Together, World Vision advocates took almost 55,000 actions this year — that’s amazing! Learn about each major victory that YOU made possible.
Year in review: Your advocacy in 2018
Advocate Stories
Advocate interview: Pastor Jon Odom of Tulsa on why Christians should stand with those in need
“The reason Christians should engage in these kinds of conversations and come to know their legislators is that we’re ambassadors for Christ.”
How this teen stands up for children around the world
Lucy hopes her experience will inspire more young people (as well as other World Vision sponsors like her) to use their voices for positive change!
Advice from an advocate: Building trust with your member of Congress
“Her staff knows where I stand and what I’m there to talk about when I arrive for meetings. And I know the issues that the staff and the office is facing.”
How these young leaders are making their voices heard
“I am a young leader and I dream of a world without violence, based on peace and respect.” These youth advocates are speaking up to help encourage change.
“I was right where I was supposed to be:” A Q&A with advocate Anna Kostrivas
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.”
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns: ‘Why I’m fully persuaded of God’s power’
“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.”
Here’s what happens when women #PressForProgress
In World Vision’s experience, enabling women to be catalysts for change can lead to increased female leadership at a village and even sub-national level.
An advocate’s advice for your in-district meeting
“Being willing to share your story and the stories of many people around the world is such a privilege and something you want to be a part of.”
Adventures in advocacy: How to steward our influence
Our political influence doesn’t have to stop when we cast our vote. We can hold our members of Congress accountable and encourage them to help end global poverty.