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More than a conqueror: Naw Wa’s journey of strength and hope
A woman’s heart is like a river with many streams, flowing in many directions yet never running dry. She gives of herself, even when it costs her. She stretches, even when she feels pulled thin. Love always asks much of her, yet she offers it so freely. And in the face of hardship, this love […]
5 ways education can end poverty: Shanto’s story of hope
At just 16 years old, Shanto faced an unthinkable reality—his parents abandoned him, leaving him to navigate life alone. In the face of heartbreak and hardship, he found an unexpected source of hope: education. But he didn’t walk this journey alone. His Compassion centre provided the holistic support he needed—mentorship, spiritual care, emotional encouragement and […]
Who is my neighbour? Meet Shanto.
“Who is my neighbour?” Jesus was asked this question in a provocative conversation about living out the Great Commandment—to love God and love your neighbour (Luke 10:27). To answer, Jesus paints a vivid picture through a simple story. The parable of the Good Samaritan is beloved because it brings the Great Commandment to life, essentially […]
‘Thirteen Lives’ soccer team: Meet the boy who first spoke to the rescue divers
Thirteen Lives is a film directed by Ron Howard that brings us back into the story of the Thai soccer team that first gripped our hearts in 2018. Many of us can vividly remember the first time we watched the video of rescue divers John Volanthen and Richard Stanton’s first contact with the soccer team. […]
Resilience and impact: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
I have been Asian for over 25 years. In the many different seasons of my life, navigating my Asian identity has looked different as I’ve also fit the pieces together of my identity as a woman, Canadian, writer, daughter… and ultimately as a follower of Jesus. This most recent season has been a particularly striking […]
Most of India’s rural population does not have access to safe water and sanitation. The World Bank estimates 21 per cent of communicable diseases in India are from using unsafe water. Diarrhea claims more than 1,600 lives each day. Illiteracy and lack of knowledge about basic hygiene continue to affect the health of children and […]