Now more than ever, Central America is in need of resilient development and substantial foreign assistance. Central America has attained several development milestones in the past decades, such as poverty reduction and decreased child mortality. However, without resilience the country, community and individual levels, these gains are at risk of succumbing to existing vulnerabilities in the region that have been exacerbated by the pandemic and the impact of the hurricanes in late 2020. Act now to ensure stability and responsiveness in Central America!
foreign assistance
USAID and World Vision: Offering food and friends to those in need
This USAID and World Vision project helped Peruvians care for Venezuelans’ immediate needs, but also led to lifelong friendships and cultural understanding.
What does foreign aid buy? I took Capitol Hill staff on a trip to find out!
Congress wants to make sure foreign aid dollars are spent wisely, so we took D.C. staffers to Malawi to see what U.S. aid can really buy for moms and kids!
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!
A call to pray for Syria and displaced children
Join us as we pray for Syria and the escalating conflict. Some people living in informal displacement camps in northwest Syria have died of the cold.
Urgent: President’s budget proposes damaging cuts to foreign assistance
Budget cuts to foreign aid don’t make sense. Congress knows that too, which is why U.S. assistance programs have bipartisan support despite proposed cuts.
January update: How your actions create global impact
World Vision advocates are making huge impact through simple actions that support foreign aid and fight poverty. Check out your impact in January!
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.
Does U.S. foreign aid work?
Does U.S. foreign aid work? Poverty-fighting programs are challenging, and plans sometimes go awry. See why foreign aid is still worth the effort.