Attending and staying in school is hard for children living in poverty.

Sources: www.childinfo.org, www.crin.org, www.who.int, www.unaids.org, www.unicef.org 

Only 49%

Of secondary school children actually attend school.

4.5 Million

Sub-Saharan African children are unable to attend school.

52%

Of children worldwide not attending school are female.

A young girl sits at a wooden school desk while painting.
How We Use This Fund

Your Donation Provides Life-Changing Education

Many families can’t afford to enroll their children in school due to the high cost of tuition, books and supplies. And some children must work to help provide for their families, instead of going to school. 

Your gift provides life-changing education to children in need. With an education, they can dream of and achieve a brighter future for themselves, their families and their communities. 

Tuition Support

  • School attendance fees. 

  • Postsecondary courses. 

  • Entrance exams. 

School Supplies

  • Textbooks. 

  • Test and lab supplies. 

  • School-required supplies. 

Specialized Education

  • Tutoring. 

  • Vocational training. 

  • Specialized teaching for diagnosed developmental and behavioral needs. 

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.

A group of girls stand in a classroom singing with their arms forming an "X" across their chests.
A teen boy wearing a bright yellow shirt smiles for the camera while leaning against a clay home.

Supporters Like You Help Teens Like Maisha

As a child, Maisha attended primary and secondary school while enrolled in the Compassion program. In high school, he dreamed of a career as a mason. 

With masonry skills, he could build a safe home for his family, something he didn’t have growing up. His center staff helped him enroll in and pay for technical school, enabling him to gain the masonry skills he needed. 

Now, Maisha is actively working on building homes for his family and those in his community. You can help young adults just like Maisha by donating today.