|   Posted: February 19, 2019

Compassion has been forced to close our program in India after nearly 50 years. Join us in praying for the children, families and churches who have lost our support.

Day 1 - Impoverished Children in India

Compassion has been forced to close our program in India after nearly 50 years. Join us in praying for the children, families and churches who have lost our support.

A young boy standing barefoot outside his home
Poverty seeks to rob Indian children living in poverty of resources, health and, most tragically, a future.

Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

—  Matthew 18:5, NIV

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Pray that the 115 million children living in poverty in India will learn that they were created for far more than the poverty they are surrounded by.

Pray that God will use Christians in India to continue to serve the most poor living there.

Ask God to provide resources such as medicine and food for children in India.

Please pray for the children and former Compassion staff during times of uncertainty in India. Pray that they will feel your heartfelt prayers in their community and families.