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5 socially conscious gifts you can put under the tree this year
When it comes to giving a gift, it has always been the thought that counts! This year, why not show the ones you love that you are not only thinking about them, but also the environmental and ethical impact that giving has by giving a socially conscious gift this Christmas. We love that Canadians are […]
6 high-impact Gifts of Compassion
Did you hear? The 2022 Gifts of Compassion gift guide is here! As desperate needs continue to persist around the world, especially amidst a global food crisis, your gifts matter more than ever in the fight against poverty and hunger. With so many great gift options, you may be asking, “Which gift will have the […]
Mattress maker hems a future free from poverty for her children
When a friend first took Yenny’s second son, Geremy, to the local Compassion centre to be registered in the Survival program, Yenny knew his life would change forever. But what she didn’t realize was that her life was about to change, too. Yenny first heard about Compassion’s Survival program at her local church when she […]
How a renovated kitchen fights malnutrition in the community
When you have guests in your home, where do they tend to congregate? We wouldn’t be surprised if you said the kitchen. Kitchens have a magnetic pull and become the central gathering place in many homes. It’s not just the irresistible smells that waft from that room that draw people in, but the warm hub […]
Food or a future? An emergency food pack can feed the hungry and fuel hope
In such a dire situation, providing families with food relief is urgent. The Compassion Bangladesh national office is strategizing to analyze the needs of families at the Compassion centres and supply critical food supplies so that families can survive.
5 girls in tech breaking free from poverty
Women and girls in tech fields unfortunately still face many barriers to equal opportunity. This is especially true for girls living in poverty. For many girls around the world, just being in school at all is a challenge, let alone studying in a field where they face significant barriers and lack representation. Globally, approximately 129 […]
NEW GIFT: Give Solar Power to families in poverty this Christmas
What feelings does a beautiful sunset elicit in you? For so many, seeing the sky ablaze with splashes of colour just before dusk evokes feelings of awe and wonder. But for eight-year-old Neymar in Peru, sunset is one of the least favourite parts of his day. Around 5 p.m. each day, single mother Cintia oversees […]
Fruitless to flourishing: How family gardens are transforming Nicaraguan communities
“The biggest blessing is knowing that the Lord has given us resources to create our own jobs and change our realities.”
5 things you need to know about Gifts of Compassion
Each year, Canadians have the opportunity to give gifts that meet real needs of children and families living in poverty through Gifts of Compassion. Whether you’ve been giving to Gifts of Compassion for years or this is your first time hearing about it, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about these […]
What happens when you give to Gifts of Compassion
Accompanying some gifts in our Gifts of Compassion gift guide, you’ll notice a note that indicates that your gift will go towards a fund, such as the Income Generation Fund or Safety and Stability Fund, while other gifts have a progress bar on them. What does that mean? We’re here to tell you! Two types […]