5 Photos from the G20 Summit

posted by ACT:S June 29th, 2012

For a full overview and summary of the G20 and the decisions made, check out this press release from the World Vision Blog

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Math Equations and Generosity

posted by ACT:S June 28th, 2012

By: Abigail Christian, writer and editor for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA

The woman selling fresh veggies and fruit at the Farmer’s Market stand next to me didn’t speak much English and I didn’t speak Hmong. In our fumbling attempts at conversation the first day we met, she offered me a bag of spinach and, grateful, I passed her a muffin from my stand. I was working at a bakery that summer and this became the first of many goodies passed back and forth every Wednesday morning as we sold our wares. (more…)

Congo: Conflict leaves thousands homeless

posted by ACT:S June 27th, 2012

By: John Kisimir

Nyaranzo is one young girl among thousands who are homeless because of conflict in the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The 8-year-old looks up to the sky at the sounds of gunfire and explosions. Nyaranzo has no family where she is staying; they may have been lost as they ran for their lives. (more…)

From Grief to Giving

posted by ACT:S June 25th, 2012

By Elanor Joy Straight

It was a happy Saturday.  Andrew flipped pancakes in the morning, and I went to my prenatal yoga class.  Our two year old daughter was taking a nap when the phones started ringing.  My 64 year old father had suffered a heart attack.  He was being helicoptered to the nearest hospital but that was all anyone knew.  As we realized how serious it was, we quickly packed bags, made our arrangements, piled in the car and headed to my parent’s home in Westcliffe, CO.  We spent that night in Dallas, picking up my oldest brother.  The next day, somewhere off of Highway 64 in the desert of New Mexico we got another call; the call telling us that dad had passed away.  (more…)

Meet the ACT:S + Micro Cambodia Team!

posted by ACT:S June 25th, 2012

This week, the ACT:S team and 6 highly talented students (our version of The Avengers) left for Cambodia! Along with World Vision Micro, the  team will be exploring how a Micro loan can help families stay together and protect their children from child labor and trafficking. Upon their return, these students will begin to formulate what a Micro loan campaign would look like for ACT:S advocates! We’ll be updating you on their adventures through next week via our blog, Facebook, and Twitter. Stay tuned, and in the mean time– meet the team!

Name: Sarah Slegh
Hometown: Minnesota
Education: Graduated from Northwestern College in St. Paul
Major: Graphic Design with an Intercultural Studies minor

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