Approximately 4 million refugee children between the ages of 5 and 17 aren’t enrolled in school. This has enormous impact on children’s growth, development, mental health, and lifelong cognitive function.
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2019 World Vision Advocacy Accomplishments
Does advocacy work? Looking back at 2019, we can see how much God used our advocacy to create change for kids around the world!
We need a holistic plan to keep migrant children safe
U.S. immigration policy is inadequate to protect the children at our southern border. We need to address the root causes of migration and prioritize safety.
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.
November update: Gratitude and the Global Fund
World Vision advocates took action in November! Here’s an update on your advocacy for the Global Fund, foreign assistance, and why we’re so thankful for you!
Christian advocacy 101: 6 ways we prep advocates for action!
Should Christians be advocates? How? At World Vision Advocacy Camp, advocates from around the country learned how to use biblical advocacy to change hearts.
October Update: Advocates meet with Congress, world changes
Lots of World Vision Advocacy news this month! The Ending Violence Against Children Resolution passed the House, and we had our first-ever advocacy camp!
Unstoppable girls: What it takes to end child marriage
World Vision’s child marriage report compiles data from four unique contexts and explores the harms of child marriage and what it will take to end it.
September update: Staying strong for girls
World Vision’s advocacy in September was all about keeping up support for the Keeping Girls in School Act, foreign assistance, and ending violence.
I called Congress: Here’s why you should too
I was terrified to call my representative. But God calls us to speak up for justice, and there came a time when I knew I had to call. Here’s what happened.