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David A. Dahlin, Executive Vice President

As Compassion's Executive Vice President, David is responsible for developing and supervising all aspects of the ministry's operations and managing the Global Executive Leadership Committee. Since joining Compassion's ministry in 1994, David has gained a thorough understanding of Compassion's work and a deep appreciation for the children and families he has been called to assist.

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Mark Hanlon, Senior Vice President of the USA Group

Mark’s first contact with Compassion was as a sponsor in 1977. He became a staff member in 1978 and has been a member of the Global Executive Leadership Team since 1998. Mark had a strong Christian missionary upbringing, as his parents ran inner-city missions in Washington, D.C. and Chicago.

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Bangladesh: A day with Dipu

Spend a day with Dipu and learn about what it's like to be a Compassion sponsored child.

Burkina Faso: Meningitis Story

Children in Compassion's programs are receiving an enhanced version of the meningitis vaccine, protecting them from more strains of the virus than what the government provides.

Indonesia: Andis's Story

After a life time of anger towards his father, Andis is now working to rebuild that relationship. With the Lord's help, the two are now able to spend their days working together.

Indonesia: Lia's story

Leadership Development Program student Lia is using what she's learned in school to help her family run a business.

 

Stories Documentaries

Uganda: Margaret Makhoha

Former Compassion sponsored child Margaret Makhoha is now a member of the Ugandan parliament. Watch her story as she grows from a child in poverty ... to a woman representing her people.

Haiti: Beguens Theus

Former CDSP student Beguen Theus was recently elected to the Haitian parliament.

 Quick Glimpses

Ecuador: Child Survival Mother

Meet Jennifer, a grateful mother in Compassion's Child Survival Program.

Ecuador: Ney Feeds His Chickens

Watch Ney feed his chickens, one of his household chores.

Ecuador: Cooking with Leydy

Join Leydy in her kitchen while she show you how to cook.

Ecuador: Laundry Day

Angelica helps her mom wash clothes.

Ecuador: Project EC-554

See what it's like at project EC-554 in Ecuador.

Uganda: Why Sponsor?

Have you ever wondered if your sponsorship makes a difference? It did in the life of one former Ugandan LDP student Margaret Makhoha!

Indonesia: Sugeng

Sugeng is a sponsored child who want to be a chef when he grows up.

Colombia: Rosada

Rosada is a tutor at a project and really enjoys teaching the children.

Colombia: Evelyn

Evelyn teaches dance to the children at a project.

Bangladesh: Rev. James

Learn more about the children and community at project BD102 from Rev. James.

Bangladesh: Cooking with Milton

Ever wonder what a child eats while at the project? Milton Dash tells us.

Financial Integrity

Compassion International is deeply committed to limiting overhead costs while maximizing the opportunities and effectiveness of our time-proven, child-focused program activities. As a result, during fiscal year 2010-2011, less than 20 percent of every dollar spent was used for administration and development, and more than 80 percent of every dollar spent was invested in life-changing programs.

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