What Is the Opposite of Poverty?
Our ministry often refers to the “opposite of poverty.” And, you might think that we are referring to wealth. The opposite of poor is obviously rich, right?
Continue Reading ›The Thing About Tummy Rubs
Today is World Food Day. A day to realize how blessed we are just for having a chance to eat a meal and get a full tummy.
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Without Change and Innovation Ministries Die
When was the last time you saw someone in your life who may have been the right person for a job, but who lacked passion and creativity?
Sponsored Children Love Your Letters!
Sponsor letters can do more than money, because they build a relationship between child and sponsor. These letters are not just pieces of paper; these letters are filled with love, affection, emotion and inspiration for children.
Sponsor Letters: A Source of Encouragement and Hope
The Damasco Student Center has given Karen the opportunity to make a good friend thousands of miles away — her sponsor, Kyoung. Every letter from Kyoung is a valuable treasure to Karen containing messages of hope, encouragement and love.
Changes to Our Letter-Writing Process
To help you feel more closely connected with your child, we’re implementing four changes to our correspondence process in the next year.
Beguens Theus: New Hope for the Future
As a 5-year-old sponsored child growing up in Haiti, Beguens Theus dreamed of what life could be. Now, as a member of Haiti’s parliament Beguens is determined to see the dreams of every child in Haiti realized.
Got Questions?
Got questions for us? How about ideas for improving our programs or processes? Praise? We’ll take that too. Share it all, and get answers, in our online customer support community staffed by representatives in our contact center.
The Shoeshine Pastor
Who is The Shoeshine Pastor, and what does shining shoes have to do with Compassion?
A Spirit of Service… and Humility
We know what we are: Sinners in need of a Savior and saints who are called to serve. Our sinfulness and saintliness are the primary reasons we need humility.
Andis’ Story: Forgiving the Father Who Left
Andis’ father walked out on his wife and son when Andis was in second grade. Andis prayed daily for his dad to return. When his father didn’t come home, Andis became angry and tried to forget him.
Burkina Faso: Fighting Meningitis
Meningitis is an infectious disease that causes hearing loss and brain damage. Burkina Faso is one of the hardest hit countries in the meningitis belt and is the first African country committing itself to a nationwide campaign to vaccinate all of its children against the disease.
