Compassion: A Christian Ministry Serving Children in Poverty
Compassion International is a Christian ministry working to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. You can join us in this mission starting today.
A Christian Ministry Empowering Children to Overcome Poverty
Around 412 million children live in extreme poverty around the world. These little ones go without nutritious meals, medical care, education and other essentials, preventing them from thriving.
Jesus fed the hungry. He gave water to the thirsty. He healed the sick. And he shared the hope of the gospel. As his followers, we’re called to do the same.
Compassion International is a Christian organization fighting back against child poverty.
In partnership with local churches, we provide the consistent spiritual, physical, emotional and mental care children need to reach their full potential. We meet their right-now needs, such as nutrition and medical care, and prepare them for a brighter future by offering education and mentorship.
With this care, children can become thriving followers of Jesus, empowered to overcome poverty and help others do the same.
What Makes Our Christian Ministry Different?
Many Christian nonprofits help children living in poverty. But Compassion International is different. Our programs are:
Christ-centered. Jesus is at the center of everything we do, so every child in our program hears the gospel and sees it in action through local church pastors, volunteers and sponsors.
Church-driven. We empower local churches in impoverished communities to serve children in need. This enables churches to fulfill their role as sources of light and hope, representing Christ and making disciples in their communities.
Child-focused. We exist to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. As children grow into thriving followers of Jesus, they can transform their families, communities and nations.
Compassion partners with 8,000+ local churches in 29 countries around the world (and counting). Currently, over 2.4 million children are known, loved and protected within our programs.
Partner With Our Christian Ministry: Become a Child Sponsor
Millions of children are in need of the gospel. And we can’t reach them without your help. You can partner with Compassion to release more children from poverty in Jesus’ name by becoming a child sponsor.
As a sponsor, you’ll encourage a child and donate to them monthly. This consistent support empowers a local church to care for a child’s immediate needs, introduce them to the hope of the gospel and prepare them for a brighter future.
Child sponsorship gives a child the opportunity to encounter Jesus while seeing the truth of the good news in action. You’ll provide a child with:
An introduction to the gospel.
Education.
Medical care.
Safe community.
Protection from abuse.
Nutrition support.
Disaster relief.
A voice of their own.
With their needs met, children go from surviving to thriving, equipped to become self-sufficient adults who can break the chains of poverty in their lives. Sponsorship isn’t charity — it’s consistent care that fuels a child’s transformation, ensuring they become who God called them to be.
According to a survey of 99 Compassion alumni in the Dominican Republic, 97% of those surveyed were released from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Your Yes Empowers a Child Living in Poverty
Donate to Children in Need
Donate monthly to a child in need by becoming a child sponsor. Your consistent donation will provide the faithful love and care a child needs to leave poverty behind.