God Gave Them a Passion …
Your gift to Youth Development helps young people take the next step out of poverty through university studies, vocational school, entrepreneurship training and microenterprise opportunities.
The Challenges Teens Face
617 million
youths worldwide lack basic mathematics and literacy skills.
1 in 5
young people are not employed or pursuing education or training.
80% of jobs
in 2030 will require some form of higher education.
Frizky's Story
Frizky, a young man from North Sulawesi, Indonesia, was abandoned by his parents and left with grandparents, who lived in desperate poverty. His future seemed bleak.
But thanks to supporters like you, Compassion's Sponsorship and Youth Development programs nurtured him through childhood and even helped him get into college.
There, Frizky's passion for gardening blossomed. He proposed building a hydroponic garden at his Compassion center for his college project. With support from the Youth Development program, his vision became reality.
Today, Frizky's garden flourishes, and he has trained numerous teens in agricultural and life skills. His garden supplies surrounding markets and puts nutritious food on local tables. His success has inspired countless other teens to pursue their own community-changing projects.
Thanks to your gift, young adults, like Frizky, receive the resources they need to thrive, like:
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.
Donors Like You Help Students Like Frizky
Because of gifts like yours, Frizky was able to escape poverty and realize his God-given potential.
But many more young people like Frizky still need someone to recognize and support their potential. Your donation will enable students to steward their gifts, transforming their lives, families, friends and surrounding communities!