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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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. Read more about our work.

World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063

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The Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come webcast is just over a week away! Our speakers can't wait to share their research and insights with you to help you lead into the future Kingdom with resilience and hope. And we'd love to introduce you to them! Here are the dynamic, gifted and hope-filled leaders you'll be hearing from next week: David Kinnaman President & Strategic Leader of the Barna Group David Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Faith For Exiles, Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. He is president of Barna Group, a leading research and communications company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businesses ranging from film studios to financial services. Since 1995, David has directed interviews with more than two million individuals and overseen thousands of U.S. and global research studies. He lives in California with his three children. Danielle Strickland Author, Speaker, Trainer & Global Justice Advocate Danielle Strickland is the proud mom of 3 boys, wife to Stephen, and as an enneagram 7, has been affectionately called the "ambassador of fun". Her aggressive compassion has served people firsthand in countries all over the world. From establishing justice departments and church plants, to launching global anti-trafficking initiatives, to creating new initiatives to mobilize people towards transformational living. Danielle trains, advocates, and inspires people to live differently. She is currently based in Toronto, Canada. Tarn Cross A dynamic leader of leaders, Tarn Cross is an internationally renowned speaker, justice advocate and forerunner in the Kingdom of God. With an emphasis on making God and His ways easy to discover, her heart is anchored in championing others to have greater influence in the world around them as they partner with Him. Glenn Packiam Doctor of Theology and Ministry, Durham University Glenn is associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, and lead pastor of one of its eight congregations, New Life Downtown. A Senior Fellow at Barna Group, a visiting fellow at St. John's College at Durham University, and an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary, Glenn is also an ordained priest with the Anglican Church of North America. As one of the founding leaders and songwriters for the popular Desperation Band, he has also released three solo albums with Integrity Music and has written or co-written nearly seventy worship songs. Rev Frank Williams President, National African American Fellowship and Pastor He currently leads at Wake-Eden Community Baptist Church and Bronx Baptist Church in Bronx, NY. Rev Frank has preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ for over 20 years, including in Israel, South Africa, and the Caribbean.

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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. Read more about our work.

World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063 1.888.511.6514