Mar. 09, 2025

COMPASSION WEEKEND!

Robert Russell with Abbie Russell and Gerald Lorenzo, a former Compassion child

ABOUT COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL

Jesus cares for the most vulnerable, and as His hands and feet, we’re called to do the same.  Compassion International works to end child poverty by connecting vulnerable children with local churches who care for them by fighting malnutrition, delivering medical care, and sharing the hope of the gospel, which changes everything.

As a child sponsor organization, we work to meet the needs of children living in poverty so they can thrive – mind, body and soul.  Join us in delivering hope through child sponsorship, donating to a cause or giving a gift.

How We Work

At Compassion International, it’s our goal to equip children to overcome child poverty and grow into their God-given potential. As a child sponsorship organization, with your support, we help local churches nurture and protect children through Christ-centered, church-driven and child-focused programs.

Christ-centered:

True transformation begins with the hope of the gospel, which is why we share Jesus with every child in a culturally relevant way. Christ’s love motivates us to serve children and families from all backgrounds, regardless of belief.

Church-driven:

Local churches already established in their communities know the needs of the children living around them best. This is why we work in partnership with local churches only, equipping them to know, love and protect children in the area.

Child-focused:

The whole child is our focus, and we work to address the critical needs of a child’s entire well-being. We tailor our support to each child’s unique circumstances and environment.

Why We Work

“What are you going to do?”

In 1952, this question haunted Rev. Everett Swanson after he saw the frozen bodies of children lying in the streets of South Korea. Moved with compassion, he answered by founding Compassion International.

Since then, that one act of compassion has grown into a network of 8,000+ local church partners in 29 countries fighting back against child poverty. Now we’re helping 2.3 million children and counting.

Where We Work

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
— Isaiah 1:17, NIV

God calls us to stand up for the vulnerable — and children in poverty are as vulnerable as it gets. Compassion is actively serving children around the world in 29 countries across 4 continents, and we are working to expand our ministry.

Sponsor a Child Today

Help children living in poverty and empower them to create brighter futures for themselves, their families, their communities, and the world. When you sponsor a child, you help break the cycle of poverty by providing access to education, health care, and basic necessities.

Children sponsored through Compassion are surrounded by safe, caring adults who know them individually, live out the love of Jesus, and offer the specific support they need as they journey out of poverty.

Jesus commissioned us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” That’s why we work to share the good news in word and action with nations stricken by poverty around the world.