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!
What brought us joy in 2020?
Advocate Stories
God is in control: A reflection on the election
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
As we near Thanksgiving and search our hearts, our team found quite a few things we were thankful for this year!
Christian advocacy 101: 6 ways we prep advocates for action!
Should Christians be advocates? How? At World Vision Advocacy Camp, advocates from around the country learned how to use biblical advocacy to change hearts.
When prayers are answered: An advocate story
Brad and Diana were nervous about their first meetings with their members of Congress, but God blessed their efforts in a big way!
Why I’m not giving up on Central American aid
After Emily visited Guatemala, she boldly advocated against cuts to Central America. The results were not what she hoped — here’s why she’s not giving up.
Asking for $60 billion: An advocate story
Davis started by emailing his members of Congress, but he felt a pull to do more. He didn’t realize his next step would be asking for $60 billion.
New perspective: a child sponsor takes on advocacy
Carol was a child sponsor for years before becoming an advocate. She says of her advocacy work: “It’s not about, ‘Are you being successful?’, it’s about, ‘Are you serving the Lord?'”
Davis’s story: Why he changed his mind about advocacy
Davis knew he wanted to work alongside those in extreme poverty, but he was skeptical about advocacy. Then he went to Tanzania…
Advocate interview: Pastor Jon Odom of Tulsa on why Christians should stand with those in need
“The reason Christians should engage in these kinds of conversations and come to know their legislators is that we’re ambassadors for Christ.”