Recent Posts by Lindsey Minerva

There are no words for the loss of the child

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Laurinda and Emelinda | World Vision Blog
My nephew, Archer Beeme, has a unique name because he has a unique story. A year before Archer was born, my sister miscarried. As I try and think of a sentence to elaborate on what she must have felt, I feel a lump forming in my throat and tears in my eyes. There are no words for the loss of a child....
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PHOTOS: Games that will never make it to the Olympics

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Games that will never make it to the Olympics | World Vision Blog
Every two years, the world waits in anticipation for the Olympic Games. It is the height of athleticism, competition, and pride in one’s country. For athletes who compete in the games, this event can be the realization of dreams or the disappointment of a lifetime. All of this fanfare, built around games. While the Olympics represent the upper echelon of games, for many, games are simply a way to pass the time, connect with others, and have fun. The Olympics utilize the best in facilities and technology, but many games for people in developing nations involve found objects and a heavy dose of creativity and ingenuity. These games will never make it to the Olympics — and that’s okay. The...
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Sponsorship at work: Education

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Sponsorship at work: Education | World Vision Blog
One of the most tragic aspects of poverty is its cyclical nature. The struggle to survive becomes all-consuming, and as a result, long-term change is difficult to achieve. Families are often forced to make choices between immediate needs — like food and medical care — or investing in the future of their children through education. World Vision’s sponsorship programs help ease the burden for families in need, allowing children to go to school. In the video below, Liguanan and his family talk about how education wasn’t a possibility before sponsorship. Now, with World Vision’s help, Liguanan attends school and has a renewed sense of hope for the future. *     *     *   Would you like to help make education a...
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[Sri Lanka Bloggers] A firsthand look at sponsorship from Sri Lanka

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A firsthand look at sponsorship from Sri Lanka | World Vision Blog
Poverty: It’s a word everyone has heard. Much of the world understands it firsthand. Maybe you’ve personally experienced physical poverty at some point, with its life-depleting side effects — lack of nutritious food, clean water, safe shelter, medical care, or education. Or maybe poverty is a reality that feels distant to you — something you’ve heard of but never experienced for yourself. If you are in the latter category, you might have more questions than answers on the topic: What causes poverty? Why is it so complex? How does poverty affect families and communities? What can I do about it?...
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Hunger at home: Five surprising facts on child hunger in America

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Hunger at home: Five surprising facts on child hunger in America | World Vision Blog
Recently, a woman approached me and asked if I could spare change for a meal. Without thinking, I said, “I’m sorry, I don’t have any money.” My cheeks automatically flushed with embarrassment, and my heart sank. I had meant to say I didn’t have cash to give her. It was completely obvious that a lack of money wasn’t something I was dealing with. It was my birthday. I had spent the day exploring downtown Seattle and shopping with my friends. We were just leaving a restaurant, shopping bags in hand, when the woman approached. Walking back to our car, I was ashamed at the thoughtlessness of my comment. But the uncomfortable pit in my stomach wasn’t just that. I was...
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