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A woman in Togo sits in a classroom where children are working on a chalkboard in the background.

8 people who play a key role in releasing a child from poverty

As a Compassion sponsor, you play a crucial role in releasing a child from poverty in Jesus’ name. You help…

Alyssa Esparaz
Aug 24, 2022

A boy in a blue striped shirt smiles at the camera

Is sponsorship a band-aid solution to helping kids in poverty?

Our mission at Compassion is to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Maybe you’ve heard this and asked what…

Rebekah Malbrecht
Aug 18, 2022

The back of Ria's head as she looks at a screen dispalying a Zoom call

WATCH: Compassion alumna Ria connects with her former Compassion centre

On July 13, a small group of Compassion sponsors were part of a first-of-its-kind Compassion Canada virtual event. They had…

Compassion Canada
Aug 15, 2022

Eric’s story: What makes life meaningful?

Each of our lives is one story comprised of many. The stories of our families, the stories of our communities,…

Rebekah Malbrecht
Aug 11, 2022

‘Thirteen Lives’ soccer team: Meet the boy who first spoke to the rescue divers

Thirteen Lives is a film directed by Ron Howard that brings us back into the story of the Thai soccer…

Alyssa Esparaz
Aug 10, 2022

Hello, I’m Hunger

Hello, my name is Hunger. You may know my voice. I am a part of the human experience, sending signals…

Compassion Canada
Aug 1, 2022

A girl in a colourful dress holds a balloon six and wears a birthday hat

6 tips for a fun, intentional and budget-friendly birthday party

Do you love birthdays? I do. Party hats, birthday cake and celebrating life are guaranteed to make me grin ear…

Rebekah Malbrecht
Jul 18, 2022

Canada Day: Reflecting on our diversity and impact

Happy Canada Day! Today, we wanted to bring you back to these words we shared on Canada Day back in…

Alyssa Esparaz
Jun 30, 2022

New ways to give! We’re now accepting cryptocurrency

At Compassion Canada we are unwavering about our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name! And part of…

Compassion Canada
Jun 24, 2022

Compassionate Canadians: Compassion comes alive from coast to coast

If you’ve ever travelled abroad, you may have had this experience… a joyful reaction when you share with someone that…

Anita Lee
Jun 23, 2022

Day of the African Child: Empowering communities through education

As an African child myself, I was raised in the culturally diverse country of Nigeria with a consciousness that formal…

Rayo Adegoke
Jun 14, 2022

An older black man smiles as he sits beside two happy kids

Child labour rising: A short documentary

Child labour. All over the world, young children are required to work hazardous jobs to help their families make ends…

Elizabeth St. John
Jun 10, 2022

Children flying kites in a field in Togo.

How child labour destroys childhood joy

The sound of children laughing and shrieking as they jump through front lawn sprinklers while their bare feet run freely…

Elizabeth St. John
Jun 10, 2022

Martin’s story: A life of service and giving back

One of the beautiful things about children is their pure and contagious joy. Their ability to see goodness and experience…

Elizabeth St. John
Jun 2, 2022

Five girls each hold a sanitary napkin together in a circle for Menstrual Health Day

Period privilege and empowering girls to bleed with dignity

Ladies, what’s your day like when you’re on your period? I know it may be somewhat of a personal question…

Elizabeth St. John
May 26, 2022

A portriat of Ria sitting in her church.

Ria’s story: Growing in confidence and in Christ

My name is Ria. I was born and raised in Baguio City, Philippines and I am a proud Compassion alumna.…

Compassion Canada
May 16, 2022

Resilience and impact: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

I have been Asian for over 25 years. In the many different seasons of my life, navigating my Asian identity…

Alyssa Esparaz
May 11, 2022

Anu and Allison sit together at a table.

[WATCH] Compassion and Justice: Creating a world for moms, children and all of us to thrive

Watch this historic conversation with Allison Alley (former President & CEO, Compassion Canada) and Anu George Canjanathoppil (CEO, International Justice Mission…

Compassion Canada
May 6, 2022

A girl stands before a patchwork curtain and looks ahead

Part One: Protecting what matters

Of all the work we do for and with children, there is a substantial argument that child protection is one…

Rebekah Malbrecht
May 5, 2022

A woman in a blue vest hugs three young boys and they are all smiling

Part Two: Child protection in action

Warning: This content includes mention of abuse. We recommend you read with discretion. When we say children matter, we mean…

Rebekah Malbrecht
May 5, 2022

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