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12 reasons to have hope in 2022
While progress on ending global poverty and boosting development has slowed or stalled because of the pandemic, we still have many reasons to be hopeful. As we see progress in clean water, mother and child health, advocacy work, and more, we can trust that our sovereign God hasn’t stopped working. Read evidences of God’s mercy to His people with these 12 reasons to have hope in 2022.
Prayers
8 keys to a more powerful prayer life in 2022
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.
From the Field
Favorite photos of 2021
In 2021, the world continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic along with wars and political unrest. Refugees and displaced peoples fled violence. Natural disasters spread destruction in their wake. But there were also small and big moments of joy to celebrate. See what World Vision’s communicators captured in this extraordinary year.
Voices
Q&A with Kristoffer Polaha, author and actor
Read our Q&A with Kristoffer Polaha to learn what the actor and author’s Christmas traditions are and why he chose to design a handcrafted gift for the 2021 World Vision Gift Catalog.
Voices
Q&A with Patricia Heaton, actor and World Vision supporter
Emmy-winning actor, producer, bestselling author, and World Vision supporter Patricia Heaton sat down with us for a Q&A this Christmas to talk about her handcrafted gift in the 2021 World Vision Gift Catalog and more.
Voices
Q&A: Actress Meagan Good
We spoke with actress and model Meagan Good about why she’s partnering with World Vision to create a Gift Catalog handcrafted gift this Christmas season and what Christmas means to her.
Voices
Q&A: Singer–songwriter Wé McDonald
Singer–songwriter Wé McDonald — whose powerful talents debuted on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2016 — partnered with World Vision to feature a tote in the 2021 Gift Catalog. She sat down with World Vision to talk new music, Christmas traditions, and why her tote makes a perfect gift.
From the Field
Gardens bring joy to communities in Marafa
Because of World Vision’s child sponsorship–funded programs in Marafa, Kenya, flourishing gardens are a living testament to the hope against the spread of hunger.
Change Makers
Scriptures and hymns to grow your joy this Christmas
Read four weeks of Advent devotionals focused on Scripture and hymns to help center your heart and mind on biblical joy this Christmas.