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!
February advocacy update: Fixing our eyes on Jesus
u.s. aid
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.
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.
Say NO to the attempt to stop life-saving funds
The U.S. foreign aid budget is often under threat, but this tactic would cancel funds Congress already approved, leaving life-saving programs in the lurch.
New clinic helps mothers in Bangladesh thrive
Mothers in Bangladesh are learning how to have healtheir pregnancies and raise healthier babies with the help of a new community clinic!
Better farm, better life for women in Bangladesh
New climate-smart farming techniques are helping women farmers in Bangladesh create a better life for their families and gain respect in their communities.
Why I’m not giving up on Central American aid
After Emily visited Guatemala, she boldly advocated against cuts to Central America. The results were not what she hoped — here’s why she’s not giving up.
Chicks and ducks give families a new start
Raising chicks and ducks in Bangladesh is helping families lift themselves out of poverty by creating a new source of income — boosting the whole community!
June update: refugees, girls, and the border
In June, World Vision volunteer advocates raised their voices to keep girls in school, end violence against children, promote peace, and support refugees. Check out our advocacy impact!
Moms in Bangladesh learn embroidery to raise income
Moms in Bangladesh joined a World Vision and U.S. foreign assistance funded program to learn embroidery. Now some of them earn more than their husbands!
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