Monthly Archives: October 2011

[Photo blog] The other side of being a child — through the lens of sponsored children

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The other side of being a child | World Vision Blog
Photography is an art. Photography is a skill. Photography is a form of communication. A single picture can tell a story that crosses cultural and linguistic boundaries. It can evoke emotion or engagement (think National Geographic, Afghan refugee), freeze a moment in history (think WWII), or even start a revolution (think Arab Spring)....
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French first baby already a winner in the geographic lottery

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French first baby already a winner in the geographic lottery | World Vision blog
Maybe you’re like me: You have a sudden feeling of joy every time you hear of a baby being born, or a newly announced pregnant mother-to-be. Two months ago, I sat in the hospital, awaiting the birth of my new nephew, ready to hear the sweet melody of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” that’s played each time a baby is born. It’s the same feeling of joy I had earlier this week, hearing the announcement of the birth of the daughter of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. I recall when we heard the wonderful news in May that the Sarkozys were expecting — around the same time G8 leaders gathered in France to discuss issues of economic and...
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Q & A with USAID’s Raj Shah on the Horn of Africa and foreign assistance

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On Tuesday, Dr. Raj Shah, administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), visited World Vision’s U.S. headquarters in Federal Way, Washington, to talk to our staff about faith and global development. After his speech — which included a call for Americans and the American church community to continue supporting the United States as a leader in bringing relief to those suffering from poverty around the globe — I had the great privilege of talking to Dr. Shah for a little more in-depth Q & A. Here is the transcript of our conversation: JAMES: Did Horn of Africa governments respond quickly enough to early warnings [of the food crisis and famine]? DR. SHAH: It’s important to put this in...
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GIVEN: The new line of apparel inspired by World Vision

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When I interviewed Kevin back in April, he spoke of Jedidiah’s unique ability to connect fashion with social causes, his heart for the child trafficking issue, and how combined, these two things have fueled a partnership between Jedidiah and World Vision. At the tail end of our chat, he mentioned Jedidiah’s newest venture — creating a brand consortium that will leverage the Made For Good mission statement and embedded generosity model. Today, he guest blogs to let us know exactly what he’s been up to the last six months…. -Lindsey, managing editor, WV Blog *    *    * A lot has been happening since the last time I interviewed on this blog. We recently wrapped up our spring/summer partnership with World...
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Answers from a food aid expert (Part 2)

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This is the second of a 2-part series of responses to questions you asked us about food aid — its complexities, and its implications on economic development and child health — in advance of World Food Day, which was Sunday. Paul Macek, World Vision’s senior director of food security and livelihoods team, continues answering your questions below. Read the post that started this: Ask an expert about food aid. Then, check out the first installment in this series: Answers from a food aid expert (Part 1). FROM KARIN: I was wondering what happens after a child is nourished with Plumpy’Nut™ and no longer needs it. What happens next to prevent that child from slipping back into severe malnutrition?  As you’ve...
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