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Praying for Turkana

Posted on December 12, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

During the True Spirit of Christmas Tour, we have seen how lives in Turkana, Kenya, are being changed through gifts like chickens and goats. While in Kenya, our team also had the chance to get to know John Okere, who helps oversee World Vision’s work there. John has worked for World Vision for six years because he believes in the positive impact of our work on communities. “We touch people’s lives directly, and we see transformation almost immediately.” John earned a degree in public health from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya, and uses his knowledge to help families in the Turkana region. Today, he shares with us how we can be praying for the people of Turkana....

Sponsorship: A light in Brian’s future

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jonathan Lo in Gift Catalog

In the most beautiful, mountainous landscape you could ever imagine, the Rift Valley of Kenya is a land of contrasts. While waterfalls, canyons, and wild monkeys complement glorious sunsets, not all who find themselves in this land have time to appreciate its beauty — at least, not when basic needs aren’t met....

[Video] Away in a manger

Posted on December 11, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

During this year’s True Spirit of Christmas tour, you have seen our host Kris Allen learn about the life-giving benefits of clean water and the gift of chickens. You’ve even seen him herd goats. What you haven’t seen him do is the thing he is most known for — singing. Today, that changes. You get the chance to see Kris Allen share a song with Sylvia and her family....