How did my gift make a difference?

Gifts of Compassion 2012 campaign results

Written by: Aaron Armstrong


Last Christmas you gave a gift of Compassion—and you might be wondering:

How did my gift make a difference?

Take a look at the amazing results:

See for yourself all the ways you’ve helped to give children and their families the skills and resources that can help them overcome poverty:


Earning an income Graphy Icon
5,565 gifts given including:
  • 113 gifts to teach dads to drive
  • 222 gifts to teach silk screening
  • 506 gifts to teach vegetable farming

Total raised: $185,732


Education Book Icon
1,953 gifts given including:
  • 912 gifts providing books
  • 399 gifts providing computer training
  • 244 gifts to teach how to farm tilapia

Total raised: $105,666


Health and well-being Heart Icon
5,752 gifts given including:
  • 217 gifts providing dental care
  • 813 gifts providing water filters
  • 4,357 gifts providing malaria nets

Total raised: $304,318


Helping moms & babies Toddler Icon
2524 gifts providing moms and babies with:
  • medical care
  • food
  • literacy training

Total raised: $143,136


Thank you for giving a gift of Compassion!

Gifts of Compassion are available any time of year—help give children and their families the skills and resources that can help them overcome poverty.

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Aaron Armstrong

Aaron Armstrong

Aaron is the author of several books, including Awaiting a Savior: The Gospel, the New Creation and the End of Poverty.