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Lopez Lomong: Still running

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Phil Manzano in Conversations

U.S. Olympic long-distance runner Lopez Lomong trotted down the aisle at Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington, high-fiving cheering World Vision employees as the Olympic theme blared over the speakers. He bounded up the stage toward moderator Steve Haas, who was interviewing him for World Vision’s annual Day of Prayer....

The fight to end child trafficking continues

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Jesse Eaves in Advocacy

One year ago, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act — the centerpiece of U.S. policies against modern-day slavery around the world — expired because Congress failed to reauthorize it in time. Since then, concerned citizens and groups who work to protect children have advocated for the reauthorization bill to be passed. Below is our latest update from Jesse Eaves, World Vision’s child protection policy adviser....

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] The birthday party I won’t ever forget

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Child Sponsorship

The birthday party I won't ever forget | World Vision Blog

I met Afra on her eighth birthday. I had no idea how big of an impact this little girl would have on me. We spent the afternoon eating cake, playing games, and celebrating with her family, friends, and neighbors. The photo above shows me with Afra and children from her neighborhood. What it doesn’t show you is Afra’s leg. Afra was hit by a car at the age of 3, her leg caught in the rear wheel of the vehicle. The driver meant to playfully swerve at a friend — and instead hit Afra. He got out, saw what he had done, kicked Afra into a ditch, and drove away. Neighbors saw the incident and alerted her mother, who found...

Why did I pray?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Kari Costanza in Disaster Relief

World Vision’s Kari Costanza traveled to Rwanda, where she met Solange, whose life was turned upside-down in a short period of time. Fighting caused Solange and her family flee their home in the Democratic Republic of Congo. After arriving in Kiegeme refugee camp, Solange lost her 3-year-old daughter, Rebecca. Kari met Solange in a hospital, where she was staying with her baby, Esther. Kari shares her thoughts on meeting Solange and Esther — and the tragic news she received after returning to the United States....

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....