Compassion Stories


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    Kitchens Around the World: 10 Fascinating Photos

    These 10 fascinating photos of kitchens show the ingenuity, adaptability and diversity of the families who cook and gather in them.

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    Crisis Disaster Relief Food Global Food Crisis Where Most Needed
    5 Reasons the World is Facing a Global Food Crisis

    Our fragile world is facing a global food crisis. As extreme weather and drought collide with the impact of the pandemic, war and rising inflation, more and more people are facing food insecurity. Here’s how we’re mobilizing to meet the need.

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    Indonesia
    An Answered Prayer

    "For those of you who are still waiting for something, please don’t give up. Don’t stop praying. I prayed for almost five years and God answered my prayers." Tivani, 11, prayed for five years for a Bible of her own, even when she knew her father couldn’t afford it. Learn how God answered her prayers.

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    3 Things Your Sponsored Child Wishes You Knew

    Children in Latin America and the Caribbean share what they wish their sponsors knew and how much their words, prayers and gifts mean to them.

    Being Anxious for Nothing

    Take a look into Compassion President and CEO Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado’s journey with anxiety and how he uses Philippians 4 to guide him toward peace.

    Alumni
    When Hope Spreads: 3 Stories of Transformation
    Meet three inspiring Dominicans whose lives show the power of hope to transform entire communities.
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    Caring for the Poor: A Biblical Perspective on Child Sponsorship
    Discover the biblical basis for caring for the poor — and how child sponsorship brings those principles to life.
    Child Sponsorship Faith
    The Blessings of Giving: How Sponsoring a Child Can Strengthen Your Faith
    Discover how to strengthen your faith and renew your purpose with child sponsorship.
    El Salvador Disaster Relief
    When Hope Wins: Alexander’s Story
    As a child in El Salvador, Alexander endured many losses — beginning with the death of his father. But the support of his local church and Compassion center gave him hope. Watch this touching video to hear from the remarkable man he is today.
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    When Hope Enters: This Inspiring Kenyan Rescues Pregnant Girls
    As a child living in extreme poverty, Maureen came to believe that her family would be better off dead. But when a new message entered her life — one of love and hope for a better future — she held tightly to it. See Maureen’s remarkable journey from a desperate child in Kenya to the director of a nonprofit that serves girls in crisis.
    Tanzania Alumni
    When Hope Grows: A Welder Inspires His Students
    Growing up in poverty in Tanzania, it was difficult for Emmanuel to attend school or have enough food. But when he was enrolled at the local Compassion center, everything changed. Watch this powerful video to see how the local church and the love of Christ rewrote Emmanuel’s story.
    Oka's Story
    Indonesia Alumni
    When Hope Remains: Oka’s Resilient Faith

    Oka’s story is about hope. Hope that perseveres through hardship and follows God’s call wherever it leads. Click here to learn how Oka is passing on a legacy of hope to his community in Indonesia.