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.

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!

The words of an Ethiopian mother that are still echoing in my heart one year later

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Power to Change – Students for their annual P2C PLUS conference. They recently invited us to write a guest post on their blog leading up to the conference. You can read the article below, and be sure to scroll to the end of this post for a special promo […]

Wow! Thanks for helping us exceed our Giving Tuesday goal

At Compassion Canada, Giving Tuesday was never about a number.  It was about showing God’s love in a very practical way to people with very urgent needs.  The generous gifts given by our supporters will provide much-needed shelter, food, medicine, and sanitation for Venezuelan refugee families arriving at the Colombian border each day–3,000 people today alone. 

3 perfect gifts for the justice seeker in your life

[4 minute read] How can you make the causes that you and those around you care about part of your gift-giving this Christmas?

If you had to flee your home what would you bring?

This year on Giving Tuesday, help families fleeing the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela experience hope by providing much needed food, medicine and clothes.

The rights of children—in photos

{4 minute read} November 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child. According to UNICEF, it is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, in which world leaders “made a promise to every child to protect and fulfil their rights, by adopting [this] international legal […]

3 ways the world has changed for children in 30 years

In this article: God’s heart for children reflected in the global effort to uphold the rights of children. Three ways the rights of children have advanced over the last 30 years. Why we can celebrate and look to the work ahead of us. ____ This year, Compassion joins other humanitarian and child-focused organizations around the […]

6 Budget-Friendly, World-Changing Christmas Gifts

Changing the world doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out these 6 gifts that allow you to Outlove poverty, and stay in budget!