Tag Archives: trips to the field

[Video] An American Idol in Nairobi

Posted on November 29, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

In Nairobi, Kenya, on the first day of this year’s True Spirit of Christmas tour, host Kris Allen met John Mucheru, founder of Zakale Creations. John has founded a business that gives at-risk youth a chance to learn job skills, earn money, and most importantly, have the opportunity to live a better life. Watch this video to see how Kris spent the day with John and some of the people whose lives have been impacted by Zakale Creations....

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] Meeting my O!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Allison Olfelt in Child Sponsorship

September is “Connect With Your Sponsored Child” month. Allison Olfelt was given a unique opportunity to do just that when she traveled to Sri Lanka last month with the World Vision blogger team. Read on to learn about Allison’s experience meeting Odish and his mother — and learn how you can visit your sponsored child. This post originally appeared on Allison’s blog, O My Family....

More than a dream

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Marilee Pierce Dunker in Conversations

Much of World Vision’s work involves meeting people’s physical needs — but what can also result is an emotional change. When people aren’t worried about where they’ll get nutritious food, clean water, education, or healthcare, they’re given freedom to dream about the future. On a trip to Romania, World Vision’s Marilee Dunker saw this transformation firsthand. Read on to find out how one family felt the courage to dream because of World Vision’s work....

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] I don’t think it’s just the jet-lag talking

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Joy Bennett in Child Sponsorship

I don’t think it’s just the jet-lag talking | World Vision Blog

Joy Bennett traveled to Sri Lanka with our blogger team last week to experience firsthand how World Vision’s sponsorship programs are making a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities in need. Along the way, she discovered just how stark poverty can be — and how blessed we are as Americans. How does she feel now that she’s back in the United States? Read on to find out. This post originally appeared on Joy’s blog, Joy in This Journey....

[Sri Lanka Bloggers] Five reasons why I do this

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Matthew Paul Turner in Child Sponsorship

Five reasons why I do this | World Vision Blog

This week, our blogger team is in Sri Lanka to see firsthand how World Vision’s work helps transform the lives of children, families, and communities through sponsorship. Matthew Paul Turner, one of the eight bloggers, shares why he’s along for the trip. The post below originally appeared on Matthew’s blog....