Category Archives: Stories

Securing the future of Turkana

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Lucy Murunga in Stories

Having witnessed ghastly scenes of malnourished and hungry children and mothers in Turkana, Kenya, in 2011, I returned a year later and witnessed a total transformation. World Vision is busy working on recovery and resilience-building programs that are rapidly changing the picture of this region of East Africa....

PHOTOS: Witness to history

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Jane Sutton-Redner in Disaster Relief, Stories

September 22 marks World Vision’s 62nd anniversary of serving children, families, and communities in need. World Vision photographs document the most tragic crises of the past six decades. Today, many of these places have seen healing and recovery, thanks to the work of nongovernmental organizations....

[Spoiler Alert] Lopez Lomong runs for Team USA in the men’s 5000 meter final

Posted on August 11, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Stories

SPOILER ALERT: If you do not yet want to know the results of Lopez Lomong’s final race, stop reading now. ...

Stand by your son: The story of Lopez Lomong’s mom

Posted on August 9, 2012 by James Addis in Stories

Any mom would be proud to see her son compete in the Olympic Games, but I can’t help but think that for Barb Rogers — the woman who, together with husband, Rob, adopted Lopez Lomong — the experience must be especially moving....

Lopez Lomong: A day in the life of an Olympian

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jon Warren in Stories

We have shared Lopez Lomong’s journey — from life as a lost boy in Sudan, to finding a new home in America, to his rise as an athlete. Now, we want to show you what a day looks like for Lopez as he trains for the Olympics. World Vision photographer Jon Warren traveled to Flagstaff, Arizona, to spend a day with Lopez before he left to compete in London. Lopez’s preliminary race will be televised today. Check your listings for the men’s 5,000-meter run, and cheer Lopez on....