Compassion Stories

Why Sponsor a Child in Need With Compassion? Why Sponsor a Child in Need With Compassion?

Child sponsorship changes lives. But why sponsor a child through Compassion? Learn what makes us different (and see the impact for yourself) here..

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More Stories about Mercy, Grace, Courage & Compassion

Can a New Bathroom Change a Child’s Life?
Can a New Bathroom Change a Child’s Life?

These kids from the Philippines smile with germ-free joy when they use the fresh new restrooms at their Compassion center!.

Busy? Write Your Sponsored Child Faster With These 10 Tips
Busy? Write Your Sponsored Child Faster With These 10 Tips

Even simple, quick words of encouragement can change your sponsored child’s life.

Kids From Around the World Share Their Favorite Healthy Meals
Kids From Around the World Share Their Favorite Healthy Meals

Four girls from different countries show off their favorite dishes and explain how their Compassion centers help them stay healthy and strong.

Seeing Hope: Little Eyes Opened Through the Gift of Glasses
Seeing Hope: Little Eyes Opened Through the Gift of Glasses

For three children in Nicaragua, poor eyesight left them feeling hopeless. But through the local church, their eyes were opened to hope.

Behind-the-Scenes Look: A Sponsored Child’s First Checkup
Behind-the-Scenes Look: A Sponsored Child’s First Checkup

For many parents in poverty, medical exams are a luxury they can’t afford. But at the local church, children get checkups and the care needed to thrive.

We Asked Our CEO: What Did You Learn as an Olympic Athlete?
We Asked Our CEO: What Did You Learn as an Olympic Athlete?
Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado shares about his experience in the 1988 Olympic Games, the power of goals and finding a healthy life rhythm.
The Bold Girls Using Sports to Escape Poverty
The Bold Girls Using Sports to Escape Poverty

Sports can be a game-changer for kids in poverty. Meet four girls who are skating, fencing, lifting and kayaking their way to a brighter future.

Wendy and Her Mother Gain Peace in Chronic Illness
Wendy and Her Mother Gain Peace in Chronic Illness

Wendy received a devastating type 1 diabetes diagnosis at the age of 9. But a chronic illness didn't stop her. Read Wendy's incredible story here.

How to Help Kids Sleep: Biblical Advice for Weary Parents
How to Help Kids Sleep: Biblical Advice for Weary Parents

As Christians, we must learn to live and love like Jesus. How can we do that? By learning these Christian values and putting them into practice.