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Act today: We can’t let foreign assistance be cut by 24%

Act today: We can’t let foreign assistance be cut by 24%

March 11, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Take Action 3 Comments

This small 1% of the U.S. budget saves lives and helps improve safety, health, and opportunities for children around the world.

Promoting stability and peace in some of the world’s most vulnerable places

Promoting stability and peace in some of the world’s most vulnerable places

March 8, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantRefugees, Take Action 6 Comments

This Act aims to strengthen the capacity of the United States to address root causes of fragility and violence globally. But how would it do that?

Samia’s dream: Freedom from child marriage

Samia’s dream: Freedom from child marriage

March 6, 2019By Guest AuthorChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender No Comments

Here I want to say that everyone is equal; girls and boys are the same. I firmly believe that we, the girls, can equally contribute to society…

Super mom: One Ugandan girl defies the odds to stay in school

Super mom: One Ugandan girl defies the odds to stay in school

March 4, 2019By Whitney GrovesChild Education, Gender No Comments

DREAMS gave Daisy the courage to go back to school after dropping out. Now she wants to be a teacher and show others the power of girls’ education.

Pricilia is going against the tide to pursue big DREAMS for girls’ education in Uganda

Pricilia is going against the tide to pursue big DREAMS for girls’ education in Uganda

February 25, 2019By Whitney GrovesChild Education, Gender 1 Comment

In Uganda, World Vision taught Pricilia to advocate for girls’ education and empowerment. “My dream is to become the first female president of this country.”

YOU helped protect foreign assistance in 2019 – now let’s rally for 2020!

YOU helped protect foreign assistance in 2019 – now let’s rally for 2020!

February 20, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Take Action No Comments

With FY19 funding squared away, Congress will begin making decisions about 2020. Now’s the time to speak out for foreign assistance and its vital programs.

Veronica’s story: “DREAMS empowered me to stay in school”

Veronica’s story: “DREAMS empowered me to stay in school”

February 14, 2019By Whitney GrovesChild Education, Foreign Assistance, Gender No Comments

Veronica was on the path to early marriage. But now she’s back in the classroom and mentoring other students at school and in her community.

The Global Fund: A chance to end THREE of the world’s deadliest diseases

The Global Fund: A chance to end THREE of the world’s deadliest diseases

February 13, 2019By Amanda MedlockForeign Assistance, Take Action 11 Comments

Alongside partners, the U.S. helps save lives and stabilize communities by playing a crucial role in the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria.

Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation and cutting: New rites and dreams for Kenyan girls and boys

Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation and cutting: New rites and dreams for Kenyan girls and boys

February 6, 2019By Whitney GrovesChild Protection, Gender No Comments

In response to this violation of girls’ rights, World Vision is equipping government ministries, faith leaders, parents, and community members to act.

How a Ugandan girl is making her DREAMS come true

How a Ugandan girl is making her DREAMS come true

January 30, 2019By Whitney GrovesChild Education, Foreign Assistance, Gender No Comments

Ejang is one of more than 38,000 girls supported by the World Vision SAGE DREAMS project in Uganda. She’s determined, resilient, and empowered.

Another step toward ending human trafficking and violence against children!

Another step toward ending human trafficking and violence against children!

January 8, 2019By Nate LanceChild Protection 3 Comments

While our team helped shape this trafficking legislation through interactions with Congress, advocates who supported the bill also played a vital role.

10 things you didn’t know about foreign assistance

10 things you didn’t know about foreign assistance

January 2, 2019By Christina BradicForeign Assistance 26 Comments

Even if you are familiar with the basics of foreign assistance –  also called foreign aid or development assistance – here are ten things you may not know.

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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.