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A Story of Poverty and Motherhood: Cristine and CassandraA Story of Poverty and Motherhood 
January 21, 2010

Cristine was not prepared to become a mother or raise her baby in the midst of gambling, drinking and drugs. She found help and relief through Compassion's Child Survival Program.

Love that TransformsLove that Transforms 
December 4, 2009

Mercedes was attacked and assaulted at 13. The news of her pregnancy filled her with despair, but Compassion's Child Survival Program did not let her walk the path alone.

Maria Teresa and her daughter, HopeThrough the Tears…Hope  
May 27, 2009

Maria Teresa was abandoned by her husband and left to care for four children. As a victim of rape another child was on the way. The future seemed bleak, but Compassion's Child Survival Program opened just in time.

Josefa and her daughter, DorianStill Standing 
May 1, 2009

Josefa suffered when she did not receive proper medical care after the birth of her daughter. Compassion's Child Survival Program provided her opportunity to care for her children.

Hilltop Assembly of God Church releasing balloonsSmall Church Delivers a Huge Blow to Poverty  
August 4, 2008

In less than a year, Hilltop Assembly of God Church found sponsors for dozens of children in need and funded an entire Child Survival Program in Ethiopia.

Jean Carlo and Jean Pier study at Celim CSPThe Child Survival Program Solution 
July 23, 2008

As toddlers Jean Carlo and Jean Pier Taco where so malnourished they each weighed less than 15 pounds. The doctors told their mother, Martha, that they would not live to see another birthday. But the Celim Child Survival Program rescued the brothers.

Emily holds a CSP-assisted baby.10 Questions with Emily Kagiri, Child Survival Ministry Director 
March 14, 2008

Read about Emily's vision for the Child Survival Program (CSP), Compassion's ministry to infants, toddlers, pregnant mothers and caregivers.

Ambica and AkhilaCaring for Body, Soul and Mind 
January 9, 2008

Ambica was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia and frequently visited the doctor to manage the blood disorder. But each visit meant selling an acre of land from the family's dwindling farm to pay the medical bills. Compassion's Child Survival Program changed that.

Lindina and her husband, IsmaelThings Will Be Different 
September 17, 2007

At the Kaleb Child Survival Program mothers learn to provide for the physical, social, mental and spiritual needs of their children.

Susana and her son, KevinBreaking the Cycle 
July 16, 2007

Through the support of the Voice and Christian Thinking Child Survival Program, Susana Paulean learns to break the cycle of neglect.

Caroline with daughterWitnessing a Miracle 
June 4, 2007

At the Buyondo Child Survival Program, 50 mothers — 17 of whom are pregnant — and 33 children, including Caroline Juma and her daughter, Esther, are benefiting from holistic child care.

A Mother's Call for Help 
February 8, 2007

"I want my child to grow up healthy, without any sickness," says Vellathai. "Without the help of the Child Survival Program we cannot take care of our daily needs as well as the doctor's expenses when our baby becomes sick."

BlancaRest for the Weary 
October 4, 2006

When a friend told Blanca Yépez about the Vida Child Survival Program, Blanca knew God had answered her prayers. Now she shares the priceless lessons she learns with other mothers in her community.
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