Frequently Asked Questions

Compassion International is a Christian child development ministry dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.   

We care for vulnerable children with programs delivered through local churches in their communities. By hearing the gospel and receiving medical checkups, nutrition support and other critical care, children are empowered to overcome poverty and help others do the same.  

Through child sponsorship, Compassion equips over 8,000 local churches in 29 countries to know, love and protect vulnerable children living in their communities. 

With the support of these churches and loving sponsors, we provide for each child’s right-now and long-term needs, from medical care to education.  

As their needs are met, children are empowered to escape poverty and become changemakers, transforming their families, communities and nations. 

As Christians, Compassion is called to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us, and we are committed to using them wisely. We regularly conduct internal and independent audits within our country offices and our Global Ministry Center in Colorado Springs. 

Every financial process undergoes rigorous and ongoing scrutiny to ensure that funds are properly received, tracked, and managed. We continuously monitor the child development centers to ensure they are making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children we serve.  

Our goal is that the children in our program follow Jesus Christ; support themselves and share with others in need; are responsible members of their communities and nations; and maintain their own physical well-being by the time they graduate from our Child Sponsorship Program.   

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