“We had to do something”: How one step sparked a movement of compassion

Sometimes, it only takes one moment to change everything. For Rachel Albrecht, that moment came while watching Hotel Rwanda. The weight of injustice gripped her heart—and she knew she had to do something. What began as a single step of compassion sparked a ripple effect of advocacy, sponsorship and transformation.  In this blog, Rachel shares […]

What does a move of compassion feel like? Watch a story of transformation and action

What does a move of compassion feel like? For John, a Compassion alumnus in Haiti, it compelled him to step into another’s shoes and take action to break the cycle of poverty for children. “I know how they feel. I used to be like them… because I was in their shoes, I know how to […]

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 […]

Compassion Foundations: What does it mean for Compassion to be Christ-centred?

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, […]

We fight together: Little Valery triumphs over leukemia

“Before I underwent that medical process, I was a happy girl. I began experiencing strange symptoms, and I knew something was wrong. After the tests, Mommy approached me and said, ‘Valery, you must be brave.’” Valery was only three years old when her health deteriorated sharply. It was already a difficult moment, as the COVID-19 […]

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 […]

The 3 most unpopular Gifts of Compassion

Sometimes, the lack of understanding of their power and impact causes these amazing gifts to fly under the radar. So today, we wanted to share some of our most unpopular, ungifted gifts and give you the inside scoop on how amazing they really are. 

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 […]

Fathers in poverty: Fighting for their families in big and small ways

If the life of a father had a soundtrack, “Somebody’s Watching Me” would be on it. The life of a father is an observed life. Little eyes watch and remember the things you do—big or small. You get a laugh at the cute ways your everyday habits are mimicked. Or you chuckle at a repeated […]