Lemonade stand proceeds help wildlife threatened by Gulf of Mexico oil spill

"Two children from New Orleans and the aunt they're visiting in Alexandria have raised more than $2,000 to help save wildlife endangered by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill."

To read more about these enterprising and big-hearted children, click here.

AzerCredit Receives Gold Social Performance Reporting Award from MIX

"Each year, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) from around the world are ranked and reviewed by a variety of organisations. Included amongst these organisations is the Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX). MIX is a leading business information provider dedicated to strengthening the microfinance sector and providing financial and social performance information from leading players in microfinance."

Click here for more on how World Vision's AzerCredit microfinance program rated with MIX.

Aid group’s global leaders move to London, UK

"Child-focused development and relief organization World Vision International officially opened its executive office for global operations in Stockley Park, Uxbridge, south-west London, today.

In a short dedication ceremony, President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Jenkins said the event was significant, both practically and symbolically, as World Vision celebrates its 60th year."

Click here for more on this strategic move.

Perfect Sportsmanship: The Beauty of Forgiveness

"The sports world received a beautiful lesson recently, a lesson made possible only because of Christianity.

Despite all the positive things we associate with the word “sportsmanship,” sports often brings out the worst in people: Little League parents behaving badly, drunken crowds, just for example.

But it doesn’t have to be this way."

For more on Chuck Colson's perspective, click here.

UN-led action plan for maternal, child health ‘positive,’ says World Vision, but crucial gaps remain

"A new United Nations initiative designed to improve global maternal, newborn and child health is a welcome development but neglects to address some important action points, according to World Vision, the world’s largest international humanitarian organization focusing on the well-being of children."

Click here for more on World Vision's response.

'One Nation Under God' by Jon McNaughton

"As we approach the patriotic summer days of Flag Day and Independence Day, we should reflect on what the United State means to each of us. Join artist Jon McNaughton as he talks about his painting 'One Nation Under God.' Then ask yourself where you would be in the picture."

Click here to watch this inspirational video.

Famed swallows of Capistrano nest in country club

"The cliff swallows of the Mission San Juan Capistrano have made a new home at a ritzy new country club.

The migratory birds that annually return to the historic South Orange County church flew right past it this spring, choosing to make their nests at the new Vellano Country Club in Chino Hills, about 50 miles away."

To find out why the birds have relocated, click here.