Unsponsored children need critical support as they wait for sponsors, often for months.

333 Million

Children live in extreme poverty around the world. 

4.8 Million

Children under the age of five died in 2023 alone.

3+ Months

Is the average wait for a child in our program.

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How We Use This Fund

Make a Difference for an Unsponsored Child

Hundreds of thousands of children enrolled in Compassion programs are without sponsors. Because of your gift, a waiting child receives the same care as sponsored children right away. 

Your donation will speak hope into a child’s heart and provide life-changing support while he or she waits. 

Basic Nutrition

  • Nutritious meals. 

  • Clean drinking water. 

  • Hygiene necessities. 

Medical Care

  • Health checkups. 

  • Illness prevention. 

  • Vaccinations. 

Education

  • Tutoring. 

  • School supplies. 

  • Assistance with school fees. 

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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.

We invest every dollar in one of three ways

  1. Implementing our program today

  2. Inviting the next child (and their supporter) into the program

  3. Sustaining and enhancing our ability to deliver excellent programs

These investments are typically referred to as “Program,” “Fundraising” and “Administrative” expenses, respectively. Compassion’s rigorous annual strategic planning and budgeting process determines the resources allocated to Program, Fundraising and Administration. Our policy is to ensure that 75 to 82 cents on the dollar will always be allocated to Program expenses.

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Love and Care for an Unsponsored Child

Children living in poverty around the world are waiting for the critical support they need to survive and thrive. You can end their wait by donating today. 

Your gift to the Unsponsored Children’s Fund will ensure a child receives the hope of Jesus, food, medical care, educational support and more.