How We Work

Compassion works in partnership with local churches in developing countries; providing resources, training and expertise to assist in the operation of holistic child development programs. Local churches are empowered to develop Compassion’s programs towards meeting the specific and individual needs of the poorest of the poor children within their local communities.

 

Why is Church Partnership so important to Compassion?

Compassion's decision to partner with local churches is a strategic one: We believe local congregations are catalysts for community change and optimize the mutual respect, resources and common purpose that are critical in caring for children. When this kind of relationship takes hold, it's amazing how children come alive. We've found that one thing is always present when it does: Humility.

What does being a Compassion Church Partner look like?

Being part of Compassion's network of Church Parters is lived out in the local community by:

  • working together
  • listening to each other
  • going in the same direction

  • sharing equal amounts of responsibility

How does Church Partnership work?

Compassion church partnerships have flourished for many years — that's why we keep doing them.

Church partners receive curriculum support from Compassion, but they contextualize the interventions they provide the children they serve. Children in the sponsorship program participate in activities with the intention that they reach the following four outcomes upon graduation from the sponsorship program:

  • Child demonstrates commitment to the Lordship of Christ
  • Child chooses good health practices and is physically healthy
  • Child exhibits the motivation and skills to be economically self-supporting
  • Child interacts with other people in a healthy and compassionate manner

Partner with Compassion - The Difference is Jesus

Compassion connects you and the church in the developing world to end poverty in the life of a child. We work through the church to bring education, healthcare, social programs, and the eternal solution to poverty—the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Support begins at sponsorship. Sponsor a child today & help break the cycle of poverty in the life of a child at risk. Sponsorship helps provide:

  • Regular Christian training
  • Educational opportunities
  • Treatment & training to maintain child health
  • Development of self-confidence & social skills
  • Key life skills & vocational programs