Books
Too Small to Ignore: Why Children Are the Next Big Thing
Reflecting on his childhood in West Africa, this moving manifesto by Wess Stafford unveils God's heart for children and the poor while offering real-world suggestions to help us fulfill the calling to reach out to "the least of these."
Fields of the Fatherless
An inspirational book that weaves together a powerful collection of Bible verses and stories that emphasize the biblical mandate to care for the poor and the oppressed.
The Skeptics Guide to the Global AIDS Crisis
In plain language, Dale Hansen Bourke presents the reality of this devastating disease and explores its widespread effect on our world.
A Country Far Away
This children's book uses colorful illustrations to tell the story of two children living on opposite sides of the world and contrasts their vastly different lifestyles.
Articles
4-14 Window (PDF/66KB)
This article explores the implications of the fact that nearly 85 percent of people who accept Christ do so between the ages of 4 and 14.
Poverty's Toxic Legacy
This article from Wireless Age Magazine looks at Compassion's unique approach to fighting the problem of poverty by changing the lives of children.
Kingdom Upside Down
This Wireless Age Magazine article reviews Compassion President Wess Stafford's new child advocacy book Too Small to Ignore: Why Children Are the Next Big Thing.
Biblical Resources
Bible Verses on Children and Poverty (PDF/1.13MB)
