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Year in review: Your advocacy in 2018

December 11, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantAdvocate Stories, Talking to Congress No Comments
Year in review: Your advocacy in 2018

Together, World Vision advocates took almost 55,000 actions this year  — that’s amazing! Learn about each major victory that YOU made possible.

Conference call recap: How will the elections results impact advocacy for children?

November 15, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantLearn about Advocacy, Talking to Congress 1 Comment
Conference call recap: How will the elections results impact advocacy for children?

During the call, we highlighted advocacy successes and challenges from the past two years and offered a sneak peek at what’s ahead for 2019!

How this teen stands up for children around the world

October 29, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantAdvocate Stories, Talking to Congress 1 Comment
How this teen stands up for children around the world

Lucy hopes her experience will inspire more young people (as well as other World Vision sponsors like her) to use their voices for positive change!

Advocate accomplishments for September: Letters, meetings, and more

October 5, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantLocal Level Advocacy, Talking to Congress No Comments
Advocate accomplishments for September: Letters, meetings, and more

We are so grateful for all World Vision advocates this month, whether you wrote a letter, took an online action, took a meeting, or even just read an email.

7 questions to ask your candidate before you vote

September 14, 2018By Christina BradicLocal Level Advocacy, Talking to Congress 1 Comment
7 questions to ask your candidate before you vote

You have the power to refocus the conversation toward the things that genuinely matter — issues that will be affected by decisions in the next two to four years.

Advocate accomplishments for Summer 2018: Meetings, calls, and more!

September 7, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantLocal Level Advocacy, Talking to Congress No Comments
Advocate accomplishments for Summer 2018: Meetings, calls, and more!

August was a big month for World Vision Advocacy, and our team wanted to take a minute to recognize all of the amazing work being done across the country.

World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns: ‘Why I’m fully persuaded of God’s power’

August 30, 2018By Guest AuthorAdvocate Stories, Talking to Congress 8 Comments
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns: ‘Why I’m fully persuaded of God’s power’

“As I depart my role as World Vision U.S. president, let me encourage you with this: Even when we don’t see results, God is still working through us.”

Meeting your elected official in 4 easy steps

July 17, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantLearn about Advocacy, Local Level Advocacy, Talking to Congress 2 Comments
Meeting your elected official in 4 easy steps

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.

An advocate’s advice for your in-district meeting

June 26, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantAdvocate Stories, Learn about Advocacy, Local Level Advocacy, Talking to Congress No Comments
An advocate’s advice for your in-district meeting

“Being willing to share your story and the stories of many people around the world is such a privilege and something you want to be a part of.”

One powerful meeting. A little simple faith. Exponential impact.

June 20, 2018By WV AdvocacyLearn about Advocacy, Local Level Advocacy, Talking to Congress 1 Comment
One powerful meeting. A little simple faith. Exponential impact.

Summer is the time to encourage your legislators to fight global poverty and influence the lives of kids around the world.

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