Two Hunger Crises Deepen
Even as the deadly drought subsides in the Horn of Africa, vulnerable communities are already feeling the effects of a food crisis in West Africa, long before its expected peak in the next several months.
The ACT:S team has been thinking a lot about the question “What is God calling our generation to?” We asked our National Leadership Council to send their thoughts on this important question.
We, as ACT:S, throw a lot at you. It can go from zero to overwhelming in no time. But here’s what we want to make sure you hear: you were not built to do something about everything.
God does not call any of us to small roles. We are all called to go and make disciples, to feed the hungry and clothe the naked and look after the widow and orphan! These are not small or trivial tasks. Sometimes we can find our self asking, “Why me, God?!?”.

Even as the deadly drought subsides in the Horn of Africa, vulnerable communities are already feeling the effects of a food crisis in West Africa, long before its expected peak in the next several months.
The contents of a diary are sacred. They hold the most precious whispers of insecurities, fears, joys, and inexpressible sadness in every blot of ink or scratch of a pencil. And yet, despite how deeply personal a journal is, it is also one of the most tangible expressions that we are all connected.
You may have been hearing bits and pieces about how we here at ACT:S are pretty excited for what’s coming up this year. After last weekend, there’s even more truth to that. Our National Leadership Council, a group of eleven young people, was able to come spend a couple of days with us here at the World Vision Headquarters, and we could not have been more inspired by their drive and passion.