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Alexis
- Country: Ecuador
- D.O.B: April 26, 2009
- Age: 8
- Gender: Boy
Sponsor with Compassion
Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program gives children the skills and
opportunities to overcome poverty.
opportunities to overcome poverty.
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Jaroen
- Country: Thailand
- D.O.B: November 11, 2012
- Age: 4
- Gender: Boy
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Nhyiraba
- Country: Ghana
- D.O.B: August 7, 2012
- Age: 4
- Gender: Girl
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Geofrey
- Country: Tanzania
- D.O.B: January 12, 2012
- Age: 5
- Gender: Boy
Meet Alexis Danilo Chalac�n Espa�a
Alexis is 8 years old and lives in Ecuador.
EC1290620 | Days Waiting: 291
Alexis lives with his father and his mother. He is responsible for making beds and running errands. His father is employed as a farmer and his mother is employed as a farmer. As part of Compassion's ministry, Alexis participates in vacation Bible school. He is also in primary school where his performance is average. There are 3 children in the family. Soccer, playing with cars and bicycling are his favourite activities. Because of your sponsorship, Alexis has new opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Thank you for your concern and prayers.
Alexis's Country Details
Straddling the equator, Ecuador is home to two Andes mountain ranges that split the country into three zones. The lowlands are hot and humid and the highlands temperate. To the east are tropical rain forests and river valleys.
The Ecuadorian population is more urban than rural, and mostly Indian or of mixed ancestry. Spanish is the official language, but many Indians speak Quechua, the language of the Incas, and practice traditional religions.
Spanish conquistador Pizarro invaded Ecuador in 1532 and soon controlled it. In 1830, the county won sole independence and is now one of the continent's more stable democracies. In 1972, oil exports began providing foreign exchange funds, which fueled inflation and widened the gap between rich and poor. With the decline of oil production, Ecuador has increased tourism and mining ventures. In the 1990s, governmental and social reforms were attempted but lacked popular support. A border dispute with Peru broke out into skirmishes in 1995; a cease-fire was signed, but tensions still remain.
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?
Compassion 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.
Kids 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.
Children 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.
Children 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 MoreDoes 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.
This year, 85.7 per cent of funds were used for program activities benefitting the children we serve, and 14.3 per cent for fundraising and administrative expenses.
As certified members of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and the Better Business Bureau of Canada, Compassion is committed to handling the finances entrusted to us with the utmost integrity.
This commitment goes beyond Canada. For 13 consecutive years, Charity Navigator has awarded Compassion International its highest rating — four-stars — for responsible financial management.
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!
Alexis is in the process of getting sponsored by someone else.
While we're sorry you could not sponsor this specific child, we would love to help you find a different child to sponsor.
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