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 […]

Do charity Christmas gift guides really make a difference?

Around the Christmas holidays, many charities send out gift guides. These guides feature many different ways to be generous and help people in need. But what really happens when you give a gift? Do charity Christmas gift guides really make a difference? At Compassion, we invite you to give through Gifts of Compassion. Our gift […]

What is Gifts of Compassion? 5 things you need to know

What is Gifts of Compassion? Each year, people across Canada have the opportunity to give gifts to help lift millions of children, families and their communities out of poverty around the world. Gifts of Compassion are delivered within the framework of Compassion’s proven holistic child development program, which means when you give, you can be […]

Compassion Foundations: What does it mean for Compassion to be church-driven?

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, […]

New Compassion centre alert: Zambia officially launches its first Compassion program

Do you remember when we announced that Compassion is expanding into four new countries?! Malawi, Zambia, Cambodia and Myanmar are all brand new program countries, totalling 29 program countries for Compassion altogether! We are so excited to see how God will work through our incredible church partners in these countries in the years to come. […]

6 entrepreneurs that inspire us

When you think of entrepreneurs, what comes to mind? Perhaps someone with a lot of passion? Someone with great ideas? Someone with a strong work ethic? By all accounts, these are very accurate. What comes to mind first for us is someone who creates opportunities. This is the pivotal connection between entrepreneurship and poverty. Creating […]

National Volunteer Week: Celebrating the many kinds of volunteers in the Compassion world

Time. Doesn’t it seem like it can pass without notice these days—doom scrolled away? We all know that time is precious—it collects into moments of impact, for better or worse. Moments that matter. This year’s theme for National Volunteer Week reminds us that every moment matters. Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to […]

Her final letter: B.C. sponsor leaves legacy of hope for young girls in Peru

If you could write a final letter to your loved ones, what would you write? Of all the things you’ve accomplished throughout your life and the person you’ve become, what would you want your loved ones to remember? For Gail of Sooke, B.C., the answer came easily. She beautifully wrote about her life’s message—unwavering faith […]

Wonderfully made: Meet 3 incredible Compassion kids with Down syndrome

Around the world, kids with Down syndrome face immense challenges: They are denied a quality education, good health care, the chance to work and earn their own money and the right to make decisions about their own lives (WDSD). Compassion is committed to releasing all children from poverty in Jesus’ name—regardless of their challenges and […]