
Michael Messenger
@mjmessenger
Father, husband, storyteller, runner and President @worldvisioncan. Committed to inviting Canadians to join us to partner with vulnerable children worldwide.
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http://www.worldvision.ca 28-08-2008 22:59:07
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Just visited South Sudan: a challenging context w/ climate shocks (recent flooding), hunger & conflict esp. in neighbour Sudan. More than 500k refugees and returnees have crossed border seeking safety. World Vision South Sudan has emergency & long-term programs supported by World Vision Canada.


Simple solutions can have huge impact. Providing kids a hot, nutritious meal at school fights hunger in South Sudan, but it does more: attendance increases and academic performance improves. World Vision South Sudan partners w/ World Food Programme to reach more than 200k students in 21 schools every day!


Thank you to 🇨🇦 Amb. Joanne Minns and her team at @CanadainSouthSudan in Juba for the opportunity to meet with Mesfin and me about World Vision Canada programs, including partnerships supported by Development Canada, World Vision South Sudan and partners—especially community participants.





Such warm welcomes and exuberant celebrations as we met communities in FEED2 areas! We learned of community “vision journeys” as the program finishes. The best speeches were the ones that said, “World Vision—thank you, but we don’t need you anymore!” #Sustainability World Vision South Sudan


Over my career at World Vision, I have been inspired by so many remarkable leaders around the globe. What a privilege to be with our World Vision East Africa East Africa Regional Leader, @Lilian_Dodzo, last week in South Sudan.


A flagship program of World Vision South Sudan, supported by Development Canada, is FEED II—which builds livelihoods and food security in local communities. One element is small savings groups, which helped Nyanut set up her microbusiness selling tea in the market. #teatime





Miriam, World Vision South Sudan staff in Wedweil refugee settlement, walked with me through the camp. She shared her commitment to humanitarian work, her faith and how she wants to build her own country even as they welcome refugees feeling violence in Sudan. I treasured that conversation.


As I've returned from South Sudan, it’s clear that its people face a long road ahead. I met resilient and brave families committed to doing all they can to build their children’s futures. So grateful to World Vision South Sudan’s team for their faith and commitment to our mission. #partners


Thanks to the generosity of Canadians and our matching fund with Humanitarian Coalition | Coalition Humanitaire and Canadian Red Cross, $10.7M has been raised for the crisis in Lebanon. 🇨🇦🇱🇧 These funds will provide life-saving food, water, shelter, and medical care—bringing relief to those who need it most.


📢🚨 We are glad to announce that with the strong support of our members, we have raised more than $9 million for the #Lebanon Emergency, including a $5.17 million match from Development Canada 🇨🇦. We are grateful for the generosity of all Canadians. Our work continues 🦺


Amazing News! 👏👏👏 Proud to stand with the Humanitarian Coalition and Canadians in supporting families in #Lebanon. Together, we're providing life-saving aid and hope for a brighter future. 🧡 Global Affairs Canada


I’m ready here at Coronation Park in #Oakville for the 40th anniversary of the courage Courage Polar Bear Dip! Together we’re raising funds for clean water initiatives thru World Vision Canada in Zambia and DRC. #WaterForWater
