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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 […]
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 […]
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
16 messages of hope written to you by Compassion kids
At the end of a hard year, Compassion kids from around the globe share handwritten messages of encouragement just for you as you head into the new year!
After a terrible burn accident, this brave girl is thriving
Five years ago, brave young Rihanata suffered burns to 80 per cent of her body. Today, she is a thriving light in her community.
We stopped sharing sponsored children’s full names. Here’s why.
If you sponsor a child, you’ve probably noticed some updates this fall. The most obvious one: Compassion has stopped sharing children’s full names. It’s part of our ongoing efforts to protect child privacy in a digital world. We’re living in the Information Age, and we all know that information can be used for bad or good purposes. […]
For those outside the doors, the Church is rising
Recently, Compassion’s Ministry Relations Regional Manager for the Greater Toronto Area, Aimee Esparaz, wrote this article about the global church’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic for Vancouver Chinese Christian Short-Term Mission Training Centre‘s Truth Monthly magazine. The article was published in both English and Chinese in the November 2020 issue of Truth Monthly (find Aimee’s article […]
5 amazing reasons why Compassion kids love backyard farming gifts
Ever wonder why we sell farm animals at Christmas time? Compassion kids are here to tell you why.