Our most experienced World Vision Advocates visited D.C. last week for a special event to recognize their 5+ years of volunteer advocacy and two days of in-depth learning opportunities with World Vision leaders.
Advocate Stories
Youth Advocates from Texas pray with their member of Congress
The Bible calls Christians to pray for their government leaders. And at this year’s Advocacy Summit, four high school students from Texas had the opportunity to fulfill that call in person with their member of Congress!
From Scotland to Capitol Hill: An Advocate Story
The story of an advocate from Scotland living in New York – wondering how she could make a difference in the wake of conflict in Ukraine.
6 Characteristics of a Faith-Rooted Advocate
Everyone has the ability to speak up on behalf of vulnerable children! Learn more about the characteristics a faith-rooted advocate.
What our advocacy team is thankful for this year
As we soak up the holiday season goodness, the Advocacy team is feeling incredibly thankful for a monumental year!
16-Year-Old World Vision Advocate asks Congress to take action
A student reflects on her experiences as a young girl and how her eyes were opened to inequalities around the world! Hear her story and how you can speak up for girls’ education.
6 Volunteer Advocates Share Their “Why”
World Vision Advocates recently met in Washington state for Advocacy Camp: two days of training, workshops, and teambuilding. They also did some soul searching to discover their own reasons for advocating for children and how their experience led them to World Vision. Check out their stories!
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!
From child bride to anti-child marriage advocate
Anuradha was only 13 years old and was studying in class eight when she was married off as a child bride. And only a year into marriage, she gave birth to her first child.
Why the U.S. should become a global leader in ending child marriage & empowering adolescent girls
Up to 10 million more girls over the next decade are at risk of child marriage as a result of the pandemic. For the first time in almost 30 years, adolescent girls are more, not less, at risk of child marriage.