Category Archives: Conversations

Morning tea with Kate Middleton

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Guest blogger in Conversations

This week, Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, visited World Vision’s programs in the Solomon Islands as part of their Diamond Jubilee tour. Koisau Sade, gender issues coordinator for World Vision in the Solomon Islands, had tea with the Duchess and shared about how World Vision is working to put a stop to domestic abuse there....

More than a dream

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Marilee Pierce Dunker in Conversations

Much of World Vision’s work involves meeting people’s physical needs — but what can also result is an emotional change. When people aren’t worried about where they’ll get nutritious food, clean water, education, or healthcare, they’re given freedom to dream about the future. On a trip to Romania, World Vision’s Marilee Dunker saw this transformation firsthand. Read on to find out how one family felt the courage to dream because of World Vision’s work....

iPhoneography: Show life as it really happens.

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Jon Warren in Conversations

Chances are, if you have seen photos from World Vision, you have also seen the work of World Vision photographer, Jon Warren. Jon has shot countless images for World Vision- his photos are a staple of our Blog. His skills as a photographer allow us to see parts of the world we have never been to, and give us insight into people we have never met. On a recent trip to Cambodia, instead of using an assortment of cameras and lenses as he usually does, Jon used another camera to capture portraits- his iPhone. Read on to hear Jon’s thoughts on capturing images in a brand new way, and see the amazing captures from his trip....

Top 5 things you didn’t know about the Olympics

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kristin McGunnigle in Conversations

In honor of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics tonight, our post today comes from Olympic enthusiast and World Vision staff member Kristin McGunnigle, who is currently in London to watch the games. When Kristin isn’t traveling with the World Vision Experience, you can find her watching a wide variety of sporting events and teams — her favorite being the Olympics. Read on to learn from Kristin five fun Olympic facts you might not know....

Hunger at home: Five surprising facts on child hunger in America

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Conversations

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...