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

  • Country: Philippines
  • D.O.B: April 27, 2013
  • Age: 5

  • Gender: Boy
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Leonardo

  • Country: Mexico
  • D.O.B: May 3, 2013
  • Age: 5

  • Gender: Boy
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Godwin

  • Country: Togo
  • D.O.B: August 18, 2013
  • Age: 5

  • Gender: Boy
101
Days Waiting
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Hessler

  • Country: Guatemala
  • D.O.B: July 20, 2015
  • Age: 3

  • Gender: Boy
Portrait of Jenmar Carl Doligol
Meet Jenmar Carl Doligol
Jenmar is 5 years old and lives in Philippines.
PH6260221 | Days Waiting: 151
Country: Philippines
Birthday: April 27, 2013 (5 years old)
Gender: Boy

Jenmar lives with his mother and father. Jenmar's mother is not employed. Her occupation is: Homemaker. Jenmar's father is sometimes employed. His occupation is: Day Labor / Different Jobs. Jenmar has siblings living in the household. Jenmar helps with the following duties at home: Kitchen Help, Running Errands.Jenmar's favourite activities and interests include: Art or Drawing, Basketball, Marbles, Sports, Toy Cars.Activities that Jenmar enjoys through the church are: Bible Class. At the compassion centre Jenmar's favourite activities are: Doing Arts & Crafts. Jenmar attends school. He is in the equivalent of kindergarten.Jenmar's favourite subject is art. His performance in school is average.Jenmar's family lives in the area of Barangay Poblacion, Bayugan in Philippines.

Jenmar's Country Details

North to south, 7,107 islands spread over 1,150 miles in the western Pacific Ocean to make up the country of the Philippines. About 95 percent of the population lives on the 11 largest islands. In the tropical lowlands, the climate is usually hot, humid, and rainy.

Philippine society is known for its tradition of strong family loyalty, respect for women, recognition of the mother in the family as teacher of values, and a commitment to working together in a community spirit called bayanihan.

For centuries, the Philippine Islands have been the crossroads of many cultures, including the Middle East, India, and China, which all came to trade. In 1521, Spaniard Ferdinand Magellan reached the islands, and Spain ruled them until 1898. The Philippines was granted independence from Japanese control in 1946, after Japan's defeat in World War II. Since 1986, when the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos was toppled, the Philippines has enjoyed political stability and steady economic growth.

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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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