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Walking the Global 6K in honor of my son
A World Vision staff member shares her story of walking World Vision’s Global 6K for Water in honor of the son she lost, so that mothers around the world might not suffer that same kind of grief.
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Student sees his teacher — a Team World Vision runner — as a hero
A Team World Vision runner shares about the impact that training and running to raise funds for clean water have had both in her own life and in the lives of her students. They were all changed by the experience.
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Grandmother & granddaughter raise funds for clean water together
Each spring, people from all over the world participate in World Vision’s Global 6K. Their goal? To raise funds for access to clean water. Learn about how a grandmother and granddaughter have bonded over doing the 6K and fundraising together.
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Walking in the shoes of those without clean water
Two high school friends first sell their own baked goods, then run, to fundraise for clean water through World Vision’s Global 6K for Water.
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More than capable through Women of Vision
Catherine Armstrong’s desire to seek God led her to Women of Vison. From feeling empowered to empowering others, Catherine has experienced God in new ways.
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Paving new paths with Women of Vision
Leslie Teddy of Charlotte, North Carolina, describes her introduction to Women of Vision as “a God wink” — the encouragement she needed when it most needed. She’s built lasting friendships and gained new experiences that have helped her learn and grow.
From the Field
School principal helps his community after devastating tornado
A Kentucky principal learned to be a servant leader from his parents. Now he puts that into practice serving his tornado-devastated community of Mayfield, Kentucky.
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Pouring into ministry with Women of Vision
Kathleen Cantwell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, treasures the relationships she’s gained through Women of Vision. Women who were once strangers are now her friends and service partners.
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Faith in action through Women of Vision
A sense of belonging filled Dr. Diana Weber, the moment she entered her first Women of Vision meeting in 2014. Over the years, her involvement with Women of Vision and her newfound relationships have grown.