Siphora prays with her mother
    Faith
    6 Things To Do Over Lent That Don’t Include Fasting
    Though fasting is one of the most traditional practices over Lent, there are other ways to honor this time. To help you get started, we’ve put together some ideas.
    Scarle reads a letter from her sponsor
    Dominican Republic Sponsorship
    Why I See My Disability as a Blessing
    When I was a baby, I lost the use of my arms and legs. With the support of my sponsors and the tutors at my Compassion center, I’m moving steadily toward my future with a lot of faith and hope!
    Samuel
    Uganda Education
    Meeting the Couple Who Put Him Through College
    After a childhood in poverty, Samuel is now a Ph.D. student in Uganda. Recently, he met the sponsors who helped transform his life through education.
    2 boys sit outside of their school
    Letter Writing Sponsorship
    What to Avoid in Letters: Oversharing
    Learn what it means to overshare and get tips for avoiding it when you write to the child you sponsor.
    Wennefangdé
    Burkina Faso Crisis Poverty
    Hunger in a Refugee Camp During the Global Food Crisis
    The global food crisis is impacting millions, but none more than hungry children in poverty. When Wennefangdé’s family’s village was attacked, they lost their farm and went to live on the outskirts of a camp for displaced people.
    Kasey and Evie
    Advocacy
    4 Uplifting Stories of Child Advocates
    Meet passionate people who have spoken up and acted boldly on behalf of children living in poverty.
    Jenith stands next to a wall of child photos
    Letter Writing Sponsorship
    Advice From the Woman Who Writes to 52 Children in Poverty
    We sat down with sponsor and correspondent Jenith, who writes 50-plus letters a month to children living in poverty. Why? Because she believes that words of truth have the power to change a young person’s life — including your sponsored child’s!
    the family stands outside their home
    Kenya Child Sponsorship
    From Crime to Faith: How Sponsorship Helped Lead a Family to Christ
    Have you ever wondered how sponsorship impacts the life of not just one child but the lives of their parents and siblings as well?
    Togo Global Food Crisis
    Trying to Get by With Less
    A family of five in Togo faces rising fertilizer costs and low crop yields, leaving them desperate. Explore how inflation affects families we serve around the globe and discover how the church is providing them with critical food support.
    Hanna and her sons stand outside of their home
    Ethiopia Crisis
    Churches That Rescue: Hanna’s Story
    Hunger is relentless. For a pregnant mother like Hanna with two children and an unborn baby on the way, the need for nourishment never stops. Amid this global food crisis, when hunger threatens the lives of many moms and children, Compassion’s church partners are on the ground to provide lifesaving support. Continue reading to hear Hanna’s rescue story.
    a young boy sits outside his home
    Child Sponsorship
    9 Ways to Show Up Big for Your Sponsored Child in 2023
    Ideas and resources to help you show how much you care
    Abigail and her son
    Ghana Emergency Food Packs
    Difficult Decisions: Is There Enough For Everyone?

    Director Godwin and his staff at a Compassion center in Ghana are striving to meet the needs of the most vulnerable families, providing food baskets to ensure children have enough to eat. But will they have enough baskets to meet the increasing need?