Amy Van Drunen, Author at World Vision https://www.worldvision.org/author/avandrunen Building a better world for children Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:55:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 A love for language, and a vision beyond borders https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/a-love-for-language Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:15:54 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=110940 Saba, 14, studies at a school in a refugee camp far from the home she fled. Her family once lived comfortably in El Geneina, Sudan — until conflict forced them to flee to Chad with nothing but their lives. Now, Saba continues to develop her love of languages and dreams of becoming a flight engineer.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/06/25155720/D065-0199-10.jpg Spring 2025 magazine https://www.worldvision.org/magazine/spring-2025-magazine Mon, 19 May 2025 14:10:57 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=109763 Through our new digital magazine, we invite you to explore real stories of transformation, resilience, and hope — to meet a mother holding onto hope after her child’s recovery from malnutrition, a family navigating childbirth without access to clean water, a teacher shaping new beginnings in her childhood classroom, and more. Follow the links to dive deeper into these journeys — and witness how love and perseverance are transforming futures.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/05/14153223/hor-ver-1-1dig-mag-options.jpg Teaching where she once learned https://www.worldvision.org/sponsorship-news-stories/teaching-where-she-once-learned Wed, 07 May 2025 15:16:28 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=109314 Former sponsored child Phanet, 19, now teaches fifth grade in the same rural Cambodian classroom where she once studied. With support from World Vision’s sponsorship program, her family’s farm grew into a thriving business, and Phanet overcame challenges to pursue her education. Today, she is determined to pass on the gift of learning to the next generation, while continuing to dream herself.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/04/30161317/D055-0903-94.jpg Eyes that shine again https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/eyes-that-shine-again Tue, 06 May 2025 13:47:04 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=109444 Fatima arrived at a malnutrition stabilization center carrying her 9-month-old son, Hamed, who was dangerously underweight. For six days, she stayed by his side as he received emergency care. With no water available at the clinic, her other children walked 45 minutes each way to collect what they could from the valley. Hamed slowly regained strength and was transferred to outpatient care, where he now receives therapeutic food and regular checkups. His cheeks are full again, and his weight has climbed back into a healthy range.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/05/06064251/D065-0196-069-e1746539016627.jpg The fire that will not burn her  https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/fire-that-will-not-burn-her Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:39:54 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=108916 Entisr, a Sudanese refugee and survivor of sexual violence, has been displaced five times in her life, each escape marked by violence and immense loss. Despite her suffering, Entisr has become a leader, organizing support groups for other women who have survived similar violence and launching a savings initiative in a sprawling refugee settlement in Adré, Chad.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/04/10162915/D065-0194-24.jpg Strength in the aftermath of displacement https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/strength-in-aftermath-of-displacement Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:47:26 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=108817 When violence escalated near her home in Sudan, Maha gave birth and fled just days later, carrying a newborn — and the weight of her family. After arriving in a temporary settlement in Chad with almost nothing, Maha stands strong in a fragile and uncertain future.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/04/10084604/D065-0195-42.jpg Resilience in the heart of Nairobi https://www.worldvision.org/disability-inclusion/resilience-in-heart-of-nairobi Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:54:08 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=94097 In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, World Vision’s interventions in the Mathare informal settlement provide hope. Children like Sandra are equipped with the resources to navigate poverty and disability through community support and economic empowerment.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/11/W200-0513-119.jpg From the courts to the community: MarJon Beauchamp gives back https://www.worldvision.org/us-work-news-stories/marjon-beauchamp-gives-back Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:28:14 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=94072 Milwaukee Bucks player and Yakima, WA, native MarJon Beauchamp partnered with World Vision to provide back-to-school supplies to the Yakima community. The event drew crowds in the hundreds and helped equip families as children returned to school.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/11/D400-2209-83.jpg Seeds of compassion: How small actions change the world https://www.worldvision.org/charitable-giving-news-stories/seeds-of-compassion Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:09:27 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=93806 With an overwhelming number of opportunities to make a difference in the world, it’s often the seemingly insignificant actions that can ignite extraordinary change. Explore stories that celebrate the remarkable impact achieved through small actions taken by compassionate individuals.

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]]> https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/10/digmagdonor.jpeg Water gives way to improved healthcare https://www.worldvision.org/health-news-stories/water-gives-way-to-improved-healthcare Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:48:34 +0000 https://www.worldvision.org/?p=92945 For nearly a decade, Chiyumbabeenzu Health Post in Zambia struggled without running water, hindering sanitation and care — especially for expectant mothers. When World Vision installed a mechanized water system at the clinic, water became readily accessible. With water, more mothers are giving birth at the clinic, hygiene has improved, and the small health staff can better serve their community.

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