In April, our advocacy had two themes: lifting up the voices of the vulnerable and lifting up our own voices in prayer!
April advocacy update: Lifted prayers and lifted voices
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What are children saying about COVID-19?
Children are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 because of school closures and loss of social safety nets. But they’re speaking out and taking action!
Vaccines: an essential lifeline for the most vulnerable
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and World Vision are committed to reaching vulnerable children with life-saving vaccines.
February advocacy update: Fixing our eyes on Jesus
February saw highs and lows for World Vision Advocacy. We made great progress on some bills, spoke to Congress, and were reminded to put our hope in Jesus!
Speaking out in DC: We testified about maternal health in Congress
This week, World Vision’s Director of Government Relations testified before Congress about the unique health challenges women face in developing countries.
3 ways U.S. aid helps World Vision fight poverty
U.S. foreign aid is powerful in fighting poverty. Here are 3 stories about how World Vision and U.S. aid partnered to create changes in Kenya, Bangladesh, and Honduras.
Victory! Foreign assistance can continue to save lives, help kids thrive
Our advocacy for smart, compassionate foreign assistance programs and the funding to keep them going will continue in 2020! But for now, let’s celebrate.
A strong start for kids: Why the Thrive Act matters
The Global Child Thrive Act helps kids get a better start in life by focusing on early childhood development and evidence-based strategies.
What is the Keeping Girls in School Act?
Helping girls stay in school results in stronger families and safer nations. But girls face unique barriers to education. Here’s how this bill would help.
World Vision and USAID helped this mom change her family’s lives!
“Nobo Jatra helped to make us independent. I am thankful to the American people. They changed our life.”