Tag Archives: G8 Summit

G8 leaders: Take a lesson on heroism from “The Avengers”

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Rich Stearns in Advocacy, Causes

An evil force was threatening planet Earth. Thousands were dying every day. Millions more were threatened by hunger and starvation. Mothers and children fled the onslaught, but could not escape it. But there was hope. A small group, invested with superhuman abilities, could change everything. If they chose to overcome their personal priorities, this small group could do amazing things. They could save the day. I got back from watching “The Avengers” last weekend. Since that day in 1963 when I bought the first issue of the comic for 12 cents, I’ve been a fan of those superhero tales. But I might just as easily have been talking about this week’s G8 Summit, where world leaders have the power to...

HungerFree: The solutions manifesto

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Hannah Marrs in Advocacy, Causes

HungerFree: FoodPrice Crisis | World Vision Blog

Wafts of sweet strawberries mingle with the earthy tones of potatoes as I walk beneath an awning covering a bustling sidewalk. I’m completing a weekly tradition of mine, shopping at the local farmers market. And, to be honest, taking in a bit of people-watching. On this bright Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C., I see the happy faces of families and friends enjoying the day. Each person is carefree as they wind through overflowing crates of produce. But here’s the irony: Although I work on behalf of children who have much less than I do, I walk through this market on the weekends sometimes just for fun....

A stronger safety net for children

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jessica Bousquette in Advocacy, Causes

From my childhood, I have distinct memories of the hot lunch program at school. In particular, it was a treat to be able to get hot lunch on special days. On St. Patrick’s Day, we had green-colored applesauce and chicken nuggets! Most days, I appreciated the nutritious meals my mom lovingly packed, but sometimes, I would glance longingly from my peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich (the fourth of the week) to the line of students getting hot lunch. It has been a long time since I’ve thought about green applesauce. But, this brief moment from my childhood came to mind while reflecting on my visit to a World Vision program in the capital of Romania. In the poorest area of Bucharest (also known...

HungerFree: 10 surprising facts about hunger

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Hannah Marrs in Advocacy, Causes

These staggering facts about global hunger speak for themselves. Read on to begin the countdown to a HungerFree world....

HungerFree: Your guide to the G8 and G20 summits

Posted on May 4, 2012 by James Pedrick, World Vision ACT:S in Advocacy, Causes

HungerFree is a campaign to end global hunger by creatively engaging world leaders on the topic. In May and June, leaders from the world’s largest economies will meet for the G8 and G20 summits to discuss issues of global significance. James Pedrick of World Vision ACT:S, our college activism network, discusses these summits and the important role they can play in eliminating world hunger....