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Smiling through adversity: Juliet’s story of thriving with disability
Juliet’s big smile and bright eyes show no trace of the struggles she has already faced in her young life. She warms up to strangers quickly and has many friends. Her quick laughter might leave you surprised to hear the story of the challenges she has struggled to overcome. Born with unique challenges When she […]
One step at a time: Thai border village keeps literacy dreams alive for these best friends
As the end of the school year approached, grade four students anxiously wondered what was next for them if there was no further school. The crisis stirred the hearts of the centre staff to find a solution.
Power of play: Top 6 sports kids play around the world
Do you remember the joy of parachute week in gym class? Or using craft materials in math? When learning is playful, we remember those lessons. Creating safe and supportive spaces for play ignites friendships, develops life-changing skills and provides opportunities to grow as a whole person.
Compassion’s holistic child development at a glance
The hallmark of Compassion’s program is holistic child development. This approach to ending child poverty considers every part of a child’s life while addressing their needs. It means that we are passionate about helping children develop cognitively, physically, socio-emotionally and spiritually. You may be asking, “What activities and resources are provided within Compassion’s program to […]
How to send a gift to the child you sponsor
When you sit down to send a gift to the Compassion child you sponsor, think about the best gift you’ve ever received. Most of us would agree that the best gifts are personal, generous and impactful. That’s our goal for the gifts sponsors send to sponsored children, their families or Compassion centres. It’s why we’re […]
What it takes for children in poverty to thrive
How do you impact the lives of more than 2 million children in our world today? How do you ensure that impact lasts? What does it look like to release kids from poverty in Jesus’ name? We’re so glad you asked. In fact, these questions dig into what we are most excited about at Compassion: […]
We invite you to read our new YouVersion devotional for students navigating exam stress: The Complete Guide to Calming Exam Stress. Read Now This 7-day devotional reading plan, written by Compassion Canada writers Rebekah Malbrecht and Laura Phillips, includes encouraging Scriptures, helpful truth, stress management activities and daily checklists to help encourage and equip you […]
Class of 2023: Five Compassion graduates start a new chapter
Sometimes, endings are just the beginning of a new adventure! This June, graduates across Canada are tossing caps into the air in honour of their achievements, endurance and dreams! While for some, it can be bittersweet to leave behind friends and memories, graduation isn’t something to fear. It signals that the preparation is done, and […]
Faith that sticks: How grace, relationships and exploring doubt help young people to stay
Do you ever wonder how you can help a young person grow in their faith? Are you curious about spiritual development in youth? Dr. Kara Powell introduces us to her research in this compelling interview with Compassion Canada. Compassion Canada: Welcome, Kara! And thank you for giving us a little time today to talk about […]
9 years of care: How Compassion’s child development model helped these triplets
At Compassion, we are passionate about holistic child development. This means we don’t simply respond to poverty by handing out food or Bibles. Instead, we seek to develop children in all the different aspects of their lives while equipping local churches to share the love of Jesus with them and to journey with them through […]