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 | | A Girl in Uniform, A Child of Hope
June 22, 2009
Leaticia's dream to become a military doctor was first a prayer and is now transforming into reality. Through the Lord and Compassion she is defeating the bonds of poverty. |
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 | | A Good Start
October 16, 2008
At an early age Francis knew he would have to work to help provide for the family. But his uncle registered him at Compassion-assisted child development center, and now he has a good start to life and a bright future. |
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 | | Breathing at Last
September 17, 2008
As a young boy, Tertus battled asthma. His mother used all the family's money for his diagnosis and struggled to get him proper treatment. When she registered her son at a Compassion-assisted child development center they found hope and health. |
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 | | A Burkinabe Family Comes to Christ
May 19, 2008
"At that time I could not believe that I myself would be Christian," Fati said, smiling. What convinced her to give her life to Jesus was Compassion taking care of her daughters with no ulterior motives. |
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 | | Compassion Energizes Child Evangelism in Burkina Faso
February 12, 2007
A church in Burkina Faso expands their children's ministry through the support of Compassion sponsors. |
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 | | A Story of the Heart
May 16, 2006
Since she was a little girl, Rasmata had always had chest pains. But lack of resources kept her family from getting proper medical care. Thanks to the physical exam she received at her Compassion-assisted project, Rasmata's heart problem was discovered and now she is receiving treatment. |
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 | | Burkina Faso's Migrant Sons and Daughters Return
January 20, 2006
Regional civil strife has forced many migrant families to return to their homeland, Burkina Faso. Read how Compassion is bringing healing and hope to 4,000-plus Burkinabe children -- many from refugee families that earn less than $1 a day. |
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 | | Compassion Expands to Drumbeats in West Africa
August 1, 2004
Compassion president Dr. Wess Stafford gives a heartfelt expression to his joy at hearing the drumbeats of Compassion's ministry right at the back yard of his childhood home in Africa. |
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 | | Burkina Faso, Land of the Upright
August 1, 2004
While one would expect that with such desolate poverty the people of Burkina would walk with stooping shoulders and downcast faces, nothing could be further from reality. The Burkinabe are a people who walk with dignity. Indeed, Burkina Faso means "Land of the Upright." |
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 | | Interview with Country Director George Gitau
July 9, 2004
Burkina Faso Country Director George Gitau discusses the challenges and successes of establishing the first West African Compassion office. |
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 | | Headed West
April 30, 2004
Compassion expands its work to West Africa with the launching of projects in Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. "To start," says George Gitau, the new country director, "we plan to open seven projects and register 1,400 children in July 2004." |
