Thanks to everyone who joined our summit last week on March 5! If you missed the event, here’s a quick recap of what you missed.
Recap: The 2021 World Vision Virtual Advocacy Summit
Author: Samantha Urban Tarrant
Issues to advocate for in 2021
Here’s a preview of our issues to advocate for in 2021. Learn more, then come back throughout the year to stand up and speak out!
What brought us joy in 2020?
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 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!
Urgent: President’s budget proposes damaging cuts to foreign assistance
Budget cuts to foreign aid don’t make sense. Congress knows that too, which is why U.S. assistance programs have bipartisan support despite proposed cuts.
Speaking out in DC: We testified about maternal health in Congress
This week, World Vision’s Director of Government Relations testified before Congress about the unique health challenges women face in developing countries.
Victory! Foreign assistance can continue to save lives, help kids thrive
Our advocacy for smart, compassionate foreign assistance programs and the funding to keep them going will continue in 2020! But for now, let’s celebrate.
Women in Bangladesh supported by “male engagement sessions”
Women in Bangladesh often go unrecognized for their work, but male engagement sessions teach men how to value their wives and create happier marriage.
They overcame poverty – and learned to love each other again
Tumpa and Devnath reached out to Nobo Jatra for help supporting their son, but the program has helped their relationship, too. “We are so happy now.”
World Vision and USAID helped this mom change her family’s lives!
“Nobo Jatra helped to make us independent. I am thankful to the American people. They changed our life.”