World Vision ACT:S is a network of young people committed to exploring what our faith says about poverty and injustice, using creative activism to bring issues to life and change hearts, and using our voices to advocate on AIDS, malaria, hunger, and child slavery.
If you are not already a member of ACT:S, we encourage you to check out our About page and join the ACT:S network for bi-weekly e-mail updates.
Below are the latest stories, resources, and campaigns. If you would like to contribute, e-mail acts@worldvision.org.
5 Ways to Create Action on your Day of Prayer and Act:ion
The Day of Prayer and Act:ion is October 1st. Matt Cummings from your national leadership team came up with these simple ways to create action on your campus October 1st:
New Resource: Day of Prayer and Act:ion Poster
We just finished a simple poster to help you promote your Day of Prayer and Act:ion. Sign your campus up for the Day of Prayer and Act:ion. We are excited to having our voices heard on October 1st!
What the Bible Says About Justice: Isaiah 58:6-12
By Brittany Peters, Faith and Justice Fellow with World Vision ACT:S
It is impossible to read the Bible and not see God’s concern for the poor, the weak, the lowly, and the marginalized. God’s response and His petition to those that follow him is always consistent – care for the poor, defend the weak, speak up for those whose voices are often left unheard. This calling is not exclusive to a group of social activists but rather it is a command for ALL who call themselves followers of Christ. As we engage in social justice and draw our communities into creative activism events, it is important to remember that Christ is always the foundation on which we stand.
G20: Summit alone won't feed the hungry
[World Vision Press Release] Pittsburgh, September 22, 2009—As world leaders gather at the United Nations and G20 meetings this week, the future of the $20 billion food security initiative first proposed at July’s G8 summit remains uncertain, say aid policy experts at Christian humanitarian agency World Vision.
Mobilize your group on Facebook Causes: A How-To
World Vision ACT:S has a partnership with Facebook Causes where you can now set up your own World Vision affiliated cause. This is a great way to take action and make a difference by recruiting your friends, mobilizing you group, and responding through advocacy and fundraising. Here are the steps to set yours up for your World Vision ACT:S group.
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Connect with us at: acts@worldvision.org or 1-888-876-2004.
ACT:S is the activism network for World Vision. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. |
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