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Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program gives children the skills and
opportunities to overcome poverty.
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Niyonizeye

  • Country: Rwanda
  • D.O.B: January 7, 2009
  • Age: 10

  • Gender: Girl
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kwesi Atta

  • Country: Ghana
  • D.O.B: September 22, 2002
  • Age: 16

  • Gender: Boy
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Ezrah

  • Country: Philippines
  • D.O.B: February 23, 2012
  • Age: 7

  • Gender: Girl
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Widinson

  • Country: Ecuador
  • D.O.B: January 22, 2015
  • Age: 4

  • Gender: Boy
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Meet Niyonizeye Honoline
Niyonizeye is 10 years old and lives in Rwanda.
RW6700135 | Days Waiting: 24
Country: Rwanda
Birthday: January 7, 2009 (10 years old)
Gender: Girl

Niyonizeye lives with her mother and father. Niyonizeye's mother is sometimes employed. Her occupation is: Agriculture / Farmer. Niyonizeye's father is sometimes employed. His occupation is: Agriculture / Farmer. Niyonizeye has siblings living in the household. Niyonizeye helps with the following duties at home: Carries Water.Niyonizeye's favourite activities and interests include: Ball Games.Activities that Niyonizeye enjoys through the church are: Sunday School/Church. Niyonizeye attends school. She is in the equivalent of grade 2.Niyonizeye's favourite subject is math. Her performance in school is average.Niyonizeye's family lives in the area of Banyarwanda in Rwanda.

Niyonizeye's Country Details

Rwanda consists mainly of grassy uplands and hills that extend southeast from a chain of volcanoes in the northwest. It is divided by several rivers and has many lakes. The climate is temperate with two annual rainy seasons.

Rwanda's population density is the highest in sub-Saharan Africa, but few live in villages or cities. Nearly every family lives in a self-contained compound. There are three Rwandan ethnic groups: The Tutsis (14 percent) are pastoral, the Hutus (85 percent) are farmers, and the Twa (1 percent) are pygmies.

For more than 400 years, Rwanda was ruled by a Tutsi monarchy. In 1959, Hutus gained control of the government. A Tutsi-led insurrection in 1990 led to bitter civil strife, which culminated in 1994 with an estimated 800,000 people being killed and 2 million fleeing to neighboring countries. A new constitution was adopted in 1995, and many refugees have since returned, but the country still struggles with the devastating effects of the war.

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Compassion’s ministry is focused on what we call holistic child development. This means developing children in all the different aspects of their lives—their minds, bodies and relationships while discovering God’s love for them in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

How does sponsorship help kids?

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Formal and non-formal educational opportunitiesCompassion assists children with their primary school education and gives opportunities to attend secondary school, as well as providing vocational training opportunities and extra-curricular activities such as sports, field trips, music and computer training.
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Health care, hygiene training and supplementary foodKids get a healthy snack or meal when they attend program activities, receive regular health check-ups, and learn how to take care of their bodies and form healthy relationships.
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Age-appropriate Christian teaching and discipleshipChildren are introduced to the good news of how God has shown his love for the world by sending Jesus Christ and how this good news changes everything in our lives.
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Personal attention, guidance and loveChildren are cared for and invested in by members of their own communities, who encourage them to discover their unique gifts, passions and abilities. Their sponsors also play an important role in this through their prayers and letters.

Why do you work with local churches?

Compassion works exclusively with local churches because they can best understand and respond to the challenges in their communities. They are known and trusted by their neighbours and are able to reach those in the greatest need. We equip our local church partners with the resources, training and expertise to help children escape poverty. Each church is empowered to implement the program in a way that meets the specific needs of the children they serve.

Do kids need to be Christian to be in Compassion’s program?

Compassion helps people in a way that protects their dignity as human beings made in the image of God. That’s why we accept people of all faiths into our programs and don’t require or coerce them to change. However, ending poverty requires dealing with every aspect of people’s beings—including telling them about God’s love for them in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn More

Does child development really work?

You bet! According to independent research, Compassion kids are:
  • 27–40 per cent more likely to finish secondary education;
  • about 35 per cent more likely to have white collar employment as adults; and
  • 40–70 per cent more likely to become church leaders
…than their unsponsored peers. When you sponsor with Compassion, you are making a significant and long-term difference to your child’s future!

At Compassion, we take financial stewardship seriously.

As certified members of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, Compassion Canada is committed to handling the finances entrusted to us with the utmost integrity. This year, 84.7 per cent of funds were used for program activities benefiting the children we serve, and 15.3 per cent for support services.

Today, children around the world are discovering that poverty doesn’t have to be their future. Help one more do the same by sponsoring with Compassion!

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