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What brought us joy in 2020?

What brought us joy in 2020?

December 3, 2020By Samantha Urban TarrantAdvocate Stories No Comments

The work of World Vision advocates brought our team so much joy this year. We wish you a Christmas full of peace, and of course, joy!

God is in control: A reflection on the election

God is in control: A reflection on the election

November 13, 2020By Nate LanceAdvocate Stories 1 Comment

Regardless of who is in the White House, or which political party controls Congress, World Vision will continue to work on behalf of vulnerable children.

What our advocacy team is thankful for this year

What our advocacy team is thankful for this year

November 5, 2020By Samantha Urban TarrantAdvocate Stories No Comments

As we near Thanksgiving and search our hearts, our team found quite a few things we were thankful for this year!

Reflections on World Vision’s partnership with the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme

Reflections on World Vision’s partnership with the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme

October 15, 2020By Steve ReynoldsFood and Nutrition No Comments

In 2019 alone, World Vision and the World Food Program together reached 10.7 million people with life-saving food and nutrition boosting services.

The connection between religious freedom and international development at World Vision

The connection between religious freedom and international development at World Vision

October 12, 2020By Robert ZachritzPolicies and Recommendations No Comments

World Vision is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization operating in nearly 100 countries. We advocate for religious freedom in the United States and around the world.

Fall advocate update: progress through perseverance

Fall advocate update: progress through perseverance

October 8, 2020By Katie TaylorWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

It’s been a tough year, but by the grace of God we saw progress last quarter! Here’s what World Vision Advocates were speaking out about.

Why more school = less child marriage

Why more school = less child marriage

October 7, 2020By Katie TaylorChild Education, Child Marriage, Child Protection, Gender 1 Comment

Education is key to reducing child marriage: A girl’s risk of early marriage is reduced for every year she stays in school. Here’s why.

Our latest legislative effort to end violence against children

Our latest legislative effort to end violence against children

October 7, 2020By Nate LanceChild Protection, Policies and Recommendations No Comments

The pandemic has shown us why we need to strengthen efforts to end violence against children. We’ve made some progress in Congress; here’s our next step.

The power of passing the mic: Girls’ voices create lasting change

The power of passing the mic: Girls’ voices create lasting change

October 7, 2020By Whitney GrovesChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender No Comments

International Day of the Girl is October 11. We’re lifting up the voices of three girls who advocated for the rights of girls in their communities.

How spacing pregnancies saves the lives of mothers and children

How spacing pregnancies saves the lives of mothers and children

October 6, 2020By Katie TaylorMaternal and Child health, Policies and Recommendations No Comments

Healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies, World Vision’s approach to family planning, saves the lives of mothers and children with help from faith leaders.

Republican and Democrat talk faith and civility in Congress

Republican and Democrat talk faith and civility in Congress

September 23, 2020By Katie TaylorLearn About Advocacy 1 Comment

People ARE working together in Congress! We interviewed a Republican and Democrat congressional staffer about faith, civility, and building common ground.

20 Bible verses for faith-motivated advocacy

20 Bible verses for faith-motivated advocacy

September 22, 2020By Katie TaylorBible Verses, Learn About Advocacy 35 Comments

Faith is our foundation, motivation, and our strength. These faith-filled Bible verses inspire us to love others through advocacy!

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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.