AFRICA

While COVID-19 infection rates were relatively low in Africa, the pandemic reversed recent economic gains in many regions. It’s estimated that, as a result, an additional 520 million Africans will fall into extreme poverty.

See below for more information on how Compassion is working in Africa to minister to children and their families as they seek to recover and rebuild.

Please note that at this point in time, delays in letters or gifts may be due to other region-specific issues rather than COVID-19. If you sponsor a child in one of these regions, rest assured that we will send you any important updates regarding your sponsored child.

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BURKINA FASO

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Children in Burkina Faso wearing masks

Your Support in Action

692,551 food packs
have been delivered
800,502 hygiene kits
have been delivered
240,264 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Burkina Faso, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT if you have any questions.

ETHIOPIA

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Child in Ethiopia Smiling

Your Support in Action

1,695,491 food packs
have been delivered
1,107,897 hygiene kits
have been delivered
183,454 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Ethiopia, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, if you have any questions.


*Ethiopia has been experiencing conflict that has affected Compassion center operations, including letter writing and gifts. For more information, visit this page.

GHANA

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Child in Ghana smiling

Your Support in Action

282,776 food packs
have been delivered
290,467 hygiene kits
have been delivered
171,901 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Ghana, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, if you have any questions.

KENYA

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Happy Child in Kenya

Your Support in Action

387,104 food packs
have been delivered
130,141 hygiene kits
have been delivered
165,645 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Kenya, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, if you have any questions.

RWANDA

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Child in Rwanda putting on mask

Your Support in Action

134,276 food packs
have been delivered
1,224,775 hygiene kits
have been delivered
85,709 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Rwanda, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, if you have any questions.

TANZANIA

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Child in Tanzania completing schoolwork

Your Support in Action

103,004 food packs
have been delivered
159,367 hygiene kits
have been delivered
87,854 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Tanzania, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, if you have any questions.

TOGO

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Child in Togo standing by a plant

Your Support in Action

870,395 food packs
have been delivered
598,818 hygiene kits
have been delivered
134,744 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Togo, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, if you have any questions.

UGANDA

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Child in Uganda smiling

Your Support in Action

326,899 food packs
have been delivered
893,456 hygiene kits
have been delivered
264,742 individuals
have received medical care

If you sponsor a child in Uganda, your child’s center status has been communicated via email. Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our sponsor care representatives at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, if you have any questions.

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