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

  • Country: Ghana
  • D.O.B: April 24, 2016
  • Age: 4

  • Gender: Girl
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Daniel

  • Country: Colombia
  • D.O.B: January 8, 2012
  • Age: 8

  • Gender: Boy
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Kishan

  • Country: Sri Lanka
  • D.O.B: April 21, 2015
  • Age: 5

  • Gender: Boy
395
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Latif

  • Country: Burkina Faso
  • D.O.B: December 2, 2015
  • Age: 4

  • Gender: Boy
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Meet Abena Maasonuo
Emmanuella is 4 years old and lives in Ghana.
GH9770176 | Days Waiting: 396
Country: Ghana
Birthday: April 24, 2016 (4 years old)
Gender: Girl

Emmanuella lives with her mother and father. Emmanuella's mother is sometimes employed. Her occupation is: Agriculture / Farmer. Emmanuella's father is sometimes employed. His occupation is: Mechanic. Emmanuella has siblings living in the household. Emmanuella helps with the following duties at home: Running Errands.Emmanuella's favourite activities and interests include: Art or Drawing, Group Games.Activities that Emmanuella enjoys through the church are: Sunday School/Church.Emmanuella does not attend school. She is in the equivalent of kindergarten.Emmanuella's family lives in the area of Kwesi Fante in Ghana.

Emmanuella's Country Details

The Republic of Ghana is a coastal country in western Africa with a tropical climate. The small country, about the size of Oregon, is hot and humid because it borders the Gulf of Guinea. Once called the Gold Coast, Ghana is rich in natural resources including gold, diamonds and rubber. Even though the country is wealthy in resources about 45 percent of Ghana's population live in extreme poverty making less than $1 a day.

Most of Ghana's more than 21 million people live in cities. About 98 percent of the country's population is African, split among six major tribes. But the country is flooded with refugees from its neighbors, war-torn Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo. Sixty-three percent of the country's population is Christian, 16 percent is Muslim and 21 percent follow indigenous beliefs. English is the official language but some people speak native African languages such as Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe and Ga.

Though Ghana was the first British colonial country in Africa to gain its independence, the country has been plagued by political violence since it was established in 1957. Between 1957 and 1979 the country had a series of bloody and bloodless coups. Finally in 1992, a new constitution establishing a multi-party government was adopted and remains in place today.

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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 giving them the opportunity to hear about and experience the love of Jesus from caring local church staff and volunteers.

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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The love and support of a local church and the opportunity to hear about Jesus Because Compassion partners with local churches, children are connected to a local Christian community where they have the opportunity to hear the gospel from caring church staff and volunteers.
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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?

Absolutely not! We encourage children and families of all faiths and backgrounds to register in our programs and would never require or coerce anyone to convert to Christianity.

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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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