WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

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Donate to Meet a Need

Donate to help meet critical needs for millions of children in extreme poverty.

 

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Become a Volunteer

Use your talents and time on behalf of children in poverty around the world.

 

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The Compassion Experience

Witness the realities of life for children living in extreme poverty and the local church’s incredible response.

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Write Your Child

Build a bond with your sponsored child, using letter-writing ideas and tips.

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Visit Your Child

Join an organized sponsor tour or arrange for an individual personal visit.

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Pray for Your Child

Find prayer requests each month for the children we serve.

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PARTNER WITH US

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Churches

Join 10,000+ U.S. churches living out their faith through child sponsorship.

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Businesses

Develop cooperative, sustainable solutions to help children in poverty.

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Speakers & Artists

Authors, musicians, and others act as messengers of our mission.

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Events & Festivals

Attend events and festivals to advocate on behalf of the poor.

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Compassion Careers

We look for talented people to make a difference for children living in poverty.

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Press & Media

Press releases, press kits, multimedia gallery, FAQ and expert resources.

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