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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

DR Congo: The Power of Compassion, The Story of Pastor Élysée

This article tells the story of a pastor who developed a true love of neighbour that is expressed in deeds and not just words. Although they were practicing Christians, he and his wife thought that only faith and prayer could help. But after their training in CoH for the protection of children. So they realised that faith and prayer combined with action save lives. Today they are awareness-raisers on the CoH for child protection approach. They have helped children return to school and to a fulfilled family life.

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Inspiring church members to get vaccinated

As both a nurse and pastor, Jane Dudu encourages congregants to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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The Journey of Spiritual Growth

By: Maria Kaitesi - Communications & Public Engagement Manager As a 14-year-old, Olive is in her first year of high school. She is the first-born of six...

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Female Faith leader takes on hygiene awareness promotion

By Agatha Mali – Communications Officer, Zambia Esther, 46, is well known in her community for her passion and outstanding work in promoting hygiene and...

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Unlocking the Potential of Faith in Addressing the Climate Emergency

For Earth Day Eu-Lee Chng asks 'How can World Vision and other NGOs empower faith leaders to be change agents in their communities?'

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World Vision partners with the church to transform lives in Kenya

By Ivy Muigai, Communications Specialist, World Vision Kenya In a bid to strengthen its partnership with the church, World Vision Kenya has signed a...

Spreading the good news of WASH through the work of faith leaders

Faith leaders are an integral part of the work that we do. In the area of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), they are trained by World Vision to be...

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Pastor trained by World Vision helps diffuse COVID-19 myths

Born in Mount Moorosi in the district of Quthing, in the south of Lesotho, Pastor Bonga Mzini finds joy in getting to the hard-to-reach areas of Lesotho to...

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Do you believe in miracles?

By Frances Andrews, Regional Security Director, Middle East & Europe Region This was a question posed to me during a service at my church several weeks ago...

Courage to fight hunger in South Sudan is one of true expressions of faith

When I obtained my Bachelors Degree of Architectural Engineering back in 2013 from University of Juba, I never given any thought of working in a...

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FY22 Day of Prayer in Ghana: “Each Day of Prayer has its own blessing”

World Vision's Board Chair for Ghana, Mrs Efua Ghartey described Day of Prayer as a special day with its own blessing and urged staff not to miss out on it...

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Faith & Development programme supporting partners to maximise impact

The Faith and Development Programme of World Vision has organised and supported the formation of networks of partners, Christian Alliance for Generation...

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World Vision's team in Niger holds day of prayer to kick off 2022 fiscal year

On October 1st every year, World Vision organises a day of prayer in all its offices around the world. That day, which marks the end of the previous year...

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Community Bible Clubs inspire children to become instruments of peace in refugee camps

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications and Media Specialist, Kenya Sounds of joyful singing and vigorous dancing fill the air at one of the...

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Faith leaders: A strong force to strengthen child protection systems

So far, 49 faith leaders from various denominations (such as sheiks, priests and pastors) from both the refugee and host community have been trained by...

Angelo Mathuch: Translating the Bible is my contribution to South Sudan’s transformation

It was in early 1997 in Kakuma Sudanese Refugee Camp in Kenya when I found myself as a translator during a church service for the South Sudanese...

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Five ways faith leaders are driving transformational change for children

Esther reflects on five ways she has seen the impact of faith leaders in protecting vulnerable children around the world.

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World Vision engaging Faith Leaders to prevent and address harmful practices against children

World Vision is mobilising the support of faith leaders of both the Muslim and Christian faith to advocate for change, as part of its approach to promote a...

Andrea in a van with other teens

The secret to successful immunisation campaigns? Relationships.

Andrea thinks back to her first vaccine distribution experience and remembers that, then and now, compassion and trusted relationships were key.

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Empowering religious leaders to become change agents

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications & Media Officer Over 300 religious leaders have been empowered to become agents of change, so they can...

COVID-19: The pandemic that brought people together in South Sudan

By Mesfin Loha, Country Director, World Vision South Sudan The year 2020 is a year like no other. It brought, and continues to bring, confusion, and...

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Where is God in all of this? Speaking truth to the highest power

After a turbulent year, Christo reflects on the tough questions Christians must ask – and the answers we must confront.

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Child health and protection no longer the sole responsibility of women in Talensi and West Gonja

In rural communities, aside the Chiefs and “Tendaanas” (land custodians), faith leaders have great respect and honour and wield so much power and authority...

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The lights of hope shine on Krabonso as ginger powder saves the community

Krabonso has the potential for agriculture, but that was not quite so in previous years. Things were going to change after World Vision's Empowered World...

South Sudan faith leaders: Peace and united efforts are vital to stop the COVID-19 pandemic

“COVID-19 has hindered the progress of many things in South Sudan. But the pandemic can be only be addressed well if there is peace not only in the country...