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Three Compassion-Assisted Children Die in Earthquake 
May 31, 2006

Three Compassion International-assisted children died in Saturday's massive earthquake on Indonesia's Java island (May 27, 2006). Their names were ...

After 12-Year Hiatus, Compassion International Back on Television 
May 30, 2006

Beginning June 1, Compassion International is breaking back into the television scene. Compassion will air a 30-minute television special in major ...

Olympic Medalist Runs BolderBOULDER for Children in Poverty 
May 22, 2006

Olympic Silver Medalist Matt Hemingway will run in the BolderBOULDER on May 29 on behalf of Compassion International. He finished second in the high ...

Too Small to Ignore Receives Best Outreach Resource Award 
May 12, 2006

Too Small to Ignore: Why Children Are the Next Big Thing, the highly acclaimed book by noted child advocate Dr. Wess Stafford, has won the Year's ...

Thousands of children around the globe prepare for Compassion Sunday event with prayer, fasting  
April 24, 2006

In preparation for Compassion International's annual Compassion Sunday event, thousands of children around the world are joining child advocates in ...

Compassion International Deemed Top 1 Percent of Charities for Financial Integrity 
April 5, 2006

Compassion International, a long-term Christian child development ministry, has been recognized in the top 1 percent of 5,000 charities ranked by ...

Concert Tour Shares Message of Hope 
March 1, 2006

Dynamic Christian artists Geoff Moore, Caedmon's Call and Bebo Norman are partnering with Compassion International this spring to bring music and ...

Rebecca St. James Speaks Against Poverty in Africa 
February 2, 2006

Grammy Award winning artist and spokesperson for Compassion International Rebecca St. James is lending her voice to the cause of the poor and ...

Mobilizing Christians to Fight Poverty 
January 11, 2006

Compassion International, a long-term Christian child development ministry, has joined the Micah Challenge to support its efforts to mobilize ...

Lives Renewed by Compassion International's Tsunami Relief Efforts 
December 19, 2005

Nearly a year after the devastating tsunami in Asia, hundreds of families are back in homes and at work because of ...

Compassion's Poverty Poll Shows Optimism Among Young Adults  
December 5, 2005

A new poll indicates that American young adults, more than any other age group, believe they can make a difference in poverty overseas. The poll, ...

Innovative AIDS Program Saves Lives of African Children 
December 1, 2005

More than 250 East African children are receiving life-sustaining AIDS therapy as a result of an innovative program from Compassion ...

Speaking Up for Children 
October 10, 2005

It's time for Americans to radically change the way they think about children, according to Dr. Wess Stafford, President of Compassion International. ...

Distributing Hope to the Children Affected by Hurricane Katrina 
September 12, 2005

Compassion International, in cooperation with International Bible Society (IBS), is distributing 180,000 copies of The Survivors to children affected ...

Compassion Provides Booklets to Children Affected by Hurricane Katrina 
September 6, 2005

In an effort to provide help to the children traumatized by Hurricane Katrina, Compassion, in cooperation with International Bible Society, will be ...

Kerusso Presents a $250,000 Check to Compassion International 
July 12, 2005

Compassion International, a long-term child development ministry, received a $250,000 check today from Kerusso, an apparel and gift company. The ...

Compassion International Receives Top Financial Rating for Fourth Consecutive Year 
April 19, 2005

Compassion International, a long-term child development ministry, has received the top four-star rating from Charity Navigator, one of the United ...

Mobilizing Christians to Fight Poverty 
January 12, 2005

Compassion International, a long-term Christian child development ministry, has joined the Micah Challenge to support their efforts to mobilize ...

A Concert for the Children 
August 20, 2004

Three dynamic Christian artists — Geoff Moore, Kristy Starling and Big Daddy Weave — are partnering with Compassion International this fall to bring ...

Famine Crisis in Tanzania 
April 19, 2004

Despite recent rainfall in the East African country of Tanzania, a severe famine has prompted Compassion International, one of the world's largest ...

A Call for Prayer 
March 23, 2004

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 22, 2004 - Officials with Compassion International today issued a call for prayer for the country of Indonesia after a ...

A Compassionate Milestone 
May 15, 2003

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 15, 2003 -- Despite nationwide economic troubles, Compassion International has continued to grow and has reached a major ...

Compassion International Announces Partnership with Acappella 
March 21, 2003

Compassion International is excited to announce that the award-winning vocal group Acappella has joined its roster of partnering music artists.

Taking It to the Streets 
February 19, 2003

A unique conference focused on urban youth ministry is bringing inspiration, encouragement and practical knowledge to workers who may be facing burnout.

Michael W. Smith Helps Compassion Gain Nearly 4,000 Sponsorships 
January 31, 2003

Compassion International today announced that nearly 4,000 children have been sponsored in just six weeks through the recent efforts of their Grammy Award-winning partner artist, Michael W. Smith.

Gift Giving Got Your Goat? 
Monday, December 9, 2002

Want to find a unique present that will have lasting impact? Compassion International, one of the nation's fastest- growing charities for impoverished children around the world, may have the answer with its Haiti Goat Project.

Christmas Around the World 
Thursday, December 19, 2002

When Manuela Santana sits down for her Christmas dinner this year, it won't be the usual roast duck, turkey or ham to which most Americans are accustomed. Instead, the 11-year-old girl will feast on rice and pigeon peas, a dish native to her home in the Dominican Republic.
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