Nearly 10 percent of Mexico's 106 million people live on less than U.S.$1 a day. Children make up more than half of the country's population. But many of these children do not enjoy their childhood. Because of extreme poverty, about 3.5 million Mexican children ages 12 to 17 are in the workforce. These children often migrate from rural areas to cities — with or without their parents — to work. They must contend with family instability, lack of care and nurturing, and being alone. But because of support from sponsors like you, more than 14,000 Mexican children receive the love and attention they need by participating in 95 Compassion-assisted projects.  

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