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A picture of a baby laying on blankets while smiling is side by side with a picture of a mother and child sitting in front of packaged food.

This Giving Tuesday, fight child poverty with these simple and impactful gifts

There’s no wrong choice. This Giving Tuesday, we have two $10 gift options that provide children in poverty with the…

Alyssa Esparaz
Nov 17, 2023

Three girls standing on a hill hold up toothbrushes and smile.

3 health and wellness gifts that create bright futures for kids

Complete this sentence: If I am healthy, I am ________. There are many ways to fill that blank—grateful, strong, blessed,…

Rebekah Malbrecht
Nov 9, 2023

Johanes smiles in a swimming pool with goggles on his head.

Diving into a future free from poverty

Johanes, 19, is a Compassion-assisted student from a small town called Tanjung Balai in North Sumatra, Indonesia, 180 kilometres from…

Compassion Canada
Oct 26, 2023

A group photo of the Compassion Canada staff team in front of the office in London, Ontario.

Compassion Canada named a 2023 “Best Place to Work” by Canadian HR Reporter

Compassion Canada is proud to be named one of Canadian HR Reporter’s 2023 “Best Places to Work”! Through surveys completed…

Compassion Canada
Oct 23, 2023

Four boys in Brazil playing soccer in a field next to the river that runs through their community.

Compassion Canada’s Charity Intelligence 5-star rating: Canada’s top 100 charities for 2023

Compassion Canada is honoured to once again be named by Charity Intelligence as one of Canada's Top 100 Charities, alongside…

Alyssa Esparaz
Oct 17, 2023

Elementary school students in a classroom in Togo.

Gifts that give back: 8 causes you care about

Looking for gifts that give back? These gifts in our Gifts of Compassion gift guide meet the needs that we…

Alyssa Esparaz
Oct 12, 2023

A little boy sits in front of a yellow wall with a "one" balloon. The wall has blue bunting on it.

The significance of a first birthday

There’s no doubt that a child’s first birthday is an occasion to celebrate. Special gatherings are arranged, babies are dressed…

Compassion Canada
Oct 6, 2023

Yenny, the mattress maker, smiles while lying with her son.

Mattress maker hems a future free from poverty for her children

Yenny is a mom of two young boys in the Dominican Republic. She is the sole provider in their home…

Rayo Adegoke
Oct 5, 2023

A South Asian girl holds groceries in her arms. She is wearing a red dress and pink scarf.

Do charity Christmas gift guides really make a difference?

Around the Christmas holidays, many charities send out gift guides. These guides feature many different ways to be generous and…

Alyssa Esparaz
Oct 4, 2023

Gifts of Compassion cover image. Four girls in Indonesia, wearing blue plaid uniform shirts and purple skirts, stand together outside with arms around each other posing for a photo.

What is Gifts of Compassion? 5 things you need to know

What is Gifts of Compassion? Each year, people across Canada have the opportunity to give gifts to help lift millions…

Alyssa Esparaz
Oct 4, 2023

A young woman stands in front of a blue background holding two bowls of rice and beans. She is wearing a blue scarf and smiling.

Food or a future? An emergency food pack can feed the hungry and fuel hope

Bobita dreams of becoming a teacher in her community. She believes in the power of education to change a life,…

Rebekah Malbrecht
Oct 3, 2023

Man and woman smile, holding a cheque for Compassion.

Getting down to business: Get to know 3 of Compassion’s dedicated business partners

What would you do if you could advocate for children living in poverty through your business? Compassion’s incredible business partners…

Compassion Canada
Sep 27, 2023

Juliet is outside walking with her mother, Agnes, who is wearing her security guard uniform. Juliet is using a walker.

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.…

Compassion Canada
Sep 19, 2023

Three wired microphones on a stage against a blurred and foggy background.

Meet 3 of our inspiring and dynamic Compassion Ambassadors

Each week, you will find Compassion Ambassadors across the country inviting people to partner with Compassion to release children from…

Alyssa Esparaz
Sep 14, 2023

Two girls stand on their front porch hugging and smiling.

One step at a time: Thai border village keeps literacy dreams alive for these best friends

Have you ever gone on a summer camping trip with your family? Even if you are a glamping person, close your…

Laura Phillips
Sep 5, 2023

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…

Lindy Brown
Aug 10, 2023

Two boys balance a soccer ball between their heads while smiling.

Power of play: Top 6 sports kids play around the world

Play is the primary means through which children explore and experience their world. Play is also the way children learn…

Compassion Canada
Aug 1, 2023

A little boy in a grey shirt sits on a blue seat on the playground.

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…

Rebekah Malbrecht
Jul 20, 2023

Tim Hague Sr. with his wife Sheryl visiting the home of a Compassion program participant.

Tim Hague Sr. on 10 years since winning “The Amazing Race Canada”: Raising awareness for poverty and Parkinson’s

Ten years ago, Tim Hague Sr. and his son, Tim Jr. won the first-ever season of "The Amazing Race Canada".…

Alyssa Esparaz
Jul 19, 2023

In Colombia, Eldimar is wearing a bright green dress. She is sitting down outside her home and is unwrapping her gifts from her sponsor. Her sisters, both wearing red, are hugging her.

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…

Alyssa Esparaz
Jul 14, 2023

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