Poverty refers to a lack of the necessities of life—food, shelter and clothing. In reality, poverty is more complex than that and includes other factors.

In a community where gang violence is prevalent, a chicken coop gives youth a chance to dream of a better future. 

Get to know a few of our dedicated and devoted colleagues working on the front lines, often going above and beyond to serve the needs of the most vulnerable children, in some of the most challenging contexts.

Govinda shows us how literacy helps contribute to a brighter future.

Youth are agents of change in urban centres in Lebanon.

Choosing the best child sponsorship program in Canada involves many factors. Make the right decision by asking the right questions and getting all the facts.

Socially responsible investing is a way for investors to help ensure the money they allocate does more than just make money—it avoids doing harm.

On a hot and humid day, I met Ajmira, a courageous community facilitator in Bangladesh. “This is my community, I have a responsibility to better [it],” Ajmira told us. 

Impact investing provides investors with a means to achieve a financial return while backing investments specifically designed to achieve social goals.

In July of 2018, I travelled to El Salvador with a group of dancers to meet youth affected by violence. It was the most eye-opening, inspiring, and fulfilling nine days of my life.

Seeing first-hand the positive change that community midwives bring to their communities, I have a deep appreciation for the work of Born on Time in bringing valuable training to women like Mahlet.

The aroma rising from the pan is something the world’s fanciest coffee shops can’t touch. It’s the scent of roasting coffee beans, plucked by Ejigayehu’s own hands, reminding us that a hunger-free world is possible.

Just a few years ago, this hilltop was bare and barren. Debabash’s life was vastly affected by the deforestation in her area. Now, “Deb” is a park ranger who is cultivating and growing the forest above her home.

These hands have baked injera for more than three decades. Bellies throughout the community are filled with her nutrient-rich flat bread.

Breakfast with Sadiya's family is like being invited in by a favourite aunt you loved to visit as a child. Few would guess that in this little oasis, Sadiya’s children were once malnourished because of extreme poverty.

When people think about Ethiopia, many immediately think ‘famine’. But that's not the whole story. 

A miscarriage brought Mwivano face to face with the realities of healthcare in rural Tanzania. Now, she's on a mission to make a difference in the lives of other moms. 

In the midst of the biggest refugee crisis in history, Canadians can’t lose faith in international aid.

Tettey is a 40 year-old father of three who lives in Eastern Ghana. His life was changed when he participated in a gender and diversity sensitization training through World Vision.

Sixteen year old Tabarak is determined to be a journalist, despite the setbacks she's facing as a Syrian refugee. And education is helping her get there.