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[Photo blog] Tsunami in the Solomon Islands

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Kathryn Reid in Disaster Relief

Click here for updates on the situation and World Vision’s response in the Solomon Islands. Wednesday, February 6, a magnitude-8.0 earthquake followed by several forceful aftershocks generated tsunami waves nearly five feet high that battered Santa Cruz Island in Temotu province of the Solomons....

Rebel atrocities in Mali

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Maria Mutya Frio in Disaster Relief

While French and Malian troops continue their drive to force rebels out of major centers in northern Mali, World Vision communications manager Maria Mutya Frio spoke to those who have fled conflict zones....

Redeeming what was once lost

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Annila Harris in Child Sponsorship

Today’s story comes from India, where Amit and his family have undergone a remarkable journey from the darkest depths of poverty to a sense of renewed hope and freedom from potentially tragic outcomes — like street begging and dangerous labor....

[Photo blog] “Football” brings joy in the slums

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jonathan Lo in Stories

Football brings joy in the slums | World Vision Blog

Jonathan Lo recently traveled to Kenya with Kris Allen on the True Spirit of Christmas tour. This Super Bowl Sunday, he reflects on how sports can bring joy in the midst of hard times....

What makes a full life?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by James Pedrick, World Vision ACT:S in Christian Witness

James Pedrick, global youth engagement manager for World Vision, discusses Live Life — a six-week campaign for youth and university/college students around the world to experience Easter and Lent in a new way....