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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 sanitation messages in addition to her reputation as a preacher of the word of God.

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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...

Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 09:40

Faith leaders praying

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...

Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 10:25

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...

Friday, April 8, 2022 - 07:44

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...

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 00:11

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...

Monday, January 24, 2022 - 13:36

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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...

Monday, December 6, 2021 - 08:29

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...

Monday, November 22, 2021 - 07:21

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...

Monday, October 18, 2021 - 12:33

Faith & Development Programme - Ethiopia

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...

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 17:30

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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...

Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 12:41

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...

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 07:01

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...

Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 09:08

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...

Friday, September 10, 2021 - 13:52

Faith leaders work together

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...

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 18:11

Faith Leaders using their platforms to disseminate information

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...

Sunday, June 6, 2021 - 12:30

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...

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 15:28

Empowering religious leaders to become change agents

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications & Media Officer Over 300 religious leaders have been empowered...

Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 19:31

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...

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 10:37

Paying in Malawi

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...

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 14:22

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...

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 15:35

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...

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 12:38

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...

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 01:02

Faith leaders across East Africa denounce GBV

Faith leaders in East Africa denounce gender-based violence and call for stronger partnerships to protect girls and women

Over 130 people, led by some of East Africa’s prominent faith leaders, attended World Vision East Africa’s...

Friday, December 4, 2020 - 06:39

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Equipping faith leaders to work in fragile contexts - Rev. Kannay's story

Providing support to vulnerable populations in fragile contexts often exposes responding staff criminal attacks. World Vision has...

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 12:28

Faith in Central African Republic

Faith on the move

At the G20 Interfaith Forum, Esther looks at the ways religious communities are empowering and welcoming refugees and...

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 12:12