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Top five ways to connect with your sponsored child

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Child Sponsorship

Sponsorship is about more than just giving money to help people in need — it’s about letting children know they are loved. Taking time to write letters or send small gifts and cards can create a meaningful relationship with your sponsored child. Many sponsors find that investing in this relationship is more than a blessing for their sponsored child — it also changes their own life. Read on to learn how you can create a lasting relationship with your sponsored child....

How child sponsorship through World Vision works

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Laura Tremaine in Child Sponsorship

Maybe you’ve wondered how World Vision’s global programs work; why sponsorship is a monthly pledge; or what happens when someone stops sponsoring a child. During her visit to Sri Lanka with the World Vision blogger team, Laura Tremaine sought answers to these questions, and here, she shares some of her experience. This post originally appeared on Laura’s blog, Hollywood Housewife....

Mopping up again

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Laura Reinhardt in Disaster Relief

Eleven years ago today, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Americans came together to support and care for those whose lives had been torn apart by the incredible tragedy. Today, in a similar spirit, Americans are coming together again to care for those left devastated by Hurricane Isaac, which swept across the U.S. Gulf Coast in areas severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina just seven years ago. Hear how people have reached out to care for their neighbors in the wake of the storm’s landfall nearly two weeks ago....

More than a dream

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Marilee Pierce Dunker in Conversations

Much of World Vision’s work involves meeting people’s physical needs — but what can also result is an emotional change. When people aren’t worried about where they’ll get nutritious food, clean water, education, or healthcare, they’re given freedom to dream about the future. On a trip to Romania, World Vision’s Marilee Dunker saw this transformation firsthand. Read on to find out how one family felt the courage to dream because of World Vision’s work....

“We didn’t see this coming”

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Laura Reinhardt in Disaster Relief

Following Hurricane Isaac’s landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast last week, World Vision’s Laura Reinhardt headed to the region to report on our emergency relief efforts in the aftermath. Here’s a snapshot of what she’s seen and who she’s met....