Showing posts with label World Vision. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World Vision. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

It's not too early to begin thinking about Christmas, and what to give that special person who has everything. Consider a gift from the World Vision Gift Catalog.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

Because clean water is a necessity of life, World Vision is planning to spend 500 million dollars over the next five years to provide water in places where there is little to none. For more information about the program and to learn how you can help, click the link. You don't have to have 40 million dollars either.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

In developing countries, child marriage is still a common occurrence, with one out of every three girls facing marriage before age 18. For more information, check this out.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

For the last three months, World Vision has been helping with the relief effort in Nepal. While a great deal has been accomplished, there is still much more to be done. Check the article for information on how you can help.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

In May, enough rain fell on the state of Texas to cover the entire state with 8 inches of water! 24 people have died and there is devastation statewide from the rain and tornadoes. World Vision is helping with relief efforts. For more information, including how you can help, check this out.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

Fragile states are considered ground zero in the fight against extreme poverty. Here are some frequently asked questions about what fragile states are and the impact they can have on the poorest of the poor.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

Reading is a vital skill. World Vision and Literacy Boost are teaming up to provide community reading programs that are improving literacy around the world. Check this out to find out more.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

If you are looking for a devotional study for this Lenten season, World Vision has one here.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

World Vision Wednesday

If you are a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or otherwise interested in fitness, you can help people in developing countries have clean water. Check out Team World Vision for details.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

World Vision Wednesday

This is the season when we celebrate the coming to earth of the One who gave up the riches of heaven for us. Many of his people in Iraq have been driven from their homes and face a winter without many of the necessities for survival. If you are able to help, go here to find out what to do.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

World Vision Wednesday

This Christmas, consider a handcrafted gift that will please the recipient and help someone in need. For more information, check this out.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

World Vision Wednesday

As we enter into a season of celebrating and feasting, it's easy to forget that there are folks in our own country who go hungry on a daily basis. There are ways you can help. For more information, check this out.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

World Vision Wednesday

I know it's a bit early, but if you are looking for a Christmas gift for that person who has everything, check out World Vision's gift catalog.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

World Vision Wednesday

Tomorrow is World Food Day. While we usually think of hunger as happening in other parts of the world, there are many in the United States who also deal with not having enough food on a daily basis. To find out more, go here.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

World Vision Wednesday

"A new report notes a downward trend in the percentage of people who are undernourished, worldwide; however, developing nations account for 98 percent of the chronically undernourished people." Go here to learn which spots in the world are the worst for hunger, and what is being done to help.

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