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Now or never: take a stand on human trafficking legislation

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Jesse Eaves in Advocacy

Recently, Jessica Bosquette shared how she saw the Trafficking Victims Protection Act make a difference in the lives of children in the Dominican Republic. She also shared that if Americans failed to tell their senators they want the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act to pass, the positive results it has yielded will be gone. Today, Jesse Eaves, WV Policy Advisor on child protection, provides an update on the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. He has news that requires a response– if Americans want to see results, we must act soon. * * * There’s no doubt about it – it’s been a scorcher in Washington, D.C. Luckily for us, the heat outside is only matched by the heat inside...

You’re gonna graduate in whatever you do

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Abby Metty in Stories

World Vision Photographer Abby Stalsbroten learned what it takes to change a life at the Children’s Defense Fund Conference last week. At the conference she met Anthony, a participant in World Vision’s Youth Empowerment Program. As a teenager, Anthony was headed down a destructive path. His father was in prison, and he joined a gang in middle school. Now at 23, Anthony is an inspirational speaker, and an example to young men in his community. Read on to learn what altered Anthony’s path. * * *...

iPhoneography: Show life as it really happens.

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Jon Warren in Conversations

Chances are, if you have seen photos from World Vision, you have also seen the work of World Vision photographer, Jon Warren. Jon has shot countless images for World Vision- his photos are a staple of our Blog. His skills as a photographer allow us to see parts of the world we have never been to, and give us insight into people we have never met. On a recent trip to Cambodia, instead of using an assortment of cameras and lenses as he usually does, Jon used another camera to capture portraits- his iPhone. Read on to hear Jon’s thoughts on capturing images in a brand new way, and see the amazing captures from his trip....

Lopez Lomong: “The fourth lap, help me God!”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Guest blogger in Stories

In the third part of the Lopez Lomong series, Lopez shares his thoughts as he races at the 2007 NCAA 1500m championships. As he runs, Lopez reflects on the role that running has played throughout his life. Previously, running meant escaping rebel soldiers and the harsh realities of life within a refugee camp. As a student and athlete at Northern Arizona University, he dreams that running will be the key to a better life for the lost boys and the people of South Sudan. * * *...

There are no words for the loss of the child

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Causes

Laurinda and Emelinda | World Vision Blog

My nephew, Archer Beeme, has a unique name because he has a unique story. A year before Archer was born, my sister miscarried. As I try and think of a sentence to elaborate on what she must have felt, I feel a lump forming in my throat and tears in my eyes. There are no words for the loss of a child....