Legislative victory against human trafficking
The son of a Vietnam refugee shares his story – and advocates for foreign assistance to address crisis around the world!
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Refugee Hope: A Son’s Perspective
The son of a Vietnam refugee shares his story – and advocates for foreign assistance to address crisis around the world!
Four survivors of gender-based violence join World Vision to rescue others
In India, four young girls who escaped child sex trafficking found a safe place in World Vision survivor groups. Now, they’re advocating for girls still waiting for justice—even if it meant putting themselves at risk again.
Honduran Kids Use Art to Talk About Child Labor
To encourage children to express their feelings, World Vision’s Bright Futures project, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, invited children to share their thoughts on child labor and children’s rights through art!
How Improving Clean Water Access Can Fight Global Hunger
In honor of World Water Day, learn how improved water, sanitation and hygiene can address hunger and malnutrition in communities!
COVID-19, Climate Change, and Conflict: A Triple Threat for Women & Girls
On International Women’s Day, we urge you to show your support for protecting women and girls from violence by asking your Member to cosponsor the Safe From The Start Act.
A story of “Girl Power” in India: breaking down barriers of silence and injustice
In India, World Vision is equipping girls to fight injustice in their communities: empowering each other to break barriers and live full lives!
Issues to advocate for in 2022
Here’s a preview of our issues to advocate for in 2022. Learn more, then come back throughout the year to stand up and speak out!
Historic MINDS Act To Provide Mental Health Support for Children in Need
In light of World Mental Health Day – in addition to the reality of a COVID-19 affected world – now is a critical moment to provide vulnerable children and their caregivers with the mental health and psychosocial support and care that they need. Help us pass the Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings (or MINDS Act) today.
The Divided Digital Generation: How the Pandemic Will Widen the Gender Gap in Education
On International Day of the Girl, we urge you to show your support for improving girls’ access to quality education by asking your Member to cosponsor the Keeping Girls in School Act.
How the U.S. and Honduras are Teaming Up to Stop Child Labor
Working to stop and prevent child labor is a key piece of World Vision’s goal to foster hope and build resilience in Central America, so that families have hope for the future and don’t feel pressed into negative coping mechanisms like sending children to work.
Addressing Violence in Central America
Violence has a negative impact on all aspects of people’s lives— physical, emotional, economic, social, and political—and is a key driver for forced migration from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Children, youth, and women suffer the most from the impact of violence. Despite pandemic lockdowns and social distance restrictions—and a slight decrease in homicides—news about homicides, disappearances, and recently, the increase of violence against women and children, make the headlines of country newspapers every day. This diminishes the fragile hope for a better future of the Central American people.