Monthly Archives: November 2012

Kris Allen, meet Kenya

Posted on November 26, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

“Welp, we’re in Nairobi now, and I am stoked about it.” -Kris Allen Kris and the World Vision team are on the ground in Narobi, Kenya. In today’s video update, Kris shares what he is thinking and feeling so far, and what you can expect from the True Spirit of Christmas tour in the coming weeks....

A more meaningful Cyber Monday

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Laura Tremaine in Gift Catalog

Laura Tremaine — or Hollywood Housewife, as her readers know her — traveled to Sri Lanka with the World Vision Bloggers this past August. Laura has seen for herself how lives can be transformed through the work of World Vision — and today, Laura shares the top gifts on her list for Cyber Monday....

Black Friday: Gifts that give back

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Gift Catalog

Forever long shopping lines. Sleep starved customers arguing over the last item in stock. People losing their lives in pursuit of the perfect flat screen tv. Black Friday is a day that seems to bring out the worst in people. The terrible irony is that our ruthless desire to acquire comes after a day spent giving thanks. We are grateful, and then shop survival of the fittest style (hunger games anyone?). Make this year’s Black Friday different- put some giving back into gift shopping. Instead of fighting crowds for Black Friday sales, check out this list of gifts ideas. You’ll be able to find something for everyone on your list, while helping others....

Happy Thanksgiving from Rich Stearns

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Rich Stearns in Disaster Relief

Dear Friends, My hope for you this week is that you’ll experience the blessing of sitting at the Thanksgiving table with friends and family. I plan to enjoy Thanksgiving with my wife Reneé, several of my kids, and our grandson. One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is to go around the table and each share something that we are thankful for....

Aid worker’s diary: A cry for Goma

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Aimee Manimani in Disaster Relief

Congolese walk to a refugee camp in Gisenye, Rwanda. (2012 Reuters/James Akena, courtesy the Thomson Reuters Foundation – AlertNet). * * * Rebel forces overtook Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on November 20, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee for safety. Much of the country and its borders are now under the control of this rebel group, known as the M23 rebels, and the situation remains tense. World Vision evacuated its staff to Gisenyi, Rwanda. Aimee Manimani, a World Vision aid worker in the DRC, shares her thoughts and feelings on leaving the city of Goma....