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JOIN US LEARN MORE ACT NOW WHAT’S GOING ON: THE BLOG When healing feels like play April 30, 2024 When the war started in Ukraine two years ago, six-year-old Yehor and his pregnant mother Marina made the difficult decision to leave their home and seek refuge in neighboring Georgia. Sasha’s dream shines bright: I hope to see our home again” April 30, 2024 Fleeing war, Sasha and her family find food, shelter, and mental health support through World Vision programs. Answers to 6 FAQ about the MINDs Act April 30, 2024 This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, here are the answers to six frequently asked questions about mental health and the MINDs Act. World Health Worker Week: The unsung heroes changing children’s lives April 4, 2024 Around the world, community health workers are often unpaid yet continue to save and change lives. Celebrating World Water Day: The Ripple Effect of Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene March 21, 2024 Clean water changes everything! 3 ways child marriage impacts a girl and her world March 7, 2024 1 in 5 girls globally are married before they turn 18. Youth Advocates from Texas pray with their member of Congress January 23, 2024 The Bible calls Christians to pray for their government leaders. And at this year’s Advocacy Summit, four high school students from Texas had the opportunity to fulfill that call in person with their member of Congress! How U.S. foreign assistance makes a difference in the fight to end pediatric disease November 29, 2023 Join us on World AIDS Day to speak up for PEPFAR: an extremely valuable program that saves lives around the world. Eliminating Hunger for Girls: A Pathway to a Bright Future October 11, 2023 Join us on this Day of the Girl in speaking up against child hunger and its impact on girls around the world! OUR FOCUS Safety, health, and opportunity for every child Poverty-focused foreign assistance While most Americans estimate that foreign assistance comprises 26% of the U.S. budget, it actually accounts for less than 1% of federal spending — but positively impacts millions who live in extreme poverty globally. Each dollar translates into lives saved for those who live in poverty. Learn more Refugees Currently, one in every 113 people in the world is a refugee, and the conflict in Syria has contributed to the largest refugee crisis since WWII. We’re educating members of Congress about the refugees’ realities in the region and working to maximize humanitarian aid to those in desperate need. Learn more Child protection Over 1 billion children experienced violence in the last year. Violence against children includes physical, emotional, and sexual violence. It can come in many forms, including trafficking, child labor, and early marriage. Now is the time for a solution: The U.S. has a crucial role in leading the effort to end violence against children. Learn more Healthy moms and babies Every day, nearly 15,000 children under the age of 5 die from preventable causes. Pregnancy and childbirth claim the lives of nearly 300,000 mothers a year. We advocate for U.S. legislation that will help improve the health of mothers and young children where access to life-saving care is limited. Learn more Food security and livelihoods Nearly 800 million people in the world will go to bed tonight without enough food or nourishment. Without this, children cannot grow, learn, or fend off sickness and disease. With the right tools, families and communities can fight hunger. We urge solutions that help families help themselves, and build resilience against future obstacles. Learn more FAITH & ACTION For life in all its fullness Quick Links World Vision Contact us Give Your Voice Matters JOIN US © 2022 World Vision Inc. 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