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

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

September 7, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantWorld Vision Advocacy News No Comments

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.

Empowered women empowering others in Bangladesh

Empowered women empowering others in Bangladesh

September 6, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance No Comments

Over the last few months, 7,699 women have gotten training in skills like paper box making, mat making/marketing, pickle making, and hand embroidery.

What is the Farm Bill and how can you support it?

What is the Farm Bill and how can you support it?

September 5, 2018By Guest AuthorFood and Nutrition, Take Action 4 Comments

The Farm Bill is vital for international food security and the work that World Vision does around the world — and it expires Sept. 30.

Take action: Write a letter to the editor!

Take action: Write a letter to the editor!

September 5, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Take Action

We need to make sure candidates understand the value of foreign assistance. Let’s get their attention by submitting letters to our local papers!

“I was right where I was supposed to be:” A Q&A with advocate Anna Kostrivas

“I was right where I was supposed to be:” A Q&A with advocate Anna Kostrivas

August 30, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantAdvocate Stories, Bible Verses No Comments

With this community, I feel like God is saying to me, “I called you and I’m equipping you with everything you need to know.”

Saw World Vision in ‘Relevant’ Magazine? Learn more and take action!

Saw World Vision in ‘Relevant’ Magazine? Learn more and take action!

August 30, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance No Comments

The June issue profiled organizations like World Vision working on the frontlines to help people survive in some of the planet’s harshest conditions.

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

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

August 30, 2018By Guest AuthorAdvocate Stories 8 Comments

“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.”

You did it! Thanks for acting fast to protect life-saving work

You did it! Thanks for acting fast to protect life-saving work

August 28, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Take Action 15 Comments

When lives are on the line, every day counts — and now, life-saving programs can start or continue without interruption. THANK YOU for using your voice.

Join a community of ordinary people following God’s call to seek justice!

Join a community of ordinary people following God’s call to seek justice!

August 28, 2018By Cassie RollinsLearn About Advocacy 1 Comment

You’ll join a supportive community of Christ-followers who see advocacy as a ministry, a reflection of God’s commitment to redeeming our world.

Urgent action needed: Ask Congress to stand against cuts

Urgent action needed: Ask Congress to stand against cuts

August 23, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantForeign Assistance, Take Action 12 Comments

The Administration is trying a new tactic to specifically target the life-saving work being done by the State Department and USAID.

Rwanda’s community-based health care is on the way to self-sufficiency

Rwanda’s community-based health care is on the way to self-sufficiency

August 20, 2018By Guest AuthorForeign Assistance No Comments

The program is helping Rwandans stay healthy and preventing significant future health expenses by the population as well as the government.

A 12-year-old Rohingya girl describes fleeing with her family

A 12-year-old Rohingya girl describes fleeing with her family

August 10, 2018By Guest AuthorRefugees, Take Action No Comments

“We were forced to flee. We couldn’t bring anything from our house. The day we left, I saw things I had never seen.”

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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.