Hope shines a light in the darkness. It’s infectious, even healing. But what is there to be hopeful for? Let’s look at the year ahead with 19 reasons to have hope in 2019 — and how to pray them into reality.
See how small acts really light up the world
“Let your light shine before others…”
– Jesus (in Matthew 5:16, NIV)
See how small acts really light up the world
“Let your light shine before others…”
– Jesus (in Matthew 5:16, NIV)
See how small acts really light up the world
“Let your light shine before others…”
– Jesus (in Matthew 5:16, NIV)
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causes
Going after poverty’s symptoms is temporary. Going after its causes is permanent.
Hi, we're World Vision.
We're a Christian humanitarian organization helping children, families, and their communities overcome poverty and injustice.
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Love comes
first
Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve all people. No matter their religion, ethnicity, or gender.
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20190121100229im_/https://wvusstatic.com/2018/Icons/thriftiness-180-christmatized.png)
Thriftiness
Keeping our costs down means your gifts make the biggest waves possible.
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20190121100229im_/https://wvusstatic.com/2018/Icons/target-180-christmatized.png)
Targeting root
causes
Going after poverty’s symptoms is temporary. Going after its causes is permanent.
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Stories of big needs and great hope
Shining light in the toughest places to be a child
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2018
World Vision’s photographers traveled around the world this year to tell stories of children and their families. They captured moments of struggle and moments of joy. Here are their favorite photos of 2018 and the stories behind them.
8 keys to a more powerful prayer life in 2019
Prayer is one of the most powerful weapons God has given us. Marilee Pierce Dunker reflects on how to plug into the power, perception, and purpose that can only be found in God’s presence.
7 of the worst disasters of 2018
As these seven of the worst disasters of 2018 show us, children and families around the world experienced tremendous pain and suffering this past year. But there remains a glimmer of light in each of them. Hope has not been snuffed out.