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Painting with words

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In Peru, 4-year-old Viviana is the first to recite poetry at a World Vision "entrepreneurs club" for kids. (Ester Luis/WV/2010)
As you may have noticed in March’s Refrigerator galleries paintings post, sponsored children are quite the talented artists. Since April is National Poetry Month, I wanted to share other beautiful “paintings” with you, this time in the words of sponsored children from communities in Romania, the Philippines and Colombia. Special thanks to our field communicators who have shared and translated the following poems for us. The return of spring By: Andreea, Romania Beloved spring You hardly came into the country. But with your loving voice, Everybody you have awakened. As you come year after year, You chase away the winter under a wave Of warmth and colour Every day is a holiday. The winter you push away You never look...
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ACT:S to end malaria

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In Mozambique, children sleep under bed nets to protect themselves from malaria. (Andrea Peer/WV)
Editor’s note: In lieu of World Malaria Day (Monday, April 25th), the following post was written for us by our friends at RELEVANT Magazine. Recently, the RELEVANT staff became aware of a problem. If you watch the news (who does that anymore?), or follow the news feed on Facebook or check in online with the media outlet of your choice, you know the world is in trouble. Our world’s issues have created issues that have created more issues that could lead one to believe the world, in its current state, is not right. How does one respond when the world seems to be on fire? Apathy is our worldview Some have chosen to bury their heads in the sand and...
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The valley

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In Turkana, Kenya, shepherd boys watch their goats as they graze. (Abby Metty/WV/2011)
Editor’s note: Upon returning from her trip to Kenya earlier this month, Abby wrote the following reflection. Read also the prequel to this post, Modern times, ancient stories. I’ve never been in a place so desolate, so barren. Sand and scrubby trees stretched for miles. We drove for hours without seeing another person, save for one herdsman begging for water in 105-degree heat. When I stepped out of the car, the sand burned my feet through the soles of my shoes. Two weeks ago I traveled with a World Vision team to Turkana — a marginalized, isolated territory in northwest Kenya’s Rift Valley. When you arrive there, the locals tell you, “You’ve left Kenya.” They don’t consider themselves part of...
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News that matters

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This is the first post in an ongoing, monthly series called “News that matters.” The purpose is to highlight coverage in news articles and blog posts about important, current issues that affect those living in poverty around the world. You’ll find that I’ve selected three issues I think are worth paying attention to, and some recent news coverage that addresses those issues. While these selections are based on my personal judgment calls, I’m hopeful that these stories inspire you to learn more, challenge you to think about your own views of the world, and encourage you to join the conversations going on this blog and among your own circle of friends. I’m curious to know what you think about this...
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When commerce and charity share a mission

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Jedidiah - Made For Good
Whoever said that fashion can’t make a difference in our world? Surely, if people can wear their hearts on their sleeve, they can definitely wear their cause. I recently chatted with Kevin Murray, CEO of Jedidiah, who talked about the company’s unique ability to artistically connect fashion to social causes so everyone can make a measurable difference in the world. Their collections are available online and in select retailers. *World Vision is the beneficiary of Jedidiah’s Spring and Summer 2011 collections. Tell me about the humanitarian mission behind Jedidiah… Jedidiah’s mission is “to use apparel sales as a vehicle to provide care, support and financial resources to those in need.” We do this by partnering with amazing NGO’s each season....
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