Tag Archives: World Vision

Safe Water

  Are you following the instructions for frequent hand-washing? What if there’s no clean water?   According to charity: water, 785 million people in our world lack access to safe water: “That’s nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide. Or, twice … Continue reading

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Next Up: Sheltering Vulnerable Children

  We’re anxious to get things back to normal.  For some kids, normal is forever gone. This from Andrew Morley, President and CEO of World Vision International:   “We are wrong if we think this is not a children’s disease. … Continue reading

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Shelter for Syrian Refugees

5.6 million Syrian refugees left their homeland, seeking safety elsewhere. Many of them fled to Lebanon. World Vision works with local Christian churches to meet the needs of these refugees for food, supplies and learning centers for the children. They … Continue reading

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Safe Shelter for Scared Children

On September 28, a massive earthquake rumbled across the Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia, followed by a tsunami with 20-foot waves. More than 1400 people died. This report comes from Bevita Meidityawati, World Vision’s response team leader: “Now more than … Continue reading

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Sheltering Moms

  Around the world, children find safety in their mothers’ sheltering arms. World Vision tells some of their stories here.   Heavenly Father, bless all the moms who work hard so their children can have safe homes, tasty food and … Continue reading

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Sheltering Refugees

  Little Lebanon, population 4.4 million, hosts over a million refugees. 1 person in 6 is a Syrian refugee. Imagine the strain on resources.   Lord, provide water, food and safe shelter for all — refugees and Lebanese alike. We … Continue reading

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Unexpected Shelter

Two earthquakes in Mexico in two weeks time: 30 million people felt the earth shake. Where to run? Who can help?   World Vision, an international Christian ministry to the world’s poorest people, for one. World Vision workers already in … Continue reading

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Incredible Edible Gift

  As I made our Sunday morning French toast, I considered the egg. So simple: hard boiled, over-easy, scrambled—or whisked and soaked up by bread.   The egg: giving body to meatloaf and stuffing, essential to cake and Christmas cookies. … Continue reading

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