How technology is helping in the fight against poverty

Have you ever wondered the role technology could play in poverty reduction? Read about COmpassion’s unique partnership with Microsoft to change communities

The top ten of Compassion Canada’s CEO Succession Gala

[5 minute read] On October 25, the Compassion family gathered to mark a significant milestone in Compassion Canada’s history.

Compassion Canada named one of Canada’s Best Charities in 2020

Compassion Canada was named by Maclean’s magazine as one of Canada’s Best Charities in 2020.

The list, vetted and released each year by the magazine, is compiled to help Canadians “make smarter, more effective decisions about charitable giving,” especially in the lead up to the Christmas giving season.

Allison Alley becomes Compassion Canada’s new President and CEO

Allison Alley became the 4th President of Compassion Canada on October 25, 2019

Celebrating Barry: 36 faithful years

Faithfulness. In my role as chair of Compassion Canada’s board of directors, I’ve had ten years to work closely with Barry Slauenwhite and observe this fruit of the Spirit exemplified in his life and work. Barry is a hard worker, always willing to take on the extra assignment. There were many times when he travelled […]

Thank you for loving and protecting two million children!

Today, we are celebrating an exciting milestone. There are now two million children being cared for in Compassion’s programs by more than 7,000 local churches in 25 countries. That’s two million lives being released from poverty in Jesus’ name because of the compassion, dedication and generosity of our church partners and supporters like you. Thank […]

Announcing the next president and CEO of Compassion Canada

We are pleased to announce that our board of directors has selected the next President and CEO of Compassion Canada: Allison Alley. She will replace Barry Slauenwhite, who has filled this role for the past 24 years and is retiring in October 2019. Allison will become the fourth president of Compassion Canada’s child development ministry […]

An important announcement from our President and CEO

After serving in Compassion Canada’s ministry for 34 years, Barry Slauenwhite has announced he will retire as President and CEO—effective fall 2019. Barry will continue to lead Compassion during a diligent process to choose his successor, and once the appointment is made, he will be available to advise the incoming leader during a time of […]

An announcement about our work in India

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Compassion will formally end all program operations in India on March 15, 2017. This is a decision that affects over 147,000 children, their families, and over 589 church partners. Compassion began working in India in 1968. Over the years, over 282,000 children, babies, mothers and young adults […]