What does poverty feel like?

Poverty is harsh. It’s exhausting, desperation-inducing and unbearable. Poverty creates a world that no one should live in. A world where you don’t thrive… you survive. There are no guarantees. Not of your next meal, clothes to wear on your back, a bed to lay your head on, or shelter to keep you warm. Poverty […]

Transformed futures: The impact of Compassion’s youth development program

Holistic child development is Compassion’s “buzzword.” It hums through our organization at every level, bringing our mission to life. We get excited about it. Why? Because it is so effective! Holistic child development is our distinctive approach to ending child poverty because it creates whole-life transformation. Every age and stage is accounted for—from womb to […]

Compassion Foundations: What does it mean for Compassion to be church-driven?

Christ-centred. Church-driven. Child-focused. These phrases are what we at Compassion call “the three C’s”—and they set the tone for everything we do. If you’ve been journeying with us for any length of time, these words may ring familiar in your ears. But what do they really mean? In our new three-part blog series, Compassion Foundations, […]

Lives transformed: Photos that tell the story of your impact in children’s lives

A transformed life. What does that look like in your mind’s eye? Perhaps it looks vibrant, happy, peaceful or whole. What are the colours you see? The faces? What feelings does it bring up for you? In today’s blog, the images of a transformed life will jump from your imagination right onto your screen as […]

How environmental stewardship has a direct impact on kids in poverty

“We have a Biblical mandate to care for God’s creation. Children are part of that creation.”   Andrew Leake  In your mind’s eye, imagine a blank sheet of paper.   In the centre, you sketch a child. You now begin to fill in the surrounding space to complete the picture. What fills that blank space? Perhaps […]

Inspiring inclusion: Five Bolivian mothers challenge norms

In the face of hardship, discrimination and poverty, five fearless Bolivian women are defying conventions and challenging stereotypes by thriving in unexpected occupations for females—a bricklayer, a taxi driver, a mine guard, a carpenter and a brickmaker. This International Women’s Day, we want to champion these women and all the women they represent who are […]

Real impact: How Compassion’s program is data-driven and evidence-informed

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of a Compassion centre? If your mind’s eye conjures up the sound of children’s laughter and chatter, the sight of gap-toothed grins and wiggling fingers in the air or even the warm feelings of love and acceptance, you’d be right on all accounts. It’s what […]

8 people who play a key role in releasing a child from poverty

As a Compassion sponsor, you play a crucial role in releasing a child from poverty in Jesus’ name. You help ensure a child has the tools they need to thrive, as part of Compassion’s child sponsorship program. But as you might guess, there are so many people involved in a child’s development. As they say, […]

Stepping up towards global goals

Here’s how your generosity is helping to achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.