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A legacy of change

Ten years ago, families in impoverished communities in southern Peru like Cusipata were focused exclusively on agriculture and ways to earn money to survive. In their struggles against poverty, parents were distanced from their children, who became last in receiving attention and love. But thanks to World Vision’s work, this community has changed, and now parents put their hope in their children for sustainable development....
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Girl Rising: 9 Prayers for 9 Girls

In honor of International Women’s Day today and in celebration of yesterday’s premiere of 10X10’s new film Girl Rising, we want to pray for each of the girls featured in the film, the communities they represent, and World Vision’s work in some those communities. Two girls in the film come from World Vision project areas....
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The right to have a name

The national identity card is helping to ensure that children from the Miramar community in Peru have access to their fundamental rights — like medical care and community programs. Carmen shares how this piece of identification has changed her life — and the lives of her children....
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Survive to thrive

Each day, thousands of children are robbed of the chance to live a healthy, productive life — all because of preventable, treatable diseases. World Vision is partnering with national radio network K-LOVE — which includes more than 400 contemporary Christian radio stations across the country — to help children around the world Survive to 5....
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