This Summer: Rest and Reflect

posted by ACT:S May 31st, 2012

Whether your summer is  even more hectic than the rest of the year or if it’s the time when you slow down and relax, some good, quality quiet time will benefit both your body and soul.  Not quite sure where to start?  Set aside some time, and check out one or more of the following resources…

Meditating on God’s Word (From Genesis to Revelation) (By: Ariel A.)

This is an intense document that I created with the Bible passages that I turn to the most! They can be used as a devotional tool as well!

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HungerFree: A stronger safety net for children

posted by ACT:S May 29th, 2012

by Jessica Bousquette, WVUS Advocacy

From my childhood, I have distinct memories of the hot lunch program at school. In particular, it was a treat to be able to get hot lunch on special days. On St. Patrick’s Day, we had green-colored applesauce and chicken nuggets! (more…)

Newborn babies fight to survive amid drought, hunger crisis

posted by ACT:S May 25th, 2012

By Ann Birch, World Vision Niger

Across the Sahel region of West Africa, as many as 15 million people are affected by desperate food shortages — the result of prolonged drought, poor harvests, and high food prices. In Niger alone, 6 million people are said to be in need of immediate assistance. (more…)

An Interview with Charles Lee

posted by ACT:S May 24th, 2012

As activists, we’re big dreamers a lot of the time—we have grand plans to change the world, right? But how often are those plans actually executed? We went to Charles Lee, the author of Good Idea. Now What? to give us advice on how to make our awesome ideas a reality.

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#HungerFree: What YOU Did

posted by ACT:S May 23rd, 2012

Here is your art in action! Thousands of you from countries all around the globe joined World Vision and ACT:S by using your art, Facebook, and Twitter to advocate for a HungerFree world. As G8 leaders met last week, we showcased your art and pictures in an interactive art exhibit, as well as assembling them in a book given to Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to President Obama and Senior Director of the U.S. National Security Council, to show our support for a HungerFree world.

Below are more pictures and updates form the live blogging we did on May 17-19. Check it out and then advocate and learn more on the HungerFree site! (more…)