7 leaders from Compassion’s national offices share their hopes and top priorities for 2021

Despite their varied contexts, the leaders of Compassion’s ministry in the 25 countries where we work share many things in common, too. They are committed followers of Jesus. They value our local church partners. They work hard to see children released from poverty. And this past year, they had to adapt quickly to changing realities […]

Doing school differently

COVID-19 has caused serious disruptions to education everywhere. But innovative thinking has also led to some pretty creative solutions around the globe.

Meet Kader, Burkina Faso’s top visually impaired student and a President’s Prize winner

In the slums of Burkina Faso, new mother Florence was forced to watch helplessly as a disease took her son’s sight. As a single mother living in poverty, she was unable to afford a visit to the doctor, and Kader lost his vision just before his fifth birthday. “I was powerless and felt desperate as […]

Read our new scripture-based prayer guide, Prayer for a Hurting World, now on the Bible App

Sometimes in our prayer life, when we’re at a loss for words, we can lean on the words of scripture to guide us. If you’re resolving to refresh your prayer life or find new ways to pray for the needs in our world, check out our new Bible Reading Plan, Prayer for a Hurting World, now […]

Read our new devotional, Living Simply, Loving Fully, now on the Bible App

Our new Bible Reading Plan, Living Simply, Loving Fully, was written for you, and it is now available on the YouVersion Bible App. Read Now Written by Compassion Canada writer Laura Phillips, this 6-day devotional is rooted in scripture and highly practical, with daily challenges designed to help structure your life around simplicity, generosity and […]

7 downloadable quote images to inspire you in the fight against poverty

We could all probably use an inspiring quote as we welcome this new year. We’ve created these graphics just for you—to download and share, and to inspire you as we continue fighting poverty in Jesus’ name. Which one is your favourite? ____ 1. “But let justice roll on like river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” […]

Year in review: 2020 didn’t stop you from making an impact

We’re finally in the last moments of 2020. There’s no way to know what 2021 holds, but here’s what we do know: in this year of unthinkable need, our supporters, church partners and global Compassion family stepped up and made an impact for children and families living in poverty unlike anything we’ve seen before. WATCH: […]

25 powerful photos show where children sleep and play

“You are welcome here.” With these beautiful words from the families who Compassion serves, step into the homes of 25 children who live in poverty. Whether it’s a corner of a domed traditional home, a simple hammock or a private space created by a curtain partition, each child’s room offers a precious insight into their […]

O Holy Night performed by Compassion kids in Guatemala

Don’t miss this beautiful music from Compassion kids in Guatemala