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More than a conqueror: Naw Wa’s journey of strength and hope
A woman’s heart is like a river with many streams, flowing in many directions yet never running dry. She gives of herself, even when it costs her. She stretches, even when she feels pulled thin. Love always asks much of her, yet she offers it so freely. And in the face of hardship, this love […]
5 ways education can end poverty: Shanto’s story of hope
At just 16 years old, Shanto faced an unthinkable reality—his parents abandoned him, leaving him to navigate life alone. In the face of heartbreak and hardship, he found an unexpected source of hope: education. But he didn’t walk this journey alone. His Compassion centre provided the holistic support he needed—mentorship, spiritual care, emotional encouragement and […]
Who is my neighbour? Meet Shanto.
“Who is my neighbour?” Jesus was asked this question in a provocative conversation about living out the Great Commandment—to love God and love your neighbour (Luke 10:27). To answer, Jesus paints a vivid picture through a simple story. The parable of the Good Samaritan is beloved because it brings the Great Commandment to life, essentially […]
Five years later: Angel’s beautiful reflections on mothering a child with Apert syndrome
Do you remember Karunia, a beautiful little girl from Indonesia with Apert syndrome? A few years ago, she confidently claimed she was beautiful like her mother. And yes, she was right! More than that, Angel, her mother, raised her to know she is loved and enough just as she is. It’s been five years since […]
Teen girls participate in staged bridal shoots to protest child marriage
Note: This content includes photos from staged bridal photoshoots to raise awareness against child marriage. The photoshoots were conducted with parental permission and the girls in these images are not actual child brides. Tisha gazes blankly at the camera with kohl-lined eyes. She is veiled in silken red fabric and festooned with golden jewelry. Her […]
What does creation care look like around the world?
Why should we care for creation? What is our role in environmental stewardship? What does concern for the environment have to do with the fight against poverty? For children, families and communities experiencing poverty, creation care isn’t just a set of intellectual questions. For them, the impact of environmental degradation is an everyday lived reality […]
WATCH: Compassion alumna Ria connects with her former Compassion centre
On July 13, a small group of Compassion sponsors were part of a first-of-its-kind Compassion Canada virtual event. They had the opportunity to join Compassion alumna Ria on a virtual visit to her former Compassion centre, hear more about the impact of sponsorship, and listen in as Ria was reunited with several important people in […]
‘Thirteen Lives’ soccer team: Meet the boy who first spoke to the rescue divers
Thirteen Lives is a film directed by Ron Howard that brings us back into the story of the Thai soccer team that first gripped our hearts in 2018. Many of us can vividly remember the first time we watched the video of rescue divers John Volanthen and Richard Stanton’s first contact with the soccer team. […]
Resilience and impact: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
I have been Asian for over 25 years. In the many different seasons of my life, navigating my Asian identity has looked different as I’ve also fit the pieces together of my identity as a woman, Canadian, writer, daughter… and ultimately as a follower of Jesus. This most recent season has been a particularly striking […]
How child sponsorship prevents human trafficking
Poverty puts children at a higher risk of being trafficked. That’s why releasing children from poverty is key to preventing human trafficking—and that is exactly what child sponsorship does.