Did you know that an estimated 85 million children across the world are sold are trafficked into child labour jobs? These are dangerous, dirty and degrading. Of these 85 million, there are an estimated 2 million children worldwide being affected by sexual exploitation each year. In 2013, World Vision Canada launched the No Child for Sale national…
Did you know that the World Vision 30 Hour Famine started in our very own city of Calgary? The first 30 Hour Famine began in 1971, when 17-year-old Ruth Roberts and his friends had a church basement event in Calgary to raise money for children suffering during a famine. Today, thousands of teens across Canada…
“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.”-Nelson Mandela Going to the other side of the world to volunteer? Why do that when you can volunteer in your local community? After attending WeDay Alberta 2013, my interest in international volunteer trips was once again stirred up. I was part…
I recently heard of some organizations that allow you to give unique and rewarding gifts to those in need this Christmas. Me to We This organization provides the opportunity for youth to volunteer overseas in a safe and rewarding environment. A Me to We trip to locations such as Kenya, India, or China would be…
[youtube Fue4uQufBKo] Recently I had the privilege of taking part in the 30 Hour Famine at my church, and I can tell you that not consuming anything solid for 30 hours is not a pleasant thing to experience. I decided to take part in this event because I felt the need to support a starving…