A Place to BelongIn Ecuador, a local church is providing more than programs and services. Discover how a safe, welcoming community helped one child find belonging, purpose and hope, and how that same child is now investing in the next generation.
Stories & Updates
Stories & Updates
Expand Hope
Fall 2026 Malawi/Zambia Expansion Update
Expanding Hope The latest report on expansion in our "new" countries, Malawi (MW) and Zambia (ZM), highlights how local churches are deepening their impact as they reach more children and families. The report includes updates on children, caregivers, and church...
Working Together Through Strategic Alliances
Multiplying Hope See how Compassion combines the local church's trusted presence with specialized expertise from strategic partners, creating lasting impact through initiatives that strengthen livelihoods, improve food security and build resilience for families.
Growth in Christ
Growing in FaithCompassion’s church-based program helps children grow in faith through caring Christian community, mentorship and discipleship. New data from more than 640,000 participants shows strong spiritual engagement, while stories like Dionell’s demonstrate how...
The Impact of WaSH Videocast
An Update from Global WaSH Specialist, James TebyasaWaSH is about far more than wells and water systems. In this candid conversation, Compassion's global WaSH specialist shares how access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene helps protect children, strengthen...
Fall 2026 National Office Prayer Points
Praying TogetherLooking for a meaningful way to help donors stay connected to the field? The latest National Office Prayer Points provide timely requests and guided opportunities to pray for children, families, church partners and ministry leaders around the globe.
Fathers as Caregivers: More than a Provider
More than a ProviderWhat happens when a father discovers he's called to be more than a provider? Peter's story from Kenya shows how Compassion's Survival program is strengthening families, restoring relationships and inspiring other fathers to lead with love, presence...
Holistic Child Development that Works
A Future Made PossibleIsaías' story demonstrates what holistic child development looks like in practice. Through medical care, spiritual support, family encouragement and income-generating opportunities, Compassion and the local church helped transform a season of...
Beyond Measure Progress Update
Your Impact Through Beyond MeasureHear an update from Compassion President and CEO Jimmy Mellado on the remarkable progress of Beyond Measure. With more than $916 million committed and over 670,000 children, youth, babies and caregivers reached, this campaign is...
Fall 2026 Expand Hope Report
A Stronger Start for Children in PovertyEvery child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and through Expand Hope, that opportunity is reaching more children earlier than ever before. Since the launch of Beyond Measure, more than 683,000 children, babies and caregivers...
Expanding Hope in Zambia
Strength in Partnership: Protecting Childhood in ZambiaFor nearly 50 years, Senior Chief Chinyaku worked to protect children in Zambia’s Kanyanja community, but challenges such as poverty, early marriage, and gender-based violence required a broader response. By...
Transforming the Narrative on Mental Health
Ensuring A Brighter TomorrowMental health is a growing challenge for children and youth living in poverty, where trauma, food insecurity, instability, and limited access to care can have lasting effects. Compassion partners with local churches to provide practical and...