About Compassion

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Compassion International exists to join God in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Everything we do is:

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Christ-Centered


Children living in poverty need the hope of the gospel. That’s why we share the gospel with every single child in a way they can understand. We go beyond offering humanitarian aid, introducing children to Jesus, their eternal hope.

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Church-Driven


Local churches know best the needs of children living in their communities. We partner with local churches only, giving them the resources they need to know, love and protect children in need.

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Child-Focused


No two children are the same. Our local church partners tailor their support to each child’s unique needs.

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Poverty is more than a lack of money – it touches every area of a child’s life. Children cannot be fully released from poverty until each area is addressed.

When you support Compassion International, you equip thousands of local churches around the world to implement programming and targeted response initiatives that address each of these crucial areas:

  • Spiritual: Bible studies, spiritual guidance, introduction to Jesus
  • Cognitive: school enrollment, tutoring, skills training
  • Physical: medical checkups, emergency care, malnutrition monitoring
  • Social: individual mentorship, love, fellowship with other children
  • Environmental: abuse prevention, safe water access, disaster relief

Every year we celebrate as children move further down the path out of poverty. Now, we need your help to answer God’s call to bring this life-changing care to more of his children in desperate need of help.

Current Reach

2.3M

children

8,600+

Frontline Church Partners

29

countries