Tag Archives: Community development

[Video] The miracle of a microloan

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Matthew Brennan in Microfinance

Miracle of a Microloan | World Vision Blog

Microloans may seem small, but the real miracle of World Vision Micro is the life-changing impact these small business loans have on the entrepreneurs who receive them....

[Photos] Building a better world for children

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jonathan Lo in Causes

Better World Feature Image | World Vision Blog

How do we build a better world for children? The first step is to understand the issues impacting their lives; then, to have hope that situations can improve; then, to provide opportunities to bring about that change....

Confidence through contortion

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Khulan Ishdorj in Stories

Contortion — the art of flexing and bending your body into jaw-dropping positions — is a highly-respected, centuries-old tradition in Mongolia. As part of its development program in the area, World Vision supports a contortion class to help children have fun and develop social skills....

Biker mom makes the dough

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Guest blogger in Microfinance

Poverty affects almost every element of a family’s life. It often robs children of their childhoods and can hinder strong, sustainable communities from being built. But as shown by the story of Sam Mai and her family in Cambodia, a microloan can provide hope for something more — an independent, self-sufficient future....

Here he comes, the violinist!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Stories

Looking at the photo of 5-year-old Abner and his violin, you might think, “How cute!” But don’t let his gap-toothed smile fool you. Abner is what you might call a child prodigy. Before he could read or write, Abner could play the violin. He picked it up when he was 3, and from that day on, practicing for an hour a day wasn’t a chore — it was a joy....