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Why Compassion is a great place to work
Passion. Joy. Meaning. Growth. Camaraderie. Fulfilment. These are all words that rise to the surface when we think about a workplace we will love. We want to be passionate about what we do every day. We want it to be a life-giving space that holds significant meaning for us. We want to grow alongside others […]
New podcast episode: What happens after an earthquake hits Haiti?
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern part of Haiti. Compassion Canada’s President and CEO, Allison Alley, and Compassion International’s Vice President of the Latin America and Caribbean Region, Edouard Lassegue, recently joined host Shelaine Strom on the Ending Poverty Together Podcast to talk about what long-term recovery and development looks […]
Black History Month: What the early African Church can teach us about theology, faith and generosity
As a Black Christian woman, reconciling my faith with the painful not-so-distant history of colonization, slavery and oppression of Africans all supposedly in Jesus’ name, has not been easy to do growing up. For many of my Black brothers and sisters in Christ, the history of Christianity and racism can be even harder to bear […]
The Philippines: Super Typhoon Rai updates
The Philippines is prone to environmental disasters. Recently, the storms have been stronger and more unpredictable. Rai was the 15th typhoon to strike the country this year and is one of the strongest typhoons known to have ever hit the Philippines. Four million people in 400 cities have been affected by this disaster. Super Typhoon […]
Compassion Canada closes 2021 with record giving
While many Canadians were eager to say goodbye to 2021, they did so while putting up record charitable giving numbers. For the first time in the organization’s history, Compassion Canada received over $10 million in donations in the month of December. “It is so humbling to see all these funds rolling in,” says Sarah Lewis, […]
We are saddened by the passing of David MacLeod, who served as Compassion Canada’s second President from 1983 to 1993. David MacLeod was a godly leader and passionate advocate for the mission in which he invested ten years of his life. He was appointed President of Compassion Canada after serving as President of Gideons International, […]
Rebuilding + Restoring: updates from Haiti
On August 14 last year, southwest Haiti was struck hard by a 7.2 earthquake, and thousands were left homeless and injured. Compassion Haiti and our local church partners, already on the ground, responded immediately—and with your incredible generosity, began providing much-needed medical care as well as safe water and food. There was still much to […]
Receiving a letter from your sponsored child is a joy and a significant part of the relationship you have with them. It is why Compassion places so much value on that part of our program—it is important! Correspondence has always had an element of time to it as you wait for letters to be delivered, […]
Our 2021 Impact Report is here: highlighting sustained impact through a global crisis
We know you want to give with confidence. That’s the heart behind our annual Impact Report, which is now available for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Read the 2021 Impact Report Representing a full year of work during the global COVID-19 pandemic in 25 countries around the world, this year’s report highlights sustained impact, innovative adaptability […]
On the frontlines: Meet Compassion centre directors
Compassion centre directors are the nurturers who have seen firsthand how love and connection can help children develop holistically as God intended. Chosen by their local community, centre directors have the responsibility to manage a team of dedicated staff, and together ensure that they know, love, and connect with between 150 and 250 Compassion-assisted children. Almost 220 children are registered to a Compassion centre, on average, in Bangladesh since Compassion began its work in the country […]