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Local churches stand up to protect girls from FGM
Content warning: This article includes mention of violence that some readers may find disturbing. We recommend that you read with discretion. As 16-year-old Sarah approached the compound where her family lives, she was intercepted by her frantic mother, Zuri. “What are you doing here?” Zuri said. “Go back!” In that moment, Sarah knew she had […]
Meet Kader, Burkina Faso’s top visually impaired student and a President’s Prize winner
In the slums of Burkina Faso, new mother Florence was forced to watch helplessly as a disease took her son’s sight. As a single mother living in poverty, she was unable to afford a visit to the doctor, and Kader lost his vision just before his fifth birthday. “I was powerless and felt desperate as […]
Meet 5 Canadians making a global impact through Compassion’s new online fundraising platform
In 2020, we launched our brand-new, online fundraising platform. We asked Canadians to join us in a goal of raising $100,000 for our COVID-19 relief fund through online fundraisers. And we were blown away by the response—together raising over $105,000! We wanted to introduce you to some of our amazing Canadian fundraisers and give you a peek into the creative ways they set out to bring practical help and hope to children and families in poverty during COVID-19.
Celebrating 10 years of Gifts of Compassion!
Ten years ago, we released our first-ever Gifts of Compassion gift guide. Every year, Canadians have responded with overwhelming generosity. Today, we want to pause and celebrate the impact we’ve made together through 10 years of Gifts of Compassion. The impact of 10 years In 10 years, Gifts of Compassion has raised over $11.5 million, […]
The power of income generation gifts in the fight against poverty
For those of us who love to cut to the chase when we are problem-solving, there is good news for you! Though child poverty is a complex crisis that requires dynamic solutions (meaning breaking the cycle of poverty is never one-size-fits-all and requires a holistic response), there is a way to make a direct impact […]
5 amazing reasons why Compassion kids love backyard farming gifts
Ever wonder why we sell farm animals at Christmas time? Compassion kids are here to tell you why.
Life-saving medical care for kids: 3 brave kids can thrive thanks to your gifts
Life-saving medical care. It’s something we all hope never to need, but hope is always available when we need it. This is especially true when it comes to life-saving medical care for our kids. A life-threatening medical diagnosis is terrifying for any family. But when you live in extreme poverty, the tragic and unjust reality […]
Choosing compassionate generosity one day at a time
Compassion volunteer Andrea shares about her transformative journey of radical compassion and generosity
Vancouver siblings invent bookmark that gives back
For Elias, 14, Eowyn, 12, and Aerial, 11, from Vancouver, B.C., creativity has always been in their bones. In fact, it’s in their DNA. Their dad, Eric Hennessey, is an entrepreneur who runs multiple businesses in a way that allows him optimum time to spend on his true passion: travelling with his three beautiful kids. Over the years, the imaginative trio has put their creativity into action through small businesses.
Miracle triplets: Six years later!
Do you remember the miracle triplets? Compassion has been journeying with this special family for years. Here’s an exciting update from their thriving family.