Welcome to the second edition of the World Vision Insider. As a member of our World Vision Philanthropy family, we hope you will enjoy this special inside look at our work.
In this edition, you'll see an update on our COVID-19 global response, read about 6 wonderful donor families, watch a few webcasts, read a devotional about clean water, and learn about our virtual Global 6K.
World Vision's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
For the first time in our 70-year history, World Vision has declared a Global Health Emergency Response. We are particularly concerned for children in the most vulnerable places around the world. Our staff and volunteers everywhere are scaling interventions to limit the spread of this disease and its impact on families, including here in the United States.
We are truly in this crisis together, every one of us: you, World Vision staff, and the children and families we serve around the world. Yet we rest in the confidence that God is all powerful and God is with us, and we continue to pray.
From Vision to Reality: Visionaries surrender something great to receive something greater
Visionaries are World Vision supporters who are dedicated to making a significant impact for those caught in the margins of poverty and oppression. Together they form a community of like-minded individuals working to save every last one from extreme poverty while deepening their understanding of global challenges and World Vision’s strategic impact. Visionaries strive to help transform the lives of children, families, and communities in the name of Jesus Christ. In doing so, they find their own lives transformed as they grow closer to the heart of God and to each other.
Below are stories about six of our Visionary families. See what has drawn them to World Vision and why they felt led to make significant investments in this work.
On Maundy Thursday (April 9), World Vision hosted a Global Prayer Event. World Vision leaders from around the world joined together with hundreds of donors in prayer for everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a time of great spiritual refreshment. Click here to watch the prayer event.
April's Water Warrior call focused on World Vision's response to COVID-19 and the relevancy of our water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) work to help prevent the spread of disease. You'll hear about our work in the US and globally with a special focus on Rwanda. Click here to watch the donor call.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual World Vision conference was held as a virtual experience. You'll hear from World Vision President Edgar Sandoval, listen to inspiring stories from donor partners, enjoy a special virtual field experience and more! Click here to watch the webcast.
For a hike in the mountains, we always take water. The Mad Creek Trail in Colorado is a lovely, well maintained trail, mostly level, and partly in shade. There are no large loose rocks to turn your ankles, no rivers to cross. Wildlife are rarely seen mid-day when most people make the hike, and we saw only healthy dogs of all shapes and breeds bounding along with their owners. We walked a total of four and a half miles in almost three hours, exhausting our out-of-shape bodies.
At the end of our hike, the first thing I wanted (after a stop at the bathroom) was some cold water.
Join the world’s largest 6K for water—from wherever you are!
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of clean water. Clean water is essential to hygiene, and handwashing is critical in stopping the spread of COVID-19. World Vision is bringing clean water to one new person every 10 seconds—and we’re committed to bringing it to everyone, everywhere we work by 2030. Because every child deserves safe water—not just to drink, but to keep themselves clean and healthy.
Due to social distancing measures, our annual Global 6K is now virtual. On May 16, 2020, you can join thousands around the globe in walking or running 6K to bring clean water to people in need.
Walk or run the distance, by yourself or with your family, and be part of this global movement to change lives. Whether you join from the treadmill or your favorite trail, the neighborhood or the track …when you and thousands of others around the world walk, jog, or stroller-run your way to 6K on May 16, you’ll bring life-changing clean water to those who need it most.
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