Stories of how Compassion Centres are Responding to COVID-19: Part One

Our church partners have been part of daily life in their communities for years. Now, in a time of crisis, they are able to quickly respond to rapidly changing situations.

A Gift for You: Free Devotional Resources

In this time of social isolation, it’s easy to find ourselves wondering how we’ll fill our days. Streaming shows and movies, testing out new recipes and organizing closets have become our new normal! For some, this time of quarantine has been restful. For others, it’s been just plain stressful. Regardless of how we fill our time, it’s easy to let our minds fill with questions, doubts and fears. But, the reality is this: We are not alone, God is here and He desires us to draw close to Him.

Healthcare Heroes: Compassion Alumni Edition

Compassion empowers children to pursue their dreams and become heroes in their own communities. As you pray for healthcare workers in Canada this week, join us in also celebrating and praying for the amazing healthcare workers who are taking care of children and families across the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic—like Compassion alumnus, Dr. Jose Pina from the Dominican Republic!

World Water Day 2020: How One Pastor’s Dream Led to Access to Clean Water for 7,000 Children

Lack of access to clean water remains a major issue around the world. Globally, 785 million still people lack even a basic source of drinking water.

How Compassion’s Global Program is Equipped to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Three existing aspects of Compassion’s program that equip us well to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic.

She was sponsored as a girl—now she’s giving back to a girl in her community

At just 13 years old, Sosina’s mother was just a child herself when she gave birth to her. It is no secret that the world we live in is not an easy one for women and girls—and even more so for vulnerable young single mothers. Though her mother was determined and worked hard to raise […]

This girl memorizes her sponsor’s letters

Think your letters don’t matter? Think again—Lizbeth values her sponsor’s letters so much that she memorizes them! When we look at the big picture of the life of a child living in poverty, writing a letter can feel like we’re not doing enough. Filling a page with words seems trivial next to an empty belly […]

How technology is helping in the fight against poverty

Have you ever wondered the role technology could play in poverty reduction? Read about COmpassion’s unique partnership with Microsoft to change communities

A Canadian pastor shares about seeing God’s compassion for children in poverty

This trip was eye-opening, heart-breaking, mission-inspiring and partnership-affirming.