Category Archives: Advocacy

A cooperative Congress can save lives

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Shawna Templeton in Advocacy

Most will agree that Congress does not have a sterling reputation these days — in fact, it bears the worst public perception of any of our branches of government. Some words you may hear used to describe the deliberating body: dysfunctional, divided, self-serving, broken. The most recent approval rating for Congress (as of the publication of this post) is a dismal 14 percent. Has it always been this way? Does it have to be this way now?...

Building a HungerFree world

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Advocacy, Causes

Every day, people without enough to eat are consumed by the task of survival. Broken political systems, environmental challenges, natural disasters, and the cycle of poverty entrench the poor in a constant search for their next meal. This is a reality that no person should live with — but millions do. World leaders are uniquely positioned to address the complex issues that cause global hunger. This May and June, leaders from around the world will gather for the G8 and G20 summits. Hunger needs to be on the agenda, and leaders need to commit to taking steps toward food security and better nutrition. World Vision wants to ensure that the voices of the hungry reach the ears of the people...

Global child malnutrition needs global response

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Adam Taylor in Advocacy

My son, Joshua, recently turned 16 months old. (As a new parent, I’ve learned that we track our young children’s ages by months or even days rather than by years.) As Joshua grows, I witness him becoming increasingly independent and stubborn, particularly when it comes to eating....

The journey to becoming an advocate

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Guest blogger in Advocacy

Beth Happick, co-chairwoman for the Baltimore chapter of Women of Vision, attended the 2012 Women of Vision National Conference in Washington, D.C., last month. Here, she shares some inspiring reflections on how the conference helped her become a passionate advocate for those suffering from poverty, injustice, and oppression around the world. * * * Before joining Women of Vision in 2010, I had never been an advocate, other than signing an occasional petition. I was stirred by God to lead a group of women in the Baltimore area to work on behalf of women and children internationally, to support local service projects, and to pray together and to grow in advocacy. Never before had I taken on a specific issue....

Child trafficking is no joke

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jesse Eaves in Advocacy

For more than a year, World Vision has advocated for reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). The law, which represents the cornerstone of U.S. policies to fight modern-day slavery, expired on September 30, 2011, because Congress did not vote to reauthorize it in time. As a result, U.S. efforts to combat trafficking are essentially on hold until the law is reauthorized. Here is an update from World Vision’s child protection policy advisor, Jesse Eaves....