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This article was originally published in Compassion Canada’s Summer 2020 Magazine. Did you know that your generous giving provides individualized care through each stage of a child’s development? Our local church partners are experts committed to every child’s wellbeing. They truly know and love the kids! Your giving empowers them to invest in each child. […]
Did you know that since July, COVID-19 cases are at an all-time high in Kenya? We spoke with some residents of Kibera, Kenya, the largest urban slum in Africa, about how the pandemic has taken a massive toll on their lives.
How Compassion Canada responds as COVID cases rise in low-income countries
Many of the families we serve have no safety net, so when a pandemic or economic crisis hits, they face new and increased vulnerabilities. Our President and CEO talks with Bridge City News about the cascade effect of the pandemic and how Compassion, in partnership with the local church, is responding to the great need.
Q & A with kids: “What do you love about your dad?”
This Father’s Day, we’re sitting down with Compassion kids in Guatemala and Bangladesh to learn about their favourite memories with their dads. Meet these sweet father-child duos!
Gifts of Compassion featured by Spotify for creativity
We’re grateful that our message of hope–that together we can outlove poverty–is being recognized, and celebrated in places we wouldn’t have imagined… like Spotify!
5 things children with albinism want you to know
Meet playful Selinah, deep thinker Grace and science whiz Yona—three young people with dreams and determination who also have albinism. Albinism is rare genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin formed in the skin, hair and eyes, and can create serious health and social challenges. Yet this trio hopes you will see how they […]
We serve a God who became flesh and made his dwelling among us, or as The Message paraphrases it, a God who moved into the neighbourhood to live life with the vulnerable, the sick and the hurting (John 1:14). We wanted to give you an up-close look at how Compassion’s church partners in Thailand have moved into the neighbourhood to do just that— preserve dignity and protect children from exploitation.
Before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and quarantine measures were put in place, Compassion Mexico staff were planning ahead. They knew children living in poverty would be among the most vulnerable during a pandemic. Before activities were suspended, Compassion centres across the country held information sessions with parents about the virus, where every family received […]
5 (more) free family activities for summer in self-isolation
From free at-home VBS content and kid’s magazines to wilderness scavenger hunts and gratitude walks. We’ve got you covered for family-friendly, faith-building and free summer activities to make the most of your summer in quarantine outdoors. Take a look!
Since the government declared a mandatory quarantine in Colombia, Compassion’s local church partners have been working tirelessly to face the effects of the pandemic and support families through it. Providing food for children and their families is one of the biggest concerns during COVID-19. Many parents have been forced to cease their income-generating activities, most […]