Young people in poverty lack the skills needed to thrive as adults in their communities.

Sources: www.uis.unesco.org, www.unesco.org 

Almost 60%

of youths aged 15 to 17 are out of school in sub-Saharan Africa.

251 Million

children and youths are still not in school worldwide.

754 Million

adults worldwide can’t read or write.

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How We Use This Fund

Your Donation Delivers Training & Resources to Young Adults

Young people in poverty face incredible challenges when preparing for their future. Some can’t attend school due to the cost. Others must work to provide for their families instead of going to school. 

Sadly, this means many lack the skills needed to find fulfilling work and succeed as adults. Your donation provides youths aged 12+ with training and educational paths based on their unique potential and God-given talents. 

Informal Education

  • Vocational training. 

  • Apprenticeships. 

  • Job-search skills and computer literacy. 

Income Generation Resources

  • Business training. 

  • Financing. 

  • Seed capital and microloans. 

Formal Education

  • Entrance exam fees. 

  • University tuition support. 

  • Seminary tuition support. 

Your Contributions Are Stewarded Wisely

Every gift you give through Compassion is handled with integrity and care. We follow strict financial guardrails to ensure accountability, transparency and the flexibility to invest wisely for long-term impact. Here’s a brief explanation of how funds are allocated:

In fiscal year 2025, 80% of every dollar went straight to program work through our local church partners — including education, medical care, nutrition, child protection and sharing God’s love with children living in poverty and their families.

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A young man sits between two vehicles surrounded by tools while smiling.

Supporters Like You Help Young Adults Like Kevin

Kevin is a teen in Honduras, where trafficking and drug activity endanger many youths. Young men his age are often pulled into dangerous lifestyles that end in tragedy. 

But thanks to supporters like you, Kevin received vocational training from his Compassion center. He achieved his dream of becoming a mechanic to support his family in the future. 

Your donation will help other young adults like Kevin avoid becoming victims of violence by empowering them to succeed.