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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 […]
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 […]
5 South American grandparents share words of wisdom with their grandchildren
In South America, it’s common to find children raised by their grandparents. It could be because parents are working in another city, have migrated to another country, passed away or decided to abandon their children. Yet, despite the challenges, grandparents do their best to care for their grandchildren and inspire wisdom and faith in them […]
Hello, my name is Hunger. You may know my voice. I am a part of the human experience, sending signals to you to help keep you alive. For many people, I am a helpful reminder to pause and provide their bodies with what they need to thrive. However, I must admit that I take my […]
Fathers in poverty: Fighting for their families in big and small ways
If the life of a father had a soundtrack, “Somebody’s Watching Me” would be on it. The life of a father is an observed life. Little eyes watch and remember the things you do—big or small. You get a laugh at the cute ways your everyday habits are mimicked. Or you chuckle at a repeated […]