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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 45 Comments

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

Citizen Voice and Action: This is what empowerment looks like

Citizen Voice and Action: This is what empowerment looks like

September 16, 2020By Steve ReynoldsLearn About Advocacy No Comments

When ordinary people band together, governments listen! World Vision’s Citizen Voice and Action program empowers people advocate for social accountability.

4 ways to use “Dove Power” to engage in the election

4 ways to use “Dove Power” to engage in the election

September 8, 2020By Lisa BosLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates No Comments

As Christians, how should we respond to negative political ads? How do we engage in the election while putting our faith first? We’ve got a few tips.

One brave young woman fights to end child marriage during COVID-19

One brave young woman fights to end child marriage during COVID-19

August 27, 2020By Guest AuthorChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender No Comments

As COVID-19 threatens to raise child marriage rates, a young girl in Nepal uses new-found skills to create change for girls in her community.

5 ways the pandemic is affecting the world’s children

5 ways the pandemic is affecting the world’s children

August 17, 2020By Katie TaylorChild Protection, Food and Nutrition, Global Health No Comments

The world’s children are vulnerable to the secondary effects of COVID-19. Here’s what kids all over the world, including the U.S., are beginning to face.

Why advocacy, World Vision?

Why advocacy, World Vision?

August 13, 2020By Steve ReynoldsForeign Assistance, Learn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates 1 Comment

I’ve seen a lot in my 37 years with World Vision. But being a part of World Vision’s advocacy work is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

5 reasons why empowering women leads to peace

5 reasons why empowering women leads to peace

August 12, 2020By Hayley StruzikGender 1 Comment

Did you know that empowering women and girls to use their voices for change benefits the security of an entire nation and 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.