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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....

PHOTOS: Games that will never make it to the Olympics

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Stories

Games that will never make it to the Olympics | World Vision Blog

Every two years, the world waits in anticipation for the Olympic Games. It is the height of athleticism, competition, and pride in one’s country. For athletes who compete in the games, this event can be the realization of dreams or the disappointment of a lifetime. All of this fanfare, built around games. While the Olympics represent the upper echelon of games, for many, games are simply a way to pass the time, connect with others, and have fun. The Olympics utilize the best in facilities and technology, but many games for people in developing nations involve found objects and a heavy dose of creativity and ingenuity. These games will never make it to the Olympics — and that’s okay. The...

Sponsorship at work: Education

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Child Sponsorship

One of the most tragic aspects of poverty is its cyclical nature. The struggle to survive becomes all-consuming, and as a result, long-term change is difficult to achieve. Families are often forced to make choices between immediate needs — like food and medical care — or investing in the future of their children through education. World Vision’s sponsorship programs help ease the burden for families in need, allowing children to go to school. In the video below, Liguanan and his family talk about how education wasn’t a possibility before sponsorship. Now, with World Vision’s help, Liguanan attends school and has a renewed sense of hope for the future. * * * Would you like to help make education a...

Top 5 things you didn’t know about the Olympics

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kristin McGunnigle in Conversations

In honor of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics tonight, our post today comes from Olympic enthusiast and World Vision staff member Kristin McGunnigle, who is currently in London to watch the games. When Kristin isn’t traveling with the World Vision Experience, you can find her watching a wide variety of sporting events and teams — her favorite being the Olympics. Read on to learn from Kristin five fun Olympic facts you might not know....