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What is child labor and what is being done to stop it?

What is child labor and what is being done to stop it?

May 30, 2019By Katie TaylorChild Protection 12 Comments

In 2016, 152 million children were engaged in child labor. World Vision is working with government organizations to give these children new hope for their future and break the cycle of child labor.

Planning for a healthy family in Bangladesh

Planning for a healthy family in Bangladesh

May 30, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Maternal and Child health, Nobo Jatra 2 Comments

At the new Chunkuri Clinic in Bangladesh, mothers receive pre- and postnatal care in a clean, up-to-date facility, and clinic staff help them plan safer pregnancies through healthy timing and spacing.

Protecting children in Rohingya refugee camps

Protecting children in Rohingya refugee camps

May 29, 2019By Guest AuthorChild Protection, Refugees 5 Comments

Five-year-old Jannatul lives with her mother in the world’s largest refugee camp. She lost the rest of her family to violence in Myanmar. World Vision is helping the two of them feel safe again.

How U.S. foreign assistance transformed Fatema’s life

How U.S. foreign assistance transformed Fatema’s life

May 21, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Maternal and Child health, Nobo Jatra 1 Comment

The Nobo Jatra program in Bangladesh has helped Fatema and her family thrive through nutrition training, improved sanitation, and a plan for when disaster strikes.

This bill addresses the root causes of migration and gives hope to Central America

This bill addresses the root causes of migration and gives hope to Central America

May 17, 2019By Nate LanceChild Protection, Foreign Assistance, News and Reports, Take Action 7 Comments

Nate Lance saw first-hand how World Vision’s programs are bringing hope to the communities plagued by violence, impunity, and poverty.

April brings showers of actions from advocates!

April brings showers of actions from advocates!

May 10, 2019By Katie TaylorWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

Your voices matter! In April, advocates raised their voices thousands of times on behalf of children and families. Here’s what they were talking about.

Why bed nets matter in the global fight against malaria

Why bed nets matter in the global fight against malaria

May 10, 2019By Guest AuthorForeign Assistance, Global Health, Maternal and Child health No Comments

Thandizo’s mother worried her children wouldn’t be able to grow strong because of constant malaria attacks. But with simple interventions from World Vision and the Global Fund, Thandizo’s family is healthier than ever!

How can solving health and nutrition issues fight poverty?

How can solving health and nutrition issues fight poverty?

May 6, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantFood and Nutrition, Global Health, Maternal and Child health 1 Comment

Improving the health and well-being of children and families in extreme poverty is a crucial part of ENDING extreme poverty in our lifetime!

These nutrition classes are helping moms and newborns in Bangladesh thrive

These nutrition classes are helping moms and newborns in Bangladesh thrive

May 3, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Maternal and Child health, Nobo Jatra 2 Comments

In Bangladesh, something as simple as making sure your newborn baby gets enough to eat can be a challenge. But Nobo Jatra, funded by USAID and implemented by World Vision, is partnering with moms to gives babies a more nutritious start.

7 ways you can make a difference using social media

7 ways you can make a difference using social media

May 2, 2019By Katie TaylorLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates 2 Comments

Is advocacy on social media effective? And can it be done with love? Yes and yes! Here’s how to raise your voice with love on social media.

Not giving up: Fabiola and World Vision create new hope in Guatemala

Not giving up: Fabiola and World Vision create new hope in Guatemala

May 1, 2019By Guest AuthorChild Protection, Foreign Assistance 7 Comments

She worried her younger brother and sister would have no future unless she took drastic action.

Homework club: where kids of all abilities learn to read

Homework club: where kids of all abilities learn to read

April 30, 2019By Whitney GrovesChild Education, Foreign Assistance No Comments

Because of his disability, Yadiel had to miss a lot of school and fell behind his classmates. World Vision is helping him make up for lost time.

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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.