Millions of children around the world are impacted by the challenges of poverty.

Sources: www.unicef.org, www.data.unicef.org

333 Million

Children worldwide live in extreme poverty and suffer from its effects. 

45 Million

Children under five worldwide suffer from wasting or acute malnutrition. 

264 Million

Children and youth worldwide can’t attend school due to poverty and other challenges. 

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How We Use This Fund

Your Donation Meets a Child's Most Urgent Needs

This fund is used for any pressing needs in our field countries. Your gift will bring hope and care to children facing the most challenging situations, from natural disasters to disease. 

Gifts to this fund are given to children and families on an as-needed basis.  

Compassion staff work closely with local church partners to determine what funding is needed and how your donation can be used most effectively. 

Your gift to the Critical Program Needs Fund will be an answer to prayer for things like clean water, new computers, ongoing medical treatment and beyond. 

Nutrition Support

Nutritious food support for those suffering from malnutrition; clean water for drinking and showering. 

Medical Care

Checkups, immunizations, dental care and ongoing medical treatment. 

Educational Support

School fees, supplies and equipment necessary to offer kids quality educations. 

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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Donating Helps Children Like Joycelyn

When Joycelyn was diagnosed with a serious kidney disorder at age 2, her family fell into debt trying to afford treatment. 

Compassion stepped in with medical support, food and help finding work — just when they needed it most. “Because of Compassion,” Joycelyn’s mother says, “we’re no longer in debt, and we always have food to eat.”