Unwrapping the gift of washrooms

Washrooms? As a Christmas gift? Yes, it might seem unusual but for many children around the world, access to a clean, sanitary washroom is a life-changing gift. In fact, when washrooms are built in Compassion centres, they are usually celebrated with gusto by the community! The running water in the taps, the loud flush of […]

Christmas in October? Why we think it’s okay to get festive this month

There are two types of people. For some, the mention of Christmas plans in October has them putting their fingers in their ears and exclaiming “la la la la!” to drown out the news that we are approaching the holiday season. For others, mentioning Christmas in October has them running to put on Christmas tunes […]

The Nativity Story as told by children

We pray that hearing the story of our Saviour’s birth from the mouths of children would bring you much-needed joy, laughter and hope this Christmas.

Christmas isn’t cancelled: How kids in Latin America are celebrating amidst the pandemic

For Compassion kids around the globe, celebrations with their centre will look just as different. But staff are working tirelessly to ensure children still feel loved this Christmas, even in quarantine. Let’s take a virtual journey around Latin America to see what Christmas celebrations look like for our beloved Compassion children and their families this year!

O Holy Night performed by Compassion kids in Guatemala

Don’t miss this beautiful music from Compassion kids in Guatemala

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. In 10 years, Gifts of Compassion has raised over $11.5 million, directly impacting 644,553 individuals living […]

Read our Advent Series on the Bible App

We’re thrilled to share that our Postures of Advent devotional is now available on YouVersion’s Bible App!

9 Awesome Things You Were Part of This Year

2019 was an incredible year in many ways for Compassion Canada! Because of our supporters, we were able to see more children and families empowered to break the chains of poverty and oppression. From providing shelter for refugees to giving a family of triplets a brand new home, you served those around the world in creative ways. Take a look at some good news stories from 2019 illustrated by us, just for you!

Postures of Advent: A Compassion Advent Series, Week 5 (Christmas Eve)

There’s room for you, your doubts and your busyness on the journey. Let’s walk on. ____ Week 5: Arms Wide But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born […]