Sponsoring a Child is Just Part of Compassion's Ministry to Children in Need.

Sponsor a Child — At Compassion we take a committed, long-term approach to fighting child poverty. Our Holistic Child Development Model is made up of four comprehensive programs investing in children from the beginning of their lives until they’ve reached adulthood, and covering everything from prenatal care to university-level education.

Our one-to-one Child Sponsorship Program allows you to personally connect with a specific child and build a life-changing relationship. When you sponsor a child, you have the opportunity to influence that child during adolescence, one of the most pivotal developmental periods.

Three additional programs round out the Child Development Model. Our Child Survival Program ministers to mothers and babies during the critical first years of life. Our Leadership Development Program champions promising young adults to continue their education and develop their leadership abilities. Our Complementary Interventions address a variety of additional needs that complete the other programs.

 
 
 

Compassion Sunday 2012
Compassion Sunday

Add your voice to thousands of sponsors speaking up for children in great need on Compassion Sunday, April 22, 2012

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Rescue Babies and Mothers Child Survival Program

Good News: The top causes of infant deaths can be prevented — malaria, diarrhea, measles, AIDS and malnutrition.

For just $20 a month you can provide lifesaving aid to moms and babies living in poverty.

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Develop a Future Leader Leadership Development Program

Our student leaders are working to make a difference in their countries.

Our student leaders have graduated from the Child Sponsorship Program, and now you can help them become leaders in the fight against poverty.

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Help Highly At Risk Children
Highly Vulnerable Children

Many children living in poverty need extra attention and protection because of severely ill parents or because they are at risk for abuse.

Your donation to this fund will provide much needed help.

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What Makes Compassion Distinct

Compassion focuses on the spiritual, physical, economic and social needs of children in poverty. Our Christian holistic child development program is:

  • Christ Centered

    Christ Centered.

    Jesus is at the heart of Compassion's ministry and each child has the opportunity to hear the gospel in an age-appropriate and culturally relevant way.

  • Child Focused

    Child Focused.

    Compassion focuses on the individual child and his or her development. A transformed child will inevitably change his or her environment.

  • Church Based

    Church Based.

    The Church is God's chosen instrument to bring hope and deliver justice to the poor and oppressed. Compassion partners with local Christian churches to equip them for ministry to children.

  • Committed to Integrity

    Committed to Integrity.

    We're dedicated to delivering excellent programs with complete integrity.

Learn ways you can engage in the Great Commission through Compassion's programs.
Compassion International Annual Report

Compassion International’s Annual Report, One on Purpose, is now available.

As part of our stewardship to you, we invite you to read Compassion’s 2010/2011 Annual Report. We hope you are encouraged as you see the incredible difference you are making.