Yesterday, Emily shared how God revealed His call on her life and what makes our Child Survival Program ( CSP) unique among programs that work with infants and mothers. Today, Emily shares her vision for CSP. 6. In addition to the countries where CSP is already in place (Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, […]

You are the reason our lives are changed. We thank God for giving you as helpers. Now, our faith in God is increased. And we are hopeful of a bright future for our children.

Mothers in the Child Survival Program (CSP) are under the care of an expert CSP implementer during deliveries. This decreases the chance of infant mortality. The awareness program, baby training and other assistance (like nutrition and baby kits) provided through the program helps ensure a healthy mothers and babies.

Fourteen registered children, three Child Survival Program (CSP) mothers and one CSP father from the Rom–Prakun Child Development Center were recently baptized.

[…] staffers of Compassion Uganda who will give you an inside look into how Compassion’s ministry operates among the poorest of the poor. The Child Survival Program ( CSP) serves caregivers, infants and toddlers in some of the world’s poorest communities. Caregivers enrolled in CSP are visited each week by dedicated staff, whose passion is […]

[…] I’m a Togolese maman to three children with my fourth on the way. But this is my first time being enrolled in the Child Survival Program ( CSP). It’s amazing the difference CSP has made for me in this pregnancy. UNITED STATES It’s 3AM. I might as well get up to go to the […]

I knew our Leadership Development Program has graduations. I knew our Child Sponsorship Program has graduations. But I had no idea that our Child Survival Program ( CSP) has graduations, until I saw this precious little gem… The kids obviously take the graduation ceremony very seriously. (Or maybe they’re simply concentrating on holding such […]

[…] the mud and iron sheets. Mosquitoes penetrate freely day and night. This is the home of Amina, a toddler enrolled in the local Child Survival Program ( CSP). At the back of the homestead lies waste from the nearby kitchen. On the other side of the home are thick bushes of indigenous trees. As the CSP […]

Our Child Survival Program ( CSP) not only helps young children survive the vulnerable first four years of their lives; it also provides mothers an opportunity to be trained in vocational skills so they can help increase their family income. In the Dominican Republic, participating churches encourage mothers to go back to school to learn to […]

[…] who these people were and why they did such wonderful work without any benefit .” A few days later, Vanitha registered in the Child Survival Program ( CSP). The CSP workers conducted a counseling session for the couple and a certified doctor advised them about how they could have a child in a safe […]

[…] a mom can face in life. This is why we are working with churches to provide care for mothers and babies through our Child Survival Program ( CSP). Pastor David Platt and a team from The Church at Brook Hills spent time with a group of Child Survival Program participants in India. The church […]

[…] time of the year is meant to represent. Yet to the joy of many families whose mothers and babies are registered at the Child Survival Program ( CSP) in the La Victoria Alta neighborhood, the heavy load of poverty — that constant lack of not only material goods but spiritual growth, too — has been relieved. María, Sonia […]

[…] to prevent being infected. Life goes on with a little more care. But I also think about how the pregnant women in the Child Survival Program ( CSP) are living in the middle of the eye of this hurricane called Zika. In Brazil, the centers with a CSP are located in the state of […]

[…] In October 2008, Tanzania started a new program to reach mothers and infants before they are eligible for the Child Sponsorship Program. The Child Survival Program ( CSP) aims at helping children survive the turbulent years in their growth, from birth to 5 years. The inauguration of the program was graced by Dr. Emmanuel […]

[…] the challenges of life, and women will learn who they are in God and will believe in their children. 3. You were instrumental in the success of CSP in Kenya. What made you decide to leave Africa to work with CSP on a more global level? While I was still in Kenya, God gave […]

[…] my fifth anniversary with Compassion. I went with my wife, Gloria. The first place we visited on that trip in 2008 was a Child Survival Program ( CSP) at Jezreel Student Center. Following the presentation of the program’s facilities and a discussion of the benefits the moms and babies receive, we had the opportunity to […]

[…] The prevalence of female infanticide in Chellampatty, Madurai, is heartbreaking. No efforts to curb this social evil have succeeded thus far. However, our Child Survival Program ( CSP) has become a powerful instrument to change, eradicate and reduce the prevalence of female infanticide and feticide in this society through adequate postnatal care and effective […]

[…] recently saw a story from Indonesia that highlights the significance of a name. Yudea is a 21-year-old mother and has been part of our Survival Program ( CSP) for three years. She has two children. Before enrolling in the CSP, Yudea didn’t know the importance of having a healthy environment. She didn’t know the […]

[…] received in 2013 was used to build a children’s park and provide cycle rickshaws (three-wheeled pedaled vans used for ferrying passengers) to seven Child Survival Program ( CSP) families. In seeing the success, the leadership at Compassion East India was inspired to support a Child Survival Program situated in Odisha’s jungle community. With the […]

[…] of giving back. If you want to promote generosity, we’d love for you to join with us in raising $25,000 to build a Child Survival Program ( CSP) in Gujarat in western India. In India, child survival is one of the most fundamental issues when it comes to addressing poverty. Nearly 1 million children […]

[…] Sneha began attending the church with the hope that she would get some help for her daughter from the church. Last year our Child Survival Program ( CSP) opened at the church. God heard Sneha’s prayer. She enrolled in the Child Survival Program with her younger daughter, who was 8 months old at that time. When […]

[…] provided me with milk. But the church staff, they teach me how to raise my child.” The speaker was a caregiver in our Child Survival Program ( CSP) in Peru back in 2004. I never forgot that quote. It left a lasting impression. Sometimes, the measure of success by large financial contributors to interventions […]

[…] News. “Children are turning to God,” shared Pastor Babu from Castlereigh, Hatton, where the local church ministers to the community through both the Child Survival Program ( CSP) and the Child Sponsorship Program (CDSP). Registered children are now a part of Sunday school classes, and families are part of the local church. This Easter, […]

[…] situated about 160 kilometers northeast of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Lying 138 feet above sea level, this is a quiet community. Compassion’s Child Survival Program ( CSP) started here almost a year ago and Chandrakanthi was a regular attendee. She and her youngest daughter, now 1 1/2 years old, have greatly benefited from the […]

Psychologists also say that one of the best solutions to fighting postpartum depression is the company of other people, especially the company of other women who have the same experiences.

[…] to walk a long way to attend the Child Survival Program. But now, Sujon carries his wife and youngest daughter on the bicycle and brings them to the  CSP center on activity days. It was Manik’s continuous attempts that made it possible for Sompati to have her father’s love. “When I heard of Somapti and […]

[…] and some days the waves of grief that come over her make the most basic life functions unbearable. Imagine losing three children. Nancy, the director of this CSP program, knows how hard it is for these mothers. “One might think that since the moms have so many children, losing one doesn’t affect them, but […]

[…] scared or would run away. But things began to change when Nia was a year old. She and Angel were enrolled in the Child Survival Program ( CSP) at our local church partner Gereja Gerakan Pentakosta Alpa Omega (ID233). It Takes a Village Helping a child like Nia was new to the staff at […]

[…] much. He encourages Marta to improve. Marta is learning how to build a better life for her family through her participation in our Child Survival Program ( CSP). “When we met Marta, she was extremely shy. She hid behind her stepdaughter. However, she agreed to be part of the program. “Now we can see […]

[…] the director of Akape Child Development Center knew of the problem that many of the young mothers in his hometown faced. When the Child Survival Program ( CSP) opened at his church, Marisa was one of the first mothers selected for the program. “I wanted to see mothers have access to the knowledge they needed […]

[…] church. Is there evidence that the child is likely to be non-transient and stable within the community? Was the child part of our Child Survival Program ( CSP)? Preference is given to CSP graduates who meet the other needs-based criteria. These guidelines help ensure that a long-term relationship can be developed with each child registered […]

[…] address the psychological, physical, nutritional, and cognitive needs of our registered children, as well as the mothers and the babies participating in our Child Survival Program ( CSP). In general, our church partners will host these camps until the development centers are rebuilt or activities can be relocated to a safe indoor location. Camp […]

[…] Capitol Development Center. He is honored to minister to 450 children through the child sponsorship program and 90 children and caregivers through the Child Survival Program ( CSP). His mission is to bring them spiritual, socio-emotional and economic change. Milord has now been successfully working as the center director for eight years. He became director […]

[…] the Table by Chris Seay and a $25 gift for your sponsored child. Here are your scavenger hunt items: A baby scale Our Child Survival Program ( CSP) helps save the lives of babies and mothers in poverty. Take a picture of a baby scale (with or without the baby) to recognize the ongoing […]

Moms in our Child Survival Program typically lack the opportunity to learn basic home economics skills. Knowledge that we consider common sense is not always common for them.

[…] not thought about changing her life, and she had no idea how to do so. Although she was not aware of it, the Child Survival Program ( CSP) was what she needed. One day Jenny was wandering through the streets of Pusir, poorly dressed and slightly drunk, when the Child Survival Program coordinator noticed […]

A major success in a poverty-reduction goal for the new millennium — halving the proportion of people whose income is less than $1.25 per day — was probably reached three years ago.

To finish well in life it makes an enormous difference if you have opportunities that allow you to begin well. Our Child Survival and Leadership Development programs help children living in extreme poverty to both begin and finish well.

[…] with the measuring stick we use. Compassion’s success in releasing children from poverty is Outcome Driven. We’re successful when the children in our Child Survival Programs ( CSP) are physically healthy, curious, and self confident, when they have healthy age-specific relationships and when they interact and communicate with the world around them. We’re successful […]

[…] in particular, looking after children. But our staff knows the role of the father in a child’s life is indispensable. As a result, Child Survival Program ( CSP) fathers in Ethiopia are more involved in caregiving and emotional support. Fathers are beginning to help wash their babies, take them to activities at the church, […]

[…] working at a farm every day. (In Papuan culture, the responsibility of earning money often falls on the women.) Since enrolling in the Child Survival Program ( CSP), Gita now knows that giving birth at home without any medical assistance could put her and her baby’s lives at risk. This woman, who only reached […]

[…] give to Compassion, and then I was presented with a $20,000 check by the 11 new Advocates in their church to fund a Child Survival Program ( CSP) in Ethiopia. At the end of the service the children came in with balloons that had the names of all the sponsored children on them and […]

We began our ministry in Uganda in 1980 with the Child Sponsorship Program. In 1999, we started the Leadership Development Program the Child Survival Program followed in 2006

[…] by ourselves. Through our commitment to and relationship with one another, we are revealing the face of God to the world and advancing His kingdom by releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. This post was originally published on January 28th, 2012. what is partnership what is partnership portion what is partnership csp moms thailand

We began our ministry in East India in 2002 with the Child Sponsorship Program. In 2006, the Child Survival Program began, and the Leadership Development Program followed in 2009. In just eight years of ministry, we have had a great impact on impoverished urban areas and poverty belts in East India. We have also networked with […]

[…] family!” Peisa clears the brush to make sure his tea plants are still growing. His wife is pregnant and enrolled in the Compassion Child Survival Program ( CSP). These tea plants will provide a much needed income for him to support his new child. The CDC in Payaplai has used their unique situation to […]

We began our ministry in Bolivia in 1975 with the Child Sponsorship Program. In 1998, the Leadership Development Program started, and in 2008, the Child Survival Program.

Four million babies die each year in the first month of life. Half of these babies die in the first 24 hours of life. And in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake in Haiti, the risks for babies and toddlers throughout the country have increased. As the government focuses on the immediate and critical needs […]

Embarrassing Fact: Each time I’m about to take a trip, I start humming “Leaving on a Jet Plane” all day long for at least a week before I go. I’ve been planning a trip to Haiti for several months, and this small Caribbean country has gotten to me. I’ve studied up on the language — […]

[…] family. Back in June, I traveled with a group of donors to Quito, Ecuador. The first stop was Bernabe Student Center for a Child Survival Program ( CSP) presentation. This was the same center where I met Edison and Paula. Edison and his family opened up their home for us to see what typical […]

We began our ministry in Kenya in 1980, with the Child Sponsorship Program. In 2001, we started the Leadership Development Program began, and the Child Survival Program followed in 2004.

[…] (@compassion) on Mar 3, 2014 at 10:41am PDT 3. May 19 In #BurkinaFaso, this little girl attends a Compassion Child Survival Program class with her mom. Our CSP program educates moms and other caregivers on growth monitoring of their kids, oral hydration therapy, immunization, literacy and many other areas. Join Compassion as we lead […]

Stage lights were flickering and decorations were sitting proudly on the stage. Inigodawela Child Survival Program staff members were rushing to and fro trying to get things completed in time to start their Christmas program.

[…] We Pray for One Another (6/5/11) Watch a Leadership Development Program Graduation Ceremony via Live Video Feed (6/3/11) Teach and Admonish One Another (5/22/11) The Voice (5/18/11) CSP: Child Survival Program or Christ Shining Powerfully (5/6/11) A Trip Never Imagined Becomes a Trip Never to Be Forgotten (5/3/11) Three Truths to Bring Encouragement to […]

Being a mother takes courage. Being an expectant mother in desperate poverty takes courage and so much more.

Each year more than 500,000 mothers die in childbirth or from pregnancy complications, most of which are preventable. The babies who survive while their mothers die are much more likely to die in their first year of life.

We began our ministry in the Philippines in 1972 with the Child Sponsorship Program. In 1996, we started the Leadership Development Program and in 2005, the Child Survival Program.

[…] of illiteracy, her name written a hundred times. We applauded to see the pink poncho drying on the fence, a product of sewing classes Gladys and other CSP moms were taking through the program. We cheered to learn that Gladys’ older children both had Compassion sponsors. After hugs, photos and a fervent prayer, we […]

We began our ministry in Ecuador in 1974, with the Child Sponsorship Program. In 2002, we started the Leadership Development Program and in 2006, the Child Survival Program.

Desperate, tired and unsure of her future, Norma walked helplessly towards home. She was sad and angry and at four months pregnant considered having an abortion.

We began our ministry in Haiti in 1968 with the Child Sponsorship Program and in 2008, we celebrated our 40th anniversary in Haiti.

Those are the mothers who, on this Mother’s Day in America, we want to remember and honor and write about. We want to remember those mothers who labor from dusk to dawn and work to put food on their table and pray that their children are safe.

[…] business, selling charcoal by the roadside. She gets about 20,000 Ugandan shillings a month selling charcoal — about $12. She also learned to weave baskets through the CSP, and sells each basket she makes for about $1. Ryan and Axl’s dads work as fishermen in Indonesia. (And, yes, that is as in Axl Rose. […]

Forty-year-old Jesula was a homeless lady who slept at the church daily. While staying at the church one night, Jesula heard about the Child Survival Program.

There are so many studies on the brain and so much can be confusing. But one thing is certain — our brains are amazing and what happens when we are young impacts our futures exponentially.

A table, a photo of a child, and a curious young boy all led us to a trip we never imagined possible!

Both Saroj and her unborn baby were in serious condition, and it seemed certain only one of them could survive. Her family members took her to three different hospitals, and every doctor had only the same words to say.

Now that the Child Survival Program is a reality in Mexico, things have started to change. Today, Mexico rejoices to have this program, but everyone is also very aware of the difficult situations mothers and young children face as they struggle to survive.

The hope of the world lies in things that perish — a better job, a higher income, a bigger car, a larger house. In contrast, the hope that God offers us is divine and eternal.

We serve in an organization where our product is not consumable merchandise, but rather a child, a human being uniquely created by a loving Creator. And not just any human being, but one caught in the beautiful paradox of being “the least of these” in the eyes of the world.

The most devastating words Sandra remembers ever saying were, “If it wasn’t for the Child Survival Program, I would have killed myself.”

Wongduan wiped beads of perspiration from her brow, rested her hands on her swollen abdomen, and leaned her head against the wall. Feeling nauseated, she closed her eyes, hoping to rest, but the memory of her two miscarried children haunted her.

Any time Jesus said, “I tell you the truth,” He meant, “Listen up! This is really important!” And His message makes clear that unless we make a critical change in our lives, access to His kingdom will never be granted.

The poor see Jesus every day because they have nowhere else to go. Living in a wealthy society makes it very difficult to truly see Him.

As we move into more than a year of serving communities in Sri Lanka, our staff has come to better understand the reasons we work through the local church. There were times when our staff in Sri Lanka questioned this theory or saw it as restricting. But today there is clear understanding. Through the eyes of […]

In a developing city in south-central Philippines there is a peculiar little town called Abkasa. It is cut off from the rest of the main city by a single dusty road that is narrow and very bumpy, a couple of kilometers through tall sugar cane.

[…] teach Thai,” she says. “We have to know it well so we can prescribe the right medicines at the right amounts. I also have to teach our CSP mothers how to read and understand prescriptions for themselves and for their children.” If education is about changing mirrors to windows, a bright new future is […]