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Together, empowered girls pave the way for girls’ education

Together, empowered girls pave the way for girls’ education

October 11, 2018By Whitney GrovesChild Education, Gender 1 Comment

This program in Uganda is inspiring young women: “You have to be empowered, to speak for yourself, for no one will speak for you unless you rise up.”

Advice from an advocate: Building trust with your member of Congress

Advice from an advocate: Building trust with your member of Congress

October 5, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantAdvocate Stories, Bible Verses No Comments

“Her staff knows where I stand and what I’m there to talk about when I arrive for meetings. And I know the issues that the staff and the office is facing.”

Advocate accomplishments for September: Letters, meetings, and more

Advocate accomplishments for September: Letters, meetings, and more

October 5, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

We are so grateful for all World Vision advocates this month, whether you wrote a letter, took an online action, took a meeting, or even just read an email.

Thank you! Congress just passed the Global Food Security Act!

Thank you! Congress just passed the Global Food Security Act!

September 28, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantFood and Nutrition 2 Comments

World Vision advocates emailed, called, and even met with their members of Congress about fighting hunger via this bill. Thank you for your hard work!

Thank Congress for moving to reauthorize PEPFAR and continue the fight against HIV/AIDS

Thank Congress for moving to reauthorize PEPFAR and continue the fight against HIV/AIDS

September 27, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantUncategorized 1 Comment

Advocates like you were instrumental in making sure this program continued. Will you use your voice once more to thank Congress for moving to reauthorize PEPFAR?

Protect the health and safety of children in immigration detention

Protect the health and safety of children in immigration detention

September 25, 2018By Whitney GrovesChild Protection, Take Action No Comments

As a Christian organization dedicated to the well-being of children, we believe God calls us to speak up on behalf of the vulnerable and marginalized.

New report: Global hunger is on the rise

New report: Global hunger is on the rise

September 21, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantFood and Nutrition, Take Action 1 Comment

The number of children and families around the world who aren’t getting enough to eat every day has increased for the third year in a row.

Ask Congress to fight HIV/AIDS by supporting PEPFAR

Ask Congress to fight HIV/AIDS by supporting PEPFAR

September 21, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantTake Action No Comments

Since it began in 2003, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, has had bipartisan support and made big strides against HIV/AIDS.

Young leader in Senegal: “End child marriage”

Young leader in Senegal: “End child marriage”

September 17, 2018By Guest AuthorChild Marriage, Child Protection, Take Action 2 Comments

“Overall, many girls across Senegal are married as children. How can it be a good thing to be a young girl who is already married and pregnant?”

How these young leaders are making their voices heard

How these young leaders are making their voices heard

September 14, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantChild Protection 2 Comments

“I am a young leader and I dream of a world without violence, based on peace and respect.” These youth advocates are speaking up to help encourage change.

7 questions to ask your candidate before you vote

7 questions to ask your candidate before you vote

September 14, 2018By Christina BradicUncategorized 1 Comment

You have the power to refocus the conversation toward the things that genuinely matter — issues that will be affected by decisions in the next two to four years.

Advocate accomplishments for Summer 2018: Meetings, calls, and more!

Advocate accomplishments for Summer 2018: Meetings, calls, and more!

September 7, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

August was a big month for World Vision Advocacy, and our team wanted to take a minute to recognize all of the amazing work being done across the country.

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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.