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Why I’m not giving up on Central American aid

Why I’m not giving up on Central American aid

July 16, 2019By Guest AuthorAdvocate Stories, Child Protection, Foreign Assistance 3 Comments

After Emily visited Guatemala, she boldly advocated against cuts to Central America. The results were not what she hoped — here’s why she’s not giving up.

Chicks and ducks give families a new start

Chicks and ducks give families a new start

July 5, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Nobo Jatra No Comments

Raising chicks and ducks in Bangladesh is helping families lift themselves out of poverty by creating a new source of income — boosting the whole community!

June update: refugees, girls, and the border

June update: refugees, girls, and the border

July 3, 2019By Katie TaylorChild Protection, World Vision Advocacy News 1 Comment

In June, World Vision volunteer advocates raised their voices to keep girls in school, end violence against children, promote peace, and support refugees. Check out our advocacy impact!

Moms in Bangladesh learn embroidery to raise income

Moms in Bangladesh learn embroidery to raise income

July 3, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Nobo Jatra 3 Comments

Moms in Bangladesh joined a World Vision and U.S. foreign assistance funded program to learn embroidery. Now some of them earn more than their husbands!

Advocate update: U.S. aid to Central America

Advocate update: U.S. aid to Central America

July 2, 2019By Nate LanceChild Protection, Foreign Assistance, News and Reports 1 Comment

U.S. foreign assistance to Central American countries fights the root causes of migration and empowers communities in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. World Vision advocates will continue to speak out against cuts to these funds.

What is happening to migrant children at the border?

What is happening to migrant children at the border?

June 27, 2019By Katie TaylorChild Protection, News and Reports 9 Comments

Migrant children at the U.S. border are being held in harsh conditions, and World Vision is urging Congress to create a bipartisan solution — now.

Prioritizing children on the move and alone

Prioritizing children on the move and alone

June 26, 2019By Nate LanceChild Protection, Foreign Assistance, News and Reports 1 Comment

Children being held at the U.S. border already face difficult conditions, and the decision to cut education, recreation, and legal services will make conditions worse. World Vision is working to protect the well-being of all God’s children.

Advocacy update: Bill seeks to boost foreign assistance

Advocacy update: Bill seeks to boost foreign assistance

June 24, 2019By Lisa BosForeign Assistance, News and Reports, World Vision Advocacy News 3 Comments

Good news, advocates! U.S. foreign assistance funding to benefit children has been increased in a House appropriations bill, but there is still more work to do!

Eka said NO to child marriage

Eka said NO to child marriage

June 19, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantChild Marriage, Foreign Assistance, Gender, Nobo Jatra 6 Comments

At 14, Eka learned that her parents were planning her marriage to a man 20 years older. But she wasn’t ready to get married.

How to pray for refugees around the world

How to pray for refugees around the world

June 19, 2019By Katie TaylorPrayers, Refugees 6 Comments

Join us in prayer for seven countries with the top refugee and migrant crises in the world. World Vision is working in these countries, and so is our God.

Asking for $60 billion: An advocate story

Asking for $60 billion: An advocate story

June 4, 2019By Katie TaylorAdvocate Stories, Foreign Assistance, Learn About Advocacy No Comments

Davis started by emailing his members of Congress, but he felt a pull to do more. He didn’t realize his next step would be asking for $60 billion.

World Vision advocacy accomplishments in May

World Vision advocacy accomplishments in May

June 4, 2019By Katie TaylorWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

World Vision advocates had big wins in May! Their efforts contributed to two different bills that would protect those in poverty around the world.

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Jenny Yang
Jenny Yang is an External Relations Office for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, in Washington, DC, where she works to build U.S. government support for UNHCR's  mission and operations. She has worked over two decades in refugee protection, immigration policy, and human rights and was on an active deployment roster for the International Catholic Migration Commission. She is currently on the Advisory Board of Faith and Law, an organization for Congressional staffers to explore the intersection of faith and public policy, as well as the Land Center for Cultural Engagement. She is currently serving as the Catalyst for the Freedom and Justice Network for the Lausanne Movement. Jenny is co-author of “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate" and contributing author to five other books
Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra
Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean of the Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary as well as the Assistant Professor of Integral Mission and Global Transformation.  She is available for speaking, training and workshops in the areas of immigration, faith-rooted organizing, cross-cultural ministry and building vital holistic Christian community.