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My mother never learned to read or write, but she made sure I got the education she couldn’t by enrolling me in the Child Sponsorship Program.

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate women from Compassion’s program like Karina! She always dreamed of raising her own cattle, but in a culture where ranching is considered a man’s job, she had a lot to overcome. Read her remarkable journey from Compassion’s program to cattle rancher.

I want to share seven ideas for photos you can snap and send to your sponsored child. These are simple, low-pressure ways you can express to your kiddo that you think and care about them. And each of these are ideas you can use over and over!

A graduate of Compassion’s program in Uganda, Collins is on a mission to ensure everyone has enough to eat.

Need some inspiration for writing to the child you sponsor? Look no further than your calendar! Here's a list of questions to ask your sponsored child based on seasons and holidays.

After Delmy’s father died in a bus crash, the sponsorship program gave her a place to heal and skills to support a brighter future.

Celebrate love by learning to express it in different languages spoken by children in Compassion’s programs.

A graduate of Compassion’s program shares how he found his calling with the help of his sponsors, church and family, who taught him to trust God and dream big.

Hunger leaves many students without energy to focus, so no lunch means no school for many children. Learn how Compassion staff, supporters and local mothers in Ethiopia showed Christ-like kindness to bring children back to the classroom.

The global food crisis is impacting families across the globe, including Juna’s. As food prices soar, Compassion centers continue to look for sustainable solutions to the problem of hunger. Read more below about how Juna and her family were equipped for growth in a time of crisis—literal growth on their very own farm!

Though fasting is one of the most traditional practices over Lent, there are other ways to honor this time. To help you get started, we’ve put together some ideas.

When I was a baby, I lost the use of my arms and legs. With the support of my sponsors and the tutors at my Compassion center, I’m moving steadily toward my future with a lot of faith and hope!