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Citizen Voice and Action: This is what empowerment looks like

Citizen Voice and Action: This is what empowerment looks like

September 16, 2020By Steve ReynoldsLearn About Advocacy No Comments

When ordinary people band together, governments listen! World Vision’s Citizen Voice and Action program empowers people advocate for social accountability.

4 ways to use “Dove Power” to engage in the election

4 ways to use “Dove Power” to engage in the election

September 8, 2020By Lisa BosLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates No Comments

As Christians, how should we respond to negative political ads? How do we engage in the election while putting our faith first? We’ve got a few tips.

5 ways kids can advocate for justice

5 ways kids can advocate for justice

August 27, 2020By Katie TaylorLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates No Comments

God uses people of all ages! If you and your children are looking for age-appropriate advocacy, here are 5 ways kids can advocate for justice!

One brave young woman fights to end child marriage during COVID-19

One brave young woman fights to end child marriage during COVID-19

August 27, 2020By Guest AuthorChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender No Comments

As COVID-19 threatens to raise child marriage rates, a young girl in Nepal uses new-found skills to create change for girls in her community.

5 ways the pandemic is affecting the world’s children

5 ways the pandemic is affecting the world’s children

August 17, 2020By Katie TaylorChild Protection, Food and Nutrition, Global Health No Comments

The world’s children are vulnerable to the secondary effects of COVID-19. Here’s what kids all over the world, including the U.S., are beginning to face.

Why advocacy, World Vision?

Why advocacy, World Vision?

August 13, 2020By Steve ReynoldsForeign Assistance, Learn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates 1 Comment

I’ve seen a lot in my 37 years with World Vision. But being a part of World Vision’s advocacy work is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

5 reasons why empowering women leads to peace

5 reasons why empowering women leads to peace

August 12, 2020By Hayley StruzikGender 1 Comment

Did you know that empowering women and girls to use their voices for change benefits the security of an entire nation and the world?

Finding God in Congress

Finding God in Congress

August 10, 2020By Lisa BosLearn About Advocacy, Resources for Advocates No Comments

Lisa uses her personal experiences from D.C. to encourage Christians that we CAN find God in Congress, and Congress needs us to show them God’s love!

4 prayers for reconciliation in our nation

4 prayers for reconciliation in our nation

July 17, 2020By WV AdvocacyPrayers 2 Comments

Join us in 4 prayers for reconciliation and justice in our nation, our leaders, and our own hearts. Prayers submitted by World Vision Volunteer Advocates.

June update: Summer of hope (advocacy style!)

June update: Summer of hope (advocacy style!)

July 9, 2020By Katie TaylorLearn About Advocacy, World Vision Advocacy News No Comments

There’s been no shortage of gray days recently, but we know God is faithful. We’ll continue to seek justice — and celebrate when we see progress!

Child marriage in Syria: How conflict is stealing girls’ futures

Child marriage in Syria: How conflict is stealing girls’ futures

July 2, 2020By Whitney GrovesChild Marriage, Child Protection, Gender, Refugees 1 Comment

As war continues, child marriage in Syria is increasing. Some estimates show rates in 2017 were four times higher than they were before the crisis.

What is hope? 5 things we’ve learned.

What is hope? 5 things we’ve learned.

June 26, 2020By Katie TaylorBible Verses 5 Comments

Hope doesn’t keep us happy all the time, it’s what keeps us going through heartbreak. Here are 5 things World Vision Advocacy has learned about hope.

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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.