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Hope lives here: These teens are leading the way in mental health resilience amid poverty
Kilifi County, located along Kenya’s stunning coastline, is home to lush tropical forests, hills and fertile lands that sustain rich agriculture. But, behind the county’s picturesque landscape lies some deep-seated challenges. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics 2022 report, approximately 61% of Kilifi’s youth aged 15-24 live below the food poverty line, which […]
Poverty is harsh. It’s exhausting, desperation-inducing and unbearable. Poverty creates a world that no one should live in. A world where you don’t thrive… you survive. There are no guarantees. Not of your next meal, clothes to wear on your back, a bed to lay your head on, or shelter to keep you warm. Poverty […]
5 ways education can end poverty: Shanto’s story of hope
At just 16 years old, Shanto faced an unthinkable reality—his parents abandoned him, leaving him to navigate life alone. In the face of heartbreak and hardship, he found an unexpected source of hope: education. But he didn’t walk this journey alone. His Compassion centre provided the holistic support he needed—mentorship, spiritual care, emotional encouragement and […]
Who is my neighbour? Meet Patrick.
“Who is my neighbour?” Jesus was asked this question in a provocative conversation about living out the Great Commandment—to love God and love your neighbour (Luke 10:27). To answer, Jesus paints a vivid picture through a simple story. The parable of the Good Samaritan is beloved because it brings the Great Commandment to life, essentially showing us the […]
12 Days of Compassion: Connecting with purpose
Included in the exciting 12 Days of Compassion campaign is a unique opportunity to enter a giveaway to join an experience trip to the Dominican Republic and witness firsthand the impact of compassion in action. This trip extends the opportunity to deeply understand holistic child development and be inspired by the creativity, efficacy and personal […]
Who is my neighbour? Meet Shanto.
“Who is my neighbour?” Jesus was asked this question in a provocative conversation about living out the Great Commandment—to love God and love your neighbour (Luke 10:27). To answer, Jesus paints a vivid picture through a simple story. The parable of the Good Samaritan is beloved because it brings the Great Commandment to life, essentially […]
Who is my neighbour? Meet Gabriella.
“Who is my neighbour?” Jesus was asked this question in a provocative conversation about living out the Great Commandment—to love God and love your neighbour (Luke 10:27). To answer, Jesus paints a vivid picture through a simple story. The parable of the Good Samaritan is beloved because it brings the Great Commandment to life, essentially […]
Transformed futures: The impact of Compassion’s youth development program
Holistic child development is Compassion’s “buzzword.” It hums through our organization at every level, bringing our mission to life. We get excited about it. Why? Because it is so effective! Holistic child development is our distinctive approach to ending child poverty because it creates whole-life transformation. Every age and stage is accounted for—from womb to […]
Compassion Foundations: What does it mean for Compassion to be child-focused?
Christ-centred. Church-driven. Child-focused. These phrases are what we at Compassion call “the three C’s”—and they set the tone for everything we do. If you’ve been journeying with us for any length of time, these words may ring familiar in your ears. But what do they really mean? In our new three-part blog series, Compassion Foundations, […]
Compassion Foundations: What does it mean for Compassion to be church-driven?
Christ-centred. Church-driven. Child-focused. These phrases are what we at Compassion call “the three C’s”—and they set the tone for everything we do. If you’ve been journeying with us for any length of time, these words may ring familiar in your ears. But what do they really mean? In our new three-part blog series, Compassion Foundations, […]