remain bound by hunger — including almost 16 million children. Our U.S. Programs are working to help bring freedom from hunger to families across our nation.
Empowering youth voices
World Vision’s Youth Empowerment Program mentors, trains, and encourages young people in the U.S. to lead positive change in their communities.
Teacher Resource Center supports Los Angeles teachers
Teachers in Los Angeles can face many challenges. World Vision knows that educating children must be a priority for building a better future.
Hurricane Sandy recovery is especially hard on children
Junior’s book bag and school work were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. It’s too much for him when he learns that the family’s laptop is gone too. His family lost so much when the hurricane flooded their basement apartment.
Responding to Hurricane Sandy’s devastation across the Northeast
Hurricane Sandy hit land Monday night and continued its trail of destruction along the U.S. East Coast. World Vision staff members are ready with emergency supplies for areas that have been hit hardest. See updates here as we track the storm and our disaster relief efforts.
World Vision’s teacher resource center is like Christmas for teachers
Something so small as a pen or a stick of glue may not seem like much. But for a teacher spending their own money for supplies, it makes a world of difference — and, ultimately, to the children they serve.
Report: U.S. poverty rate at highest level since 1993
In 2010, the U.S. poverty rate rose to 15.1% — up from 14.3% in 2009, and up to its highest level since 1993.