World Vision Media Features http://www.worldvision.org/ World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. Our media site provides press releases, contacts, and other resources for members of the press. en-us Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:16:54 PST Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:16:54 PST mediainfo@worldvision.org webmaster@worldvision.org Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00 PSTColts Defeated in Super Bowl, but are Winners for Children in Needhttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100208-haiti-coltsThe Colts did not emerge victoriously at the Super Bowl, but their loss is a gain for children and families left with few possessions after Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00 PSTCompassion for Haiti - How Long Can It Last?http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100205-haiti-fundraisingThree weeks after the Haiti earthquake, experts at leading aid group World Vision, say the impact of a crippling recession and high unemployment on disaster donations has surprised them. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:00 PSTColts or Saints? Either Way, Winning Outcome for Children in Needhttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100204-haiti-superbowlRegardless of which Super Bowl team is victorious in Miami on February 7th, one thing is certain – either outcome will benefit the children and families left with few possessions after Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00 PSTWORLD VISION HAITI QUAKE RESPONSE UPDATE: Food distributions running smoothly, focus on women and children, much work still to be donehttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100203-haiti-updateThanks to well laid plans and careful coordination, massive food distributions have been conducted safely and smoothly since Sunday, even in volatile areas. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:00 PSTWorld Vision: A ‘Marshall Plan’ for Haiti? To succeed, it must deliver for childrenhttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100202-haiti-Marshall-planAs aid workers continue to provide relief to Haiti’s quake survivors, Haitian and global leaders as well as international development groups look toward longer-term recovery for the country. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00 PSTWorld Vision declares February month of prayer for Haiti’s childrenhttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100201-haiti-prayer-monthAs World Vision provides emergency assistance to children and families in Haiti, the Christian aid group is asking Americans to pray for the critical needs of children during the month of February. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTWorld Vision: Vulnerable must be first in line at launch of city-wide food distributionshttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100131-haiti-foodWorld Vision will join seven other aid agencies tomorrow to begin a massive distribution of food provided by the World Food Program. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTWorld Vision Ambassador Hugh Jackman Urges Support for Haiti Earthquake Responsehttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100127-haiti-hugh-jackmanActor Hugh Jackman has taped a series of public service announcements urging support for humanitarian agency World Vision’s Haitian earthquake relief response. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTTeens Go Hungry to Help Haiti Quake Survivors Through World Vision’s 30-Hour Faminehttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100127-haiti-30-hour-famineNext month, hundreds of thousands of American teens will go hungry in an effort to help Haiti quake survivors and fight global hunger through World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTCorporate America Reaches Out to Haiti Through World Visionhttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100127-haiti-corporate-americaInternational aid agency World Vision today offered thanks and appreciation to each of its corporate donors for their enthusiastic support of World Vision’s relief work in Haiti, and announced the opening of its new Miami warehouse. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTWorld Vision says Port-au-Prince's urban setting creates new challenges for crisis responsehttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100125-haiti-new-challengesThe potential death toll and high-visibility of Haiti’s deadly earthquake has sparked comparisons to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTWORLD VISION HAITI QUAKE RESPONSE UPDATE: Relief distributions continue, staff working to address long-term needshttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100125-haiti-distribution-continuesAs emergency distributions of food and relief supplies continue, early signs of normalcy are beginning to emerge and aid groups are solidifying relief plans and looking toward long-term rebuilding. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTMiami’s Entertainment Industry Unites to Restore Hope for Haitihttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100123-haiti-miami-hopeOperation Hope for Haiti and Bongo’s Cuban Café invite the Miami community to attend a benefit event to help children and families receive life’s necessities and recover from the destructive earthquake. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTAid groups getting out supplies, but challenges remain at distribution siteshttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100123-haiti-suppliesMore than a week and a half after Haiti’s deadly earthquake, transport delays are clearing up and signs of recovery are emerging. However, aid groups continue to report challenges at distributions and that supply needs and security issues remain. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 PSTHaiti Relief “Compassion Window” Still Open But for How Long?http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20100121-haiti-compassionOne week after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, generous donations amaze experts at World Vision, the Christian relief and development organization.