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These fuzzy friends are a “pig” help to children in poverty
Every day, sweet sisters Genesis and Jazlen walk their family’s pigs across the dusty, arid land of their community. They carry a bucket of food scraps for the pigs and watch over them as they feed on the town’s plants and waste. The pigs have given Genesis and Jazlen’s family a new path forward since their livelihood was snatched from them by the COVID-19 crisis just a few short months ago.
Why a faith-focused magazine matters now more than ever
Karen Stiller of Ottawa and Bill Fledderus of Hamilton are both senior editors at Faith Today: Canada’s Christian Magazine, one of the country’s longest-running multi-denominational magazines. They recently spoke with Compassion Canada’s Managing Editor, Andrew Kooman, about the importance of religious journalism in Canada and how Faith Today connects and champions the Canadian church.
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. […]
Inspired by the popular Humans of New York blog, we wanted to share some inspiring human stories from Compassion’s work in Brazil.
Busting some myths on Compassion and community development
This article was originally published in Compassion Canada’s Summer 2020 Magazine. Because we are so committed to and focused on individual child development, a common myth about Compassion’s program is that we don’t do wider community development projects. But the fact is, we invest a lot in community development through what we call our Complementary […]
Jesus people in a culture of distraction
We are a culture of people with fast-paced lives and a lot vying for our attention. Moving at high speed has become our norm. But what is all this distraction doing to the spiritual lives of Jesus followers?
This article was originally published in Compassion Canada’s Summer 2020 Magazine. Lizbeth sits on a slope of the Ecuadorian Andes, her face lit with a smile and her hands clutching a treasured piece of paper. It’s her regular routine each time she receives a letter from her sponsor. “Every time I receive a letter from […]
Summer eats: Pineapple balls recipe
We’ve selected a light and delicious dish from Indonesia just for you. A perfect summer snack!
Tips from the NHL’s Reimer family on making the most of summer
We spoke with NHL family and Compassion sponsors, James and April Reimer, about making the most of the summer after James, who plays goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, is done the busy NHL season.
Compassion’s Photojournalists: their stories
Compassion’s Photojournalists are passionate about their jobs. And we can see why! Here are some of their favourite—and most impactful—moments. ____ Sara Navarro: Brazil When I was younger, I wondered, “God why was I born as a girl?” The world looked so much easier for men. If I were a boy I could do so […]