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Finding God in Congress

Finding God in Congress

August 10, 2020By Lisa BosLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates No Comments

Lisa uses her personal experiences from D.C. to encourage Christians that we CAN find God in Congress, and Congress needs us to show them God’s love!

4 prayers for reconciliation in our nation

4 prayers for reconciliation in our nation

July 17, 2020By WV AdvocacyPrayers 2 Comments

Join us in 4 prayers for reconciliation and justice in our nation, our leaders, and our own hearts. Prayers submitted by World Vision Volunteer Advocates.

June update: Summer of hope (advocacy style!)

June update: Summer of hope (advocacy style!)

July 9, 2020By Katie TaylorLearn About Advocacy, World Vision Advocacy News No Comments

There’s been no shortage of gray days recently, but we know God is faithful. We’ll continue to seek justice — and celebrate when we see progress!

Child marriage in Syria: How conflict is stealing girls’ futures

Child marriage in Syria: How conflict is stealing girls’ futures

July 2, 2020By Whitney GrovesChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender, Refugees 1 Comment

As war continues, child marriage in Syria is increasing. Some estimates show rates in 2017 were four times higher than they were before the crisis.

What is hope? 5 things we’ve learned.

What is hope? 5 things we’ve learned.

June 26, 2020By Katie TaylorBible Verses 35 Comments

Hope doesn’t keep us happy all the time, it’s what keeps us going through heartbreak. Here are 5 things World Vision Advocacy has learned about hope.

Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?

Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?

June 24, 2020By Katie TaylorChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender, Refugees 1 Comment

Women and girls face greater risk of violence during emergencies as harmful social norms intensify and women are further marginalized.

Civility in the 2020 election: Engaging with love

Civility in the 2020 election: Engaging with love

May 15, 2020By Nate LanceLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates No Comments

Civility in the election is more than just being polite. Christians are called to love others as Christ does, and that changes how we engage politically.

30 Bible verses for advocates

30 Bible verses for advocates

May 12, 2020By Katie TaylorBible Verses 14 Comments

The Bible calls us to speak up for justice and advocate for the rights of others. Here are 30 Bible verses about advocacy to encourage you.

Act Now: Saving lives means addressing COVID-19 at home and abroad

Act Now: Saving lives means addressing COVID-19 at home and abroad

May 8, 2020By Lisa BosForeign Assistance, Take Action 1 Comment

By partnering with other countries, the U.S. can help stop diseases from spreading globally and protect globla gains against poverty and malnutrition.

April advocacy update: Lifted prayers and lifted voices

April advocacy update: Lifted prayers and lifted voices

May 4, 2020By Katie TaylorWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

In April, our advocacy had two themes: lifting up the voices of the vulnerable and lifting up our own voices in prayer!

Our recommendations to keep children safe during COVID-19

Our recommendations to keep children safe during COVID-19

April 30, 2020By Nate LanceChild Protection, Policies and Recommendations 2 Comments

In April, the Ending Violence Against Children Taskforce released policy recommendations for governments to keep children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 ways clean water fights injustice

7 ways clean water fights injustice

April 27, 2020By Katie TaylorClean Water 1 Comment

Clean water fights injustice by promoting education, economic growth, gender equality, and more. Here are 7 ways clean water fights poverty and injustice.

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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.