Michael Messenger

Father, husband, storyteller, runner and President @worldvisioncan. Committed to inviting Canadians to join us to partner with vulnerable children worldwide.

[World Vision USA @WorldVisionUSA]

The United States’ humanitarian assistance has led the way to:
50% decrease in the number of people in extreme poverty
59% decrease in child mortalities
69% decrease in AIDS-related deaths
5.5 million babies born HIV-free
4 billion people fed while facing hunger and malnutrition

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

I’m ready here at Coronation Park in #Oakville for the 40th anniversary of the courage @PolarBearDip! Together we’re raising funds for clean water initiatives thru @worldvisioncan in Zambia and DRC. #WaterForWater

[World Vision Canada @worldvisioncan]

627 children in Rwanda need sponsors before the year ends. Together, we’ve already helped 115,324 children thrive. Your support provides clean water, education & a future. Let’s "finish the job."

🔗 Sponsor a child today: https://t.co/32PHEHya5G

[Ahmed Hussen @HonAhmedHussen]

Thanks to the generosity of Canadians and our matching fund with @humcoalition and @redcrosscanada, $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.

[Humanitarian Coalition | Coalition Humanitaire @humcoalition]

📢🚨 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 @CanadaDev 🇨🇦.
We are grateful for the generosity of all Canadians. Our work continues 🦺

[World Vision Canada @worldvisioncan]

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. 🧡

@GAC_Corporate

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

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 @WVSouthSudan’s team for their faith and commitment to our mission. #partners

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Miriam, @WVSouthSudan 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.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Even in the vast expanse of the growing Wedweil refugee settlement in South Sudan, we saw people coming together, friendships built, and families helping each other. I can’t imagine the challenges these mothers and children will face in the coming months.

[World Vision Sudan @WVSudan]

Sudan’s crisis demands urgent action. Stand with us to bring hope and relief to the millions of #Sudanese affected by the ongoing crisis.💙

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

In South Sudan, churches and faith groups are integral to the community. Pastors and church leaders are key partners in building compassionate, stable and caring communities through action, prayer and service. I am glad to continue to pray for their ministries, even from Canada.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

A flagship program of @WVSouthSudan, supported by @CanadaDev, 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

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

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 @WorldVisionEARO East Africa Regional Leader, @Lilian_Dodzo, last week in South Sudan.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

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 @WVSouthSudan

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

In the refugee camp, I met Ibrahim and family, who told of the harrowing escape from Khartoum and trek to South Sudan. They had only clothes on their back and whatever provided by @UNHCR @WVSouthSudan & partners. He had no idea how they'd build a life and provide for his kids.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Visiting a women-friendly space in Wedweil refugee settlement in South Sudan, I heard firsthand from these forthright and confident women who shared openly their challenges as refugees from Sudan. So many suffered violence and loss yet are fiercely committed to building a future.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

When girls stay in school in contexts like South Sudan, they learn and live better—and gender equality improves. Educated women are healthier, have fewer children, marry later, are more likely to participate in the labour market, and their kids are healthier! #Educateagirl

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Thank you to 🇨🇦 Amb. @JoanneMinns_CAN and her team at @CanadainSouthSudan in Juba for the opportunity to meet with @MesfinLoha and me about @Worldvisioncan programs, including partnerships supported by @CanadaDev, @WVSouthSudan and partners—especially community participants.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

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. @WVSouthSudan partners w/ @WFP to reach more than 200k students in 21 schools every day!

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

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. @WVSouthSudan has emergency & long-term programs supported by @Worldvisioncan.