"I'm passionate about the World Vision Next Gen group and love collaborating with a group of like-minded individuals who are all driven to help support those in need globally. It's been an amazing experience to work alongside everyone to achieve and even exceed our common goal."

"I want to be a part of making a difference in the world and World Vision Next Gen provides a supportive community to make an impact with."

"I'm passionate about the Next Gen because I want to give my peers and I an opportunity to make a change in the world."

"I am passionate about being part of this group because it connects my interests of justice with my faith and the call we have as Christians to serve others. I want to encourage other young adolescents to dive into their passions and find tangible ways to help serve the world. I believe the World Vision Next Gen group helps my generation do exactly that."

"I love being part of this Next Gen group because it gives me the opportunity to serve and promote helping solve prominent worldwide issues I am passionate about. Being part of this group helps me feel gratitude for all I have and flames the fire that wants to serve and do more!"

"I am passionate about being in this group because I love helping people!"

"There is a lot of work to be done, but God is in the business of redemption, and what better way to spend time than partnering with Him in His redeeming work!"

"I am passionate about World Vision's work because I refuse to live in a world where children of God are subjected to the vices of extreme poverty."

"I am passionate about being part of this group because helping people is what really calls to me, and I know being part of this group not only allows me the honor to give back, but to also learn more about issues while sharing it with the people around me."

"I am thrilled to be a part of the Next Gen group because I am passionate about helping others. I went on a mission trip to the Philippines three years ago, and this experience opened my eyes to the need for community, support, and resources in other countries."

"My source of inspiration is being able to learn about the lives of others while working to help them through Next Gen."

"I am very passionate to be part of Next Gen because I have a strong desire to help communities in need and make the world a better place."

"I am excited to be a part of Next Gen because it provides me an opportunity to create tangible change for people facing extreme poverty alongside other young leaders. I am particularly interested in how providing clean water can create a ripple effect in a community leading to greater equality for women and girls." 

“It’s nice when you are in an environment where it allows yourself to dream big and to grow in having faith that God's going to step in.”