Compassion Stories


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    Brazil Family Unsponsored Child Youth Development
    True Love & the Heart of a Mother

    The heart of a mother reflects the heart of our Savior, Jesus. See true love in action by reading the stories of two moms.

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    THIS is Changing Lives in the Dominican Republic

    This documentary reveals something much more powerful than poverty in the Dominican Republic: Christ’s ability to restore children, communities and the world.

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    Thailand Peru Rwanda Ghana El Salvador Alumni Letter Writing
    What’s the Most Memorable Letter Your Sponsor Sent?

    Seven graduates of Compassion’s sponsorship program share how their sponsors’ words encouraged them as they grew into the people they are today.

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    Haiti Colombia Nicaragua Indonesia Gifts Sponsorship Water
    5 Gifts You Might Not Know You Can Give

    Unwrap the power of gift giving! Discover how you can send unique gifts that create lasting change in the lives of children in Compassion's programs.

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    Ethiopia Thailand Ghana Letter Writing
    What Happens When You Send a Letter to Your Sponsored Child?

    Delivering sponsors’ letters to children requires dedication from some amazing partners around the world — people who are happy to do it because of the hope it brings.

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    Dominican Republic Unsponsored Child
    A Safe Home at Last: See This Mom’s Gratitude Overflow

    In this video showing the ripple effect of Compassion’s program, meet a family who praises God for their new house.

    Benedicta looks out the window of her family's grocery shop
    Ghana Health Sponsorship Where Most Needed
    A Sponsor’s Gift Changed This Family’s Life

    As Joseph’s carpentry business stalled and his wife suffered health issues, he feared he couldn’t feed his family. Then God sent help through sponsors and a church.

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    Dominican Republic Child Development Unsponsored Child Youth Development
    Ripple Effects of Compassion

    Preview the upcoming "Ripple Effects" video series and witness how God is transforming lives in the Dominican Republic.

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    Alumni
    Choosing Jesus Over Drugs and Gangs

    Dr. José Frank’s life shows how every connection that children make through Compassion’s program can create a powerful ripple effect. Watch as Dr. Frank shares his remarkable story with journalist Kelly Wright.

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    Honduras Child Development Letter Writing Youth Development
    Who Helps the Children Write Letters to You?

    Writing letters can be challenging for kids — but they have help. Meet the dedicated tutors who ensure children can send heartfelt messages to their sponsors.

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    Letter Writing
    A Fresh Perspective on the Top 3 Letter Complaints

    A longtime sponsor and avid letter writer offers insights about unanswered questions, templates and impersonal responses.

    A woman sits with 3 children as she reads them the Bible.
    Family
    How to Talk to Your Kids About Advocacy

    You want to raise children who speak up for those whose voices often go unheard. But many kids don’t know what advocacy means. So where do you start? Here are some practical ideas to inspire and equip the children and teenagers in your life to speak up for others.