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Here’s what happens when women #PressForProgress

Here’s what happens when women #PressForProgress

July 18, 2018By Guest AuthorGender No Comments

In World Vision’s experience, enabling women to be catalysts for change can lead to increased female leadership at a village and even sub-national level.

Meeting your elected official in 4 easy steps

Meeting your elected official in 4 easy steps

July 17, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantLearn About Advocacy 2 Comments

You don’t need to be a professional lobbyist to make a difference. Here are four steps that will have you meeting with Congress in no time.

This U.S.-backed clinic in Bangladesh is on the way to self-sufficiency

This U.S.-backed clinic in Bangladesh is on the way to self-sufficiency

July 6, 2018By Guest AuthorForeign Assistance, Maternal and Child health No Comments

Paramedic Shanta Das works at the clinic and helps pregnant women and new mothers. USAID is supporting the clinic, which will eventually operate on its own.

A safe space to breastfeed for refugee moms

A safe space to breastfeed for refugee moms

July 3, 2018By Guest AuthorMaternal and Child health, Refugees No Comments

“For a moment of time, I can forget about the pain we went through in Burma during the violence. Here I can talk and share my sufferings with other women.”

How USAID helped 76 million women and children in 2017

How USAID helped 76 million women and children in 2017

June 29, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantMaternal and Child health 3 Comments

Progress is happening: 8.7 million mothers were able to give birth in a health facility, while 7.9 million babies were reached with care after delivery.

What is family separation at the U.S. border?

What is family separation at the U.S. border?

June 28, 2018By WV AdvocacyChild Protection, Refugees 43 Comments

Both family separation and detention — unaccompanied or as a family — have proven toxic for children’s overall development and long-term well-being.

Displaced: A report meant for action

Displaced: A report meant for action

June 20, 2018By WV AdvocacyChild Protection, Refugees, Take Action 1 Comment

More than 28 million children were forced to leave their homes in 2016 alone. Unfortunately, these numbers are a part of a growing trend.

The G7 made a $3 billion commitment to girls’ education

The G7 made a $3 billion commitment to girls’ education

June 20, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantChild Education, Gender, Refugees No Comments

This significant level of funds helps ensure that millions of girls who are out-of-school because of conflicts or disaster are not left behind.

What is life like for a Syrian refugee child?

What is life like for a Syrian refugee child?

June 19, 2018By Guest AuthorRefugees No Comments

Some Syrian refugee children have never seen their homeland and feel more like “children of the camp” than Syrians. Take a look at a day in their lives.

Protection for children and families in immigration detention

Protection for children and families in immigration detention

June 15, 2018By WV AdvocacyChild Protection, Refugees, Take Action 26 Comments

As a Christian organization, we believe God calls us to be His co-workers in defending the vulnerable, the marginalized, and the powerless.

After working in a salt mine, this teen is back in the classroom

After working in a salt mine, this teen is back in the classroom

June 12, 2018By Guest AuthorChild Protection, Take Action 2 Comments

Child labor refers to work that deprives a child of their childhood. It is work that is mentally, physically, or morally harmful to children.

Announcing the Complete Guide: Prayers to Change the World

Announcing the Complete Guide: Prayers to Change the World

June 4, 2018By WV AdvocacyBible Verses 2 Comments

Over the last six months, we have provided you with prayer points for things related to advocating for God’s children around the world. From praying for child protection and maternal and child health to praying for our leaders and other advocates, we accomplish more when relying on God through prayer. We hope you continue to … Read More

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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.