Crisis, conflict and natural disasters place children in poverty at serious risk.

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

1 in 4

Children globally live in severe food poverty. 

473 million

Children globally live in areas affected by conflict. 

13,100

Children under five died every day in 2023.

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How You Can Make a Difference

Your Support Offers Critical Care to the Most Vulnerable Children

For children in poverty, accessing basic needs is already a challenge. When urgent situations like natural disasters occur, finding emergency resources is an impossible feat, placing children at serious risk. 

During these situations, children face new needs that sponsorship funds can’t cover. As a Partner of Compassion, you’ll provide the extra level of care that’s needed most.

Medical Intervention

  • Emergency medical care. 

  • HIV/AIDS education and prevention. 

  • Malaria prevention. 

Emotional & Home Support

  • Care for orphans and children awaiting a sponsor. 

  • Caregiver education. 

  • Hygiene training and supplies. 

Supplemental Care

  • Extra nutritional support. 

  • Clean water. 

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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Partners Like You Help Children Like Esther

Nine-year-old Esther's family lost everything, including their home, when heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in Rwanda. 

With the help of the local church, Esther’s mother received funds to rent a temporary home. Esther and her four siblings received a warm place to stay as well as food, medical care and emotional support to help them cope with the trauma of loss.