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 […]

When Children Rise: Celebrating the Hope of Talitha Cumi

“Talitha Cumi.” “Little girl, arise.” With those words, Jesus showed the world that darkness does not get the final say. Jesus, Life Himself, reached out His hand and raised a child back to life. At Compassion, we believe that Jesus is still in the business of helping children rise — and over the last few […]

Seeds of Transformation: Planting Job Skills That Grow Hope

Fall brings familiar rhythms—new backpacks, heavy textbooks and the mix of excitement and nerves that comes with a new school year. For parents across Canada, it’s a season of routines, after-school activities and hope for how their children will learn and grow.  But for far too many young people around the world, the path forward […]

“God gives us a burden”: How heartbreak led one sponsor deeper into compassion

In case you missed it—read the first part of Rachel’s story of moving with compassion. In Part One of this story, we met Rachel—a mother and Compassion supporter whose decision to sponsor a boy named Stiven in Honduras ignited a powerful movement of compassion in her life, her family and her church community. What began […]

“We had to do something”: How one step sparked a movement of compassion

Sometimes, it only takes one moment to change everything. For Rachel Albrecht, that moment came while watching Hotel Rwanda. The weight of injustice gripped her heart—and she knew she had to do something. What began as a single step of compassion sparked a ripple effect of advocacy, sponsorship and transformation.  In this blog, Rachel shares […]

What does a move of compassion feel like? Watch a story of transformation and action

What does a move of compassion feel like? For John, a Compassion alumnus in Haiti, it compelled him to step into another’s shoes and take action to break the cycle of poverty for children. “I know how they feel. I used to be like them… because I was in their shoes, I know how to […]

Ripple Effects: Compassion’s long-term impact in the Dominican Republic

In May 2024, Compassion International announced the release of a new study showing the positive impacts on alumni who have participated in Compassion programs in partnership with local churches. The study, titled “100 and 1 Alumni: Long-Term Impact and Ripple Effect”, focuses on 99 Compassion program alumni in the Dominican Republic. With an average age of […]

Compassion Foundations: What does it mean for Compassion to be Christ-centred?

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, […]

We fight together: Little Valery triumphs over leukemia

“Before I underwent that medical process, I was a happy girl. I began experiencing strange symptoms, and I knew something was wrong. After the tests, Mommy approached me and said, ‘Valery, you must be brave.’” Valery was only three years old when her health deteriorated sharply. It was already a difficult moment, as the COVID-19 […]