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. en-us Mon, 9 Nov 2009 051:51:27 PST Mon, 9 Nov 2009 051:51:27 PST info@worldvision.org webmaster@worldvision.org Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:42 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/pur-packets-partnership-200910-enewsA life-saving partnership between World Vision and Procter and Gamble is providing millions of liters of clean water, and saving countless lives. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:42 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/cambodia-aids-orphan-200910-enewsBoth of Buoy Ly’s parents died of AIDS-related causes. For many years, she was abused because of the stigma and fear surrounding the disease. Now, thanks to an AIDS education and support program led by World Vision in her community, Buoy Ly no longer suffers from discrimination. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:42 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/bethlehem-beekeepers-200910-enewsIn a group of villages in rural Bethlehem, World Vision is training women to become beekeepers. This unique skill gives women in need a new way to provide for their families by selling the honey they harvest for extra income. Through beekeeping, women are finding a new sense of purpose and hope for the future. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:42 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/samoa-tsunami-taitasis-storyLaura Reinhardt, a frequent contributor to World Vision Magazine, arrived in American Samoa on October 8 to report on the September 29 tsunami and World Vision's disaster relief efforts in the region. While there, she met Taitasi, a woman whose story represents the tragedy that so many in Samoa have experienced. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:32 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/india-flooding-ravis-storyThe story of 14-year-old Ravi and his family exemplifies the plight faced by millions in a country that has also recently been ravaged by severe drought. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:23 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/philippines-typhoon-jeromes-storyThanks to World Vision's support, children like Jerome, 7, have the opportunity to maintain a level of routine and normalcy, despite the traumatic circumstances facing them. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:17 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/hugh-jackman-world-vision-partnershipActor and World Vision ambassador Hugh Jackman, is making sure global leaders hear that poor communities -- including rural farmers and their children -- are most threatened by the impact of climate change. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:04 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/indonesia-quake-rizas-storyRiza, 7, lost her home and her school in the Sept. 30 tremor that hit Padang, Indonesia. In the weeks since, World Vision has helped her family by providing basic essentials and support for this young girl whose sense of normalcy has been shattered. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:01 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/asia-pacific-disaster-response-200910-enewsWorld Vision's focus in responding to this recent series of emergencies is the physical and emotional needs of vulnerable children, whose stories highlight the depth of need in this beleaguered part of the world. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:54 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/efren-penaflorida-200910-enewsFormerly sponsored in the Philippines through World Vision, Efren Penaflorida, 28, was named a Top 10 CNN Hero for his work with youth in the slums. Currently, he's distributing aid to typhoon survivors, as noted in an AC360 blog post. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:54 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/indonesia-earthquakesWorld Vision is concerned about the physical and psychosocial needs of children affected by the recent tremors. Our teams are opening 13 Child-Friendly Spaces to help youth recover from emotional trauma and re-establish routine. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:22 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/samoa-tsunamiWorld Vision is coordinating a response to the massive 8.0-magnitude quake and tsunami that struck the Samoan islands, killing at least 110 people. Donations are needed to help provide emergency aid to those currently in desperate need. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:37 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/typhoon-ketsana-philippinesWorld Vision seeks $2 million in funding for relief efforts following this fierce storm, which struck the Philippines' capital city of Manila and now threatens Vietnam. Hundred of thousands of civilians are in need of assistance. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:02 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/getinvolved/hope-pray-chain-200909Prayer e-mail chain, focused on praying for those affected by AIDS. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:15 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/indonesia-quake-200909-enewsThe physical damage left behind by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's West Java province has left children and families displaced and in need of emergency assistance. World Vision is rushing relief supplies to those affected.