Category: World Vision

Many of the minerals used in electronics and cell phones come from the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding countries. Unfortunately a large portion of the money paid for these minerals goes to fund violence between competing factions in the DRC.

Congress, at the urging of World Vision and other organizations, has taken an important step toward making electronic products “conflict free.” Go here to find out more.

Yeah, I know it’s Thursday. So, sue me. Trust me, you won’t get much. 🙂

If you are already a child sponsor, this will be a great opportunity to spread the news about World Vision to your friends and family. If you are not yet a sponsor, keep your ears open for news of an event near you.

I usually try to stay out of political discussions. However, the International Affairs Budget is an issue that crosses partisan lines. To learn more about this, read this article.

It’s hard to believe that it has been six months since Haiti was devastated by a major earthquake. World Vision has been there serving since the beginning. For an update watch this video.

Here are five things you can do this summer to be involved in helping those who are less fortunate.

For those of you who, like me, have heard of “blood diamonds” and the atrocities they have financed, here is a story of something that those of us who use electronic devices need to be aware of.

For those of you who are interested in running, here is something you can check out.

There are many ways to give to help the poor around the world. Read this story about how medication donated through World Vision saved a child’s life in Zambia.