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Children targeted in attacks in South Sudan

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Michael Arunga in Disaster Relief

Michael Arunga, a World Vision emergency communications advisor for Africa, is on assignment in South Sudan, which became the world’s newest country last July after a referendum that established its independence from the rest of the country. In this report, he calls attention to a tragic situation that is taking shape as conflict continues....

Frogs: The other, other white meat

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Thongxay Phavixay in Stories

Raising frogs provides more food for their children

It’s lean, green, and full of protein. Frog — the other, other white meat. In many parts of the world, frog meat is seen as a delicacy. In some areas where World Vision works, it is one of the only sources of protein within reach....

Why my Grandma may be wrong: Living a life of sacrifice

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Samantha Bender in Christian Witness

Living a life of sacrifice | World Vision Blog

“Sacrifice” is a funny little word. It conjures up images of pain, hurt, and unfinished to-do lists. This word especially takes on a warped meaning when combined with the word “Lent.” Growing up, Lent was always a little bit of a joke. We teased each other for the excuses we all made for giving into the things we had given up. My Grandma always had the best excuse. She said that Lent is technically only 40 days if you exclude Sundays, and that on Sunday, she could “break the rules.” I’m almost positive she somehow found biblical support for this, and I wasn’t going to argue if it meant my Sabbath was filled with Thin Mints. That’s how sacrifice is...

Why water makes the difference: A tale of two towns

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Lauren Fisher in Disaster Relief

What does clean water mean to you? How often do you think about it? In her fourth blog entry, World Vision’s Lauren Fisher compares two communities in Niger — one that has a safe source of water, and one that does not. Follow Lauren’s trip here on our blog or @WorldVisionNews (#wvlauren) for live, on-the-ground reports from the field. * * * Lately, you could say water has become a major obsession of mine. In the past, I’ve taken it for granted. It’s the back-up beverage when I can’t find iced tea or soda; it’s the bath I can count on at the end of a long day. But as one colleague told me, in Zinder, water is precious. For...