Monthly Archives: February 2013

Girl Rising: Producer meets girl revolutionaries

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Girl Rising: Producer meets girl revolutionaries | World Vision Blog
When director Richard Robbins got the idea for Girl Rising — a film about girls struggling to get an education — he was determined that it should be part of a social action campaign to improve the lot of girls around the world. Critically-acclaimed producer Martha Adams helped make the film and subsequently became the creative director for the campaign. She spoke to World Vision about both roles....
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[PHOTOS] Youth train for emergencies

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[PHOTOS] Youth train for emergencies | World Vision Blog
The drill is on in Nicaragua. A mock emergency event prompts 130 youth and community leaders from across the country to jump in and learn life-saving tactics during a January workshop, hosted by World Vision and local and international agencies. Participants get to put skills — from medical and spiritual care, GPS navigation to security detail — to the test....
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Saved from early marriage at age 10

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Saved from early marriage at age 10 | World Vision Blog
Today’s post brings us a story of tragedy turned to hope from Ethiopia, where 10-year-old Masresha was forced into early marriage by her family. In many developing countries, this is a harsh reality faced by young girls, as depicted in the film Girl Rising....
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[Infographic] How will you spend Valentine’s Day?

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[Infographic] How will you spend Valentine's Day? | World Vision Blog
Love is in the air this week as millions prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day. There’s certainly nothing wrong with wanting to spoil your loved ones; we all do it occasionally. At the same time, we wanted to ask the question: How much money do Americans spend each year on Valentine’s Day — and what impact could that amount make in fighting global poverty? This isn’t meant to induce guilt; instead, consider it a source of encouragement as to how effectively you can make a difference with the resources you have!...
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