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Links to Smiling through adversity: Juliet’s story of thriving with disability

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 […]

date: September 19, 2023
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Links to One step at a time: Thai border village keeps literacy dreams alive for these best friends

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.  

date: September 5, 2023
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Links to Words that open worlds: 12 books to build compassion in kids

Words that open worlds: 12 books to build compassion in kids

Did you ever have a book that changed your perspective? Stories are powerful, and words open worlds to us. Books let us practice love and concern for people who we may never meet, grow curiosity about others and fuel the emotions that motivate us not just to feel but to do something good. In short, […]

date: August 10, 2023
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Links to Power of play: Top 6 sports kids play around the world

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.  

date: August 1, 2023
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Links to Compassion’s holistic child development at a glance

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 […]

date: July 20, 2023
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Links to What it takes for children in poverty to thrive

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: […]

date: July 5, 2023
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Links to Class of 2023: Five Compassion graduates start a new chapter

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 […]

date: June 2, 2023
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Links to 9 years of care: How Compassion’s child development model helped these triplets

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 […]

date: May 23, 2023
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Links to Dear parent: What’s the hardest conversation you’ve ever had?

Dear parent: What’s the hardest conversation you’ve ever had?

The door clicks shut. You lean against the threshold with the whirlwind of school pick-up, homework, dinner, bath time and bedtime behind you. Whew. Your partner bends over the notice that came in the mail today. And in the space between your exhale and inhale, you step back into the responsibility of parenthood. One, two, […]

date: March 31, 2023
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Links to How to share stories about poverty with dignity

How to share stories about poverty with dignity

Have you ever had to choose a photo to represent yourself? If you have, you will know it is not done carelessly or without consideration. Why? Because you want it to represent you well. This is a value that Compassion holds for the children we serve. We want to represent them well—with dignity, honesty and […]

date: March 20, 2023
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