One in five people worldwide live on less than $1.25 a day. 500 people could potentially benefit from microfinance, but only 3 percent of that need is being met. To find out more about microfinance and learn how you can help, read this.
World Vision Wednesday
World Vision Wednesday
On January 9, Southern Sudan help a referendum on breaking away from the northern section and becoming an independent nation. While there is a great deal of potential good that can come from independence, there is also a chance that armed conflict could increase as a result of the vote. There are also many challenges that a new nation would have to face. For more, read this.
World Vision Wednesday
It’s been a year since a major earthquake devastated an already struggling Haiti. A lot has been accomplished, but there is still a tremendous amount of work to be done. World Vision is on of the agencies that have been working in Haiti since the earthquake struck. For an update on their efforts go here.
World Vision Wednesday
Today, more than 24,000 children under the age of 5 will die from preventable diseases. There are already simple, low-cost ways to stop these killers. To learn more, visit here.
World Vision Wednesday
If you are looking for last minute Christmas gifts, you can still provide a gift that will change a life. Check out the World Vision gift catalog here.
World Vision Wednesday
Millions of children around the world are victims of trafficking. Some are able to escape. Here is the story of one who made it out.
World Vision Wednesday
Today is World AIDS Day. For an update on this global pandemic visit World Vision’s page here.
World Vision Wednesday
Did you know that the sweet potato can be a life saver for people in drought stricken areas? Read this to find out more.
World Vision Wednesday
In Romania, a generation of HIV infected women is giving birth to children at risk of contracting the disease from their mothers. For more information, and to find out how you can help, look here.