Compassion Stories

Discover the biblical basis for caring for the poor — and how child sponsorship brings those principles to life.

Discover how to strengthen your faith and renew your purpose with child sponsorship.

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.

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.

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.

As a teacher and head of education at a nonprofit, Compassion program graduate Michael works to bring hope and education to Kenya’s future: children.

Through prayer, our relationship with God grows stronger. Here are different types of prayers to explore as you seek his presence.