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, 29 Jun 2009 10:52:21 PST Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:52:21 PST info@worldvision.org webmaster@worldvision.org Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:37 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/bangladesh-sponsorship-200906-enewsThanks to the support of her sponsors, Lamia was able to celebrate her birthday and has been given a reason to look forward to the years to come. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:23 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/rwandan-genocide-anniversary-200906-enewsShe survived the unthinkable, forgave her attackers, and now works with World Vision to bring peace and reconciliation to her country. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:31 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/malaria-in-pregnancy-200906-enewsIn sub-Saharan Africa, where malaria kills as many as 10,000 pregnant women and 200,000 unborn children each year, World Vision is working to raise awareness and combat the spread of this preventable disease. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:18 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/hunger-advocacy-200906-enews-genWorld Vision asks the U.S. government to increase its response to the global food crisis. The future of families like the Lakanas hangs in the balance. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:47 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/pakistan-displaced-families-200906-enewsHost communities struggling to accommodate children and families displaced by ongoing violence are operating on resources stretched dangerously thin, World Vision workers report. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:42 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/united-states-economic-crisis-200906-enewsWith little cushion to weather the recession, many low-income families face painful decisions on basics like food and housing. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:18 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/hunger-advocacy-200906-enewsNkidiko Galgithele struggles to feed her six children on a daily basis. Not a day goes by without her fretting about the next meal. Wed, 20 May 2009 15:18 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/mobilization-200905-enewsIndividuals from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., to learn about and advocate for poverty-reduction policies in the United States and around the world. Wed, 20 May 2009 14:59 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/romania-mother-200905-enewsA year ago, Verona didn’t think she could provide for another child and considered abandoning her newborn son, Elvis. Now, she cannot imagine life without him. World Vision's support has been crucial for keeping Elvis in the family. Wed, 20 May 2009 14:55 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/cyclone-nargis-anniversary-200905-enewsWhen Cyclone Nargis tore through Myanmar last May, young Nway lost almost everything. Now, with the help of World Vision, she is back in school and building a new life. Wed, 20 May 2009 14:45 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/mali-clean-water-200905-enewsIn West Africa, where inconsistent rains and recurring droughts are causing severe water shortages, boreholes installed by World Vision are helping families overcome poverty and disease. Wed, 20 May 2009 13:42 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/china-earthquake-anniversary-200905-enewsWhen a massive earthquake destroyed her school building in May 2008, World Vision helped Xiao Hua stay focused on her education. Today, she is actively learning and anticipating a new classroom. Wed, 20 May 2009 10:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/news.nsf/news/pakistan-conflict-200905-enewsIntense fighting between militant groups and Pakistani forces in and around the Swat valley of Pakistan’s North West Frontier province is forcing more than 1.3 million people to flee their homes and villages to find safety in already overcrowded camps. Wed, 20 May 2009 07:05 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/learn/newsletter-archiveWorld Vision Newsletter, a quarterly publication, helps keep you current on World Vision relief efforts for children, funded by your charitable donations. Mon, 18 May 2009 17:02 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/getinvolved/hope-pray-chain-200905Prayer e-mail chain, focused on praying for those affected by AIDS.