World Vision - 11 reasons to have hope in 2023

Anyeli Reina, 4, plays with World Vision Honduras communications staff member Cathy Turcios. (©2022 World Vision/photo by Jon Warren)

These days, we’re inundated with news of famine looming in dozens of countries, a war in Europe that drags on, inflation and rising costs all around the world, political division, and more. Is it even possible to find good news or reasons to hope on our screens anymore? As God’s people, we know that our hope isn’t contingent on worldly progress or situations. But we also hold this in tension with the belief that God does transform seemingly hopeless circumstances. And we keep praying that He’ll use His people, as He always has, to accomplish His purposes in the world. That’s why we who follow Jesus can be the most hopeful — and determined to right the wrongs we see around us. Let these 11 reasons to have hope in 2023 build your faith in God’s work throughout the world. And praise God with us for this progress empowering kids and families out of poverty!

A life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart. —Proverbs 12:25 (TPT)

Haoua Hassane holds her son, born just a few hours earlier, delivered by Nurse Roukaya. (©2022 World Vision/photo by Jon Warren)

1. Over 80% of women worldwide are delivering their babies with skilled assistance.

According to UNICEF, 8 in 10 women ages 15 to 49 globally deliver their babies with the help of a doctor, nurse, or midwife, which substantially increases their chances of staying safe and healthy. This progress represents millions of babies’ and moms’ lives saved each year — and the opportunity for kids to grow up strong and flourishing.

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