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You can help families in Alabama get back on their feet

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Laura Reinhardt in Disaster Relief

Last year, a series of destructive tornadoes ripped through the American South, devastating families and communities. This year, World Vision is organizing a series of mission trips to come alongside survivors as they continue to recover and rebuild. Laura Reinhardt reports on one mother in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who has already seen the compassion and generosity of others firsthand....

John Lennon: A sponsored child who imagines, too

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Guest blogger in Child Sponsorship

There’s one well-known John Lennon who wrote and performed a famous song about imagining. But another is a 15-year-old boy from the Philippines who imagines something of his own — a better future and an opportunity to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher, thanks to his sponsorship through World Vision....

Lopez Lomong: From Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ to U.S. Olympian

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Guest blogger in Causes, Stories

Today’s guest contributor, Lopez Lomong, will run with Team USA in the London 2012 Olympics at the end of the month. But behind his remarkable accomplishment is a turbulent — and inspiring — life story of danger, poverty, and ultimate redemption. Now, this South Sudan native is partnering with World Vision to bring help and hope to children and families in his home country who continue to struggle one year after the celebration of its independence. Read the story of Lopez, and let us know your thoughts!...

Human trafficking: Consequences of congressional inaction

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Jessica Bousquette in Advocacy

Upon arriving at the courthouse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, we walked up four flights of stairs and into a sparse, yet lively courtroom. We took our seats on the wooden benches and listened as a pastor from a local church translated the defense attorney’s remarks from Spanish into Creole for three young men. I was witnessing my first human trafficking trial — and the Dominican Republic’s first forced child begging case....

Hunger at home: Five surprising facts on child hunger in America

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Conversations

Recently, a woman approached me and asked if I could spare change for a meal. Without thinking, I said, “I’m sorry, I don’t have any money.” My cheeks automatically flushed with embarrassment, and my heart sank. I had meant to say I didn’t have cash to give her. It was completely obvious that a lack of money wasn’t something I was dealing with. It was my birthday. I had spent the day exploring downtown Seattle and shopping with my friends. We were just leaving a restaurant, shopping bags in hand, when the woman approached. Walking back to our car, I was ashamed at the thoughtlessness of my comment. But the uncomfortable pit in my stomach wasn’t just that. I was...