Bolivia — a beautiful highland nation in South America — is nicknamed “the Tibet of the Americas” because of its similar high elevation and climate. See breathtaking photos and learn some interesting facts about Bolivia to get to know the country where over 93,000 Compassion-assisted children live.

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.

This week, we are in Bolivia with two young men who have a fiery desire to do the Lord’s will and share about releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name, Cole LaBrant and John Stephen Grice. And the whole idea was inspired by you!

As many of you know, I recently took a trip to Bolivia to visit my sponsored children. It was an experience I don’t think I’ll ever forget. I had planned on visiting my children for a long time, and this was one of the reasons why I sponsored all of my 12 children in […]

Esther and Pastor Caleb moved from South Korea to Bolivia because they each felt in their hearts a passion to help Bolivians. They came as single missionaries, then met and married in the city of La Paz 14 years ago. In 1996 they started Bet-El Presbyterian Church in El Alto-La Paz. In 2004 they […]

[…] church La Capilla 20 de Mayo started in 2004. At that time, Pastor Raul was the youth pastor at a church in the city of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. He started to visit the Normandia neighborhood to have some special time with the children, sharing the Gospel with them and providing the families with some […]

We traveled with Cole LaBrant, of the LaBrant Fam, and John S. Grice to Bolivia. These two young men have a fiery desire to do the Lord’s will and share about releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. While in Bolivia we played. We laughed. And we gained a whole new understanding of family. […]

Richart has seven children. When he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus — a serious condition where fluid builds up on the brain — he worried how he could afford treatment, especially as he couldn’t work. With the support of a Compassion church partner in Bolivia, he received the care he needed.

A few years ago my parents decided to sponsor a child through Compassion. Because my mother spent the first 18 years of her life in Bolivia, my parents decided to sponsor a child from that country. They soon found a little boy from Santa Cruz: Yeison.

In the countryside of Bolivia, it’s normal to have your baby at home with the help of relatives or neighbors, rather than going to a hospital. But being only 6 months pregnant, 14-year old Marta wasn’t prepared. She had gone to the hut with her two younger brothers to put her family’s animals away, […]

The Ministry Services department in Bolivia asked themselves, ” How can we serve our church partners in some other way than what we normally do every day?”

[…] they wear a green uniform,” says the 9-year-old in Thailand. “I saw it on TV. I like soldiers because they can protect people too.” 11. Bravery in Bolivia Could 15-year-old Melani be the bravest girl in Bolivia? The orphan is being raised by her grandparents and is her family’s primary provider. She works in […]

A group of children in Bolivia gathered together all of the arts and crafts supplies they could to create treasures for their sponsors. We wanted to showcase some of our favorite art projects for you – as a reminder that a child far away is thinking of you. Please enjoy these nine photos of […]

For Compassion-sponsored children in Bolivia, one of the most special days at the child development center is Letter Day. Receiving a letter from a sponsor makes these children feel cared for and reminds them that they have a person in another country who loves them.

Hello again. I’m about to take a trip to Bolivia, where I can meet many of the children that I sponsor plus several others too. I’m so excited right now!! I’m stoked. I think I spelled that right. On June 27, I’m taking off from the Orlando airport and flying into Miami, where I’ll […]

A few years back, Israel Candia from Bolivia served as our “poster boy” for the Leadership Development Program* (LDP). He entered our Child Sponsorship Program at age 4 and graduated from LDP in 2004. Today, Israel is demonstrating the Lordship of Christ by serving as pastor of the Villa Moscu Church. He is also […]

I got this in a letter from one of my sponsored children in Bolivia – actually a correspondent child. Notice how the child is connecting us together. width=

Brandy and her group of sponsors are in Bolivia where they recently toured a Child Survival Program and met Rosario on their home visit—a time filled with little things.

[…] compassion.com and as tweets. Would you mind joining us in healing prayer for these sponsored children: Komol in Bangladesh, who is suffering from heart disease Soledad in Bolivia, who is waiting for a kidney transplant Jacob and Asish in East India, as they are suffering from malaria Miguel in Nicaragua, who has rheumatic fever […]

Have you ever wondered what daily life is like in the Amazon jungle? In South America, Compassion serves children who live in the Amazon basin, from Bolivia to Ecuador to Peru. Take a peek into what it’s like for sponsored children who live in the jungle of South America by following a day in […]

[…] the gospel — but to also rally their communities together to make an impact in the lives of children in poverty around the world.” Computer Labs in Bolivia On May 6 Compassion launched “2 Weeks of Light,” a two-week charity livestream event. More than 30 Christian content creators and streamers are coming together through […]

According to the Health Ministry in Bolivia, the malnutrition rate among Bolivia’s children is approximately 16 percent; 125,000 children under age 2 have not achieved adequate growth for their age. Chronic malnutrition is the most dramatic manifestation of the deep social and economic problems accumulated throughout Bolivian history. Chronic malnutrition remains an unsolved public health […]

[…] community. This unique approach has been multiplied to over 60 church plants in Ecuador to date. Beyond Ecuador, around 50 other local church partners have multiplied in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico to expand their reach to children and communities. Compassion Bolivia staff and local church leadership met on the outskirts of Cochabamba […]

[…] home.” These are the heartbreaking words of Daniela*, a sponsored teen girl who attends the Compassion Child Development Center at Emmanuel Global Evangelical Church in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, as she shares about her time in captivity last year. Human Trafficking in Boliva According to the Organization of American States (OAS), Bolivia is one of […]

[…] visit the river each day to bathe, while their moms come to wash dishes and laundry. But community toilets also feed into the river. Outside La Paz, Bolivia: From a Water Pump Maria, who live outside of La Paz, Bolivia, gets her water from a water pump. Some of the other families in her […]

[…] of what the children I sponsor write to me. Although the words are different, they often have the same message. The first one is from Dulce, from Bolivia. She doesn’t have a father anymore. And although we have been writing each other for quite a long time, she didn’t actually know how to write […]

[…] a Ride on a Friend’s Bike Bicycles are the world’s favorite form of transportation. Hitching a ride on a friend’s bike is always a good option! 3. Bolivia: An Hourlong Hike 4. The Philippines: On a canoe made from a hollowed-out coconut tree For these children, getting to school means taking a ride in […]

[…] center director works to make sure the center is a place where each child and youth can be known, loved and protected. Andres, a Center Director in Bolivia, saw the rates of child abuse rising in his community. So he began a fight against this trend using help from experts, resources from the church […]

[…] chickens so they can grow and have more chicks,” explains Heidi, 8. “We sell them and now my mother has money to do the grocery shopping.” Rosa, Bolivia Rosa, 8, absolutely lloves her llama. Keasha, the Philippines Keasha says she named her pet goat Mee because of the sound she makes. Keasha’s family bought […]

[…] some reason they don’t all smile for the camera. Does this mean they are unhappy? I had the privilege of being at several child development centers in Bolivia as they took the child sponsorship photos. Once I witnessed it, it all made a lot more sense. It also showed me that I, at many times […]

[…] out the camera when they’re around! So, for Tiago and his puppy, here are some of our favorite furry friends that we’ve met around the world! Ecuador Bolivia Togo Brazil India* Dominican Republic Philippines Thailand and the photo bomb award goes to… Guatemala Little Tiago became sponsored that day when he led us into […]

[…] not alone and that God cares for them.” This tutor is making hundreds of phone calls to check on families. Griselda is a tutor for Compassion in Bolivia, which means that she has 105 children whom she usually cares for at the Compassion center. Now that they’re staying at home, Griselda wants to make […]

[…] The first time it happened, it was a family friend. Esperanza* was just a little girl. She had gone to pick fruit in the fields in rural Bolivia. The second time, she was 9 years old. It was her brother-in-law. She started sleeping at a neighbor’s house to escape the brother-in-law’s advances. There, her […]

[…] in common — to become chefs when they grow up. “We want to be chefs because we like to cook and we want to work here in Bolivia, in a restaurant,” says Gabriel. Gabriel and Leonel live an hour away from Cochabamba, Bolivia. Not many people live here, so there is only one school […]

[…] your tray table is in the upright position. First, we’re lifting off to Africa. What’s Here: Tanzania: Tanzanian Coconut Rice Uganda: Kashata Coconut Candy El Salvador: Pupusas Bolivia: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Haiti: Pain de Mais The Philippines: Rose’s Pancit Noodles Bangladesh: Payesh 1. Tanzania: Tanzanian Coconut Rice Tanzania is a country in […]

Growing up in Bolivia, Ronnie lived with his mother and three siblings. Throughout his childhood his family faced many difficulties; however, with the innocence every child has, he doesn’t recall specific tough moments. “When one is a child maybe one is not very conscious that there is need; when one gets to adolescence or […]

[…] of the children you sponsor, and what countries? Any special stories you like to tell about them? (Juli Jarvis) Emmanuel (India) Rene (Haiti) Diego (Ecuador) Laura ( Bolivia) Alba (Ecuador) Mercedes (Ecuador) Yolanda (Ecuador) Veronica (Bolivia) Sisay (Ethiopia) Fatuma (Uganda) Viola (Uganda) Melecio (Bolivia) Peter (Tanzania) Eliana (Ecuador) azmin (Ecuador) Soinkan (Kenya) Edithe (Burkina […]

Who would have imagined a boy from a small, agricultural community in southern Cochabamba would become an important member of the Bolivian president’s cabinet? Franz Rosales is the oldest of eight siblings. With such a big family, it was difficult for his parents to raise their children in good conditions. Many times, the money […]

[…] lives, we can also live. This article, which was written by Tim Robertson and Liz Boalch, originally appeared on the Compassion UK blog. Recipe converted for U.S. audience. Compassion UK An Easter message of Hope Two young boys in Bolivia are dressed in chef outfits and tossing flour into the air. Future chefs in Bolivia

[…] and knew for sure that he wanted to marry her. It took a while before they got married, but on April 9th, 1952 (the same day that Bolivia outlawed slavery), they tied the knot and have been married ever since. My dad doesn’t like soccer very much, but they lived close to a big […]

[…] and waste – to get to a child. I’ve trekked up steep, dusty, sun-battered trails – all to get to a child. In Peru, in Uganda, in Bolivia, in the Philippines … I’d sit and listen to their stories. The gap between us always seemed unreasonably large. Their lack of clean water, medical care, […]

[…] will go to sleep hungry tonight. On our refrigerator at home there is a picture of our sponsored child. Her name is Heidi, and she lives in Bolivia. (Brooklyn thinks the little girl’s name is Bolivia.) We pray for Heidi often. We pray for her to have plenty to eat. Sponsoring Heidi is a […]

[…] be a strong woman. I will influence my son and teach him how to respect women and to not have a negative bias toward women. Yhovana, 33, Bolivia When the pandemic hit, I had practically nothing: no supplies or milk for my children. They hadn’t paid my husband at work, and then they fired […]

[…] families A teenage girl holds a packet of supplies she received from her Compassion center. She is wearing a face mask brazil-girl-with-supplies-kit Two identical twin sisters in Bolivia hug each other and smile Twins in Bolivia A young boy in Colombia closes his eyes and folds his hands in prayer before a meal. There […]

[…] of. – Erickson, 12, Kenya I would pass a law for my country that alcoholism doesn’t exist, and also a law against child abuse. – Olga, 11, Bolivia If I could write the law, I will help people in Thailand to not use drugs. – Chokchai, 10, Thailand If I could create a law […]

[…] Totally Worth Seeing Don’t let little 3-year-old Amayre fool you hiding behind her mama’s skirts, she was definitely not shy! She caught our eye in La Paz, Bolivia where her older brother and sister attend the Compassion program. Compassion Stories Totally Worth Reading 10 Prayers of Children That Will Melt Your Heart When kids […]

[…] bright pink school bag — it dwarfed her small body — and headed off to her first day of kindergarten. Just weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Bolivia and she was suddenly confined to her home. Gone was her classroom, her friends Luz Marilyn and Marisol, and her new teacher. The playground was replaced […]

[…] I took selfies with tons of kids. Kids that I connected with. But also — kids that were just cute. That’s what happened on a trip to Bolivia. I smiled eagerly at a little girl, pointed to my camera, and then to her. I ignored her confused look and started snapping away. Later, I […]

[…] “If Jesus won the world and Jesus is in me, I will also be able to overcome the world,” he says confidently. Mishel, a 12-year-old girl in Bolivia, was just 7 when she received her first Bible through her Compassion center. Scripture became her source of comfort in a very difficult time. “Reading my […]

According to some studies, only a small percentage of children receive the level of socio-emotional stimulation they require in order to enjoy healthy childhood development. In Bolivia, our education philosophy is built on this need for socio-emotional input. The education we offer through our child development centers is based on biblical principles. We want our children to have […]

[…] affects their child’s wellbeing. That’s why in communities where the need is great, our church partners might help provide literacy classes for parents. This mom, Aniseta from Bolivia, had to leave school in the second grade, but now she is learning to read through her son’s Compassion center! Education isn’t just about finishing school. […]

[…] “I’m thankful because I have one more day of life, because my parents are healthy and because my family is always together.” – Nayely, 14 years old, Bolivia “I feel blessed to have a sponsor and be loved from across the other end of the world.” – Rizwani, 10 years old, Sri Lanka Will […]

[…] Tanzanians cook many recipes using coconut milk, which makes this rice thick. Serve it with grilled meat or stir-fried vegetables for a filling meal. Get the Recipe Bolivian Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Quinoa, a plant from the Andean Highlands, is a popular food in Bolivia. The plant’s seeds are the edible, tasty part […]

[…] family. She uses the money to pay the rent, the water, the electricity, the gas and buy the food and some things her children need for school. Bolivia is experiencing a food crisis as a consequence of many things. Besides the inflation, there are other variables that are affecting the country. When we have […]

[…] | Thailand | Sri Lanka  Central America and the Caribbean:  Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Guatemala | Haiti | Honduras | Mexico | Nicaragua  South America:  Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | Peru  Good-News Story From Bangladesh When Dipu and Tapu got a family gift from their sponsor, they decided to give it […]

Edgar was sponsored in La Paz, Bolivia from the time he was 7 years old. At 12 years of age, he made a commitment to God and decided to give Him his future. From that time, God has been accomplishing the purpose He set for him. “Since I was little, I understood that my […]

[…] to worry about. Every three months, I took her to her control, and the doctor said she was fine.” Once registered in our Child Survival Program in Bolivia, however, Estheysi received a more thorough medical checkup. “I took her to the pediatrician, and he told me that my daughter had a murmur. However, there […]

[…] in unexpected ways. As our children were entering their teenage years, my dad was leading one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by the country of Bolivia. We took our kids to visit my father there. We visited the project where he was working and saw the community where I lived as a […]

[…] world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16, NIV  Génesis From Bolivia Shares Her Favorite Woman From the Bible Photo by: Galia Oropeza Meet Génesis, a 7-year-old sponsored girl from Bolivia who loves reading her Bible. Her favorite […]

[…] person and a good listener.” — Weeview, 5, Thailand 2. Kevin the ornithologist “Chickens lay a ball. A ball that is called an egg.” — Kevin, 4, Bolivia 3. Adults need a hobby “What will I do for fun when I grow up? Nothing. Grown-ups don’t have fun!” — Segnon, Togo 4. An unusual […]

[…] Hadija and her husband are happily raising Moses and Loukiya thanks to two cesarean section deliveries. Hadija named Moses after the Survival staff who helped her. Augusta, Bolivia Augusta, sporting the hairnet she wears while making and selling empanadas, holds her son Cesar. Only months ago, 18-year-old Augusta was pregnant with her second son. […]

[…] start and maintain flourishing gardens. Take a look at these photos of gardens around the world — and then look again to see what else is there. Bolivia Benita and 2-year-old Gabriela’s garden grows lettuce, cauliflower, celery, broccoli, cucumber and tomatoes. Tanzania Esther, 11, uses a jerry can with to water her grandmother’s vegetable garden. […]

[…] Sponsors Share Their Best Letter Writing Tips sponsor a child Facts About Togo Facts About Togo: A West African Treasure Ghana Traditions A woman and child in Bolivia stand in a garden. The woman is holding vegetables and wearing a skirt, sweater and hat. The child is wearing a hat. Garden in Bolivia Angelita […]

[…] white shirt and a blue and white checkered apron. She is sitting at a table outside and is reading letters from her sponsor. Reading a letter in Bolivia Young man wearing a blue shirt. He is standing outside and is writing a letter to his sponsor. Writing a letter in Ethiopia Boy wearing a […]

[…] I’d rather have one letter than no letters.” So that’s why (and how) this busy father, husband, musician and author makes time to write to Ariel in Bolivia, Davi in Togo, and Ashley and Jade in the Dominican Republic. He knows the power of words to uplift — even if it’s only a few […]

[…] sound of Swahili, one of many tribal languages spoken in East Africa. I saw monuments like Cristo de la Concordia, the colossal statue of Jesus in Cochabamba, Bolivia. I was even chased by monkeys! But the most precious memories are the ones of children singing and dancing, and of watching them in amazement as […]

[…] the living conditions of my parents. I will do well in my studies, find a well-paid job, and build a big house for my parents.” Ana, 13, Bolivia “I like math, but I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up because I love animals. I have dogs, bunnies and chickens.” Buyung, 16, […]

[…] us to grow for You, to bear abundant fruit, and to bring blessings and joy to the lives of children to whom we minister. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gabriela Arévalo is a Program Implementation Assistant in our Bolivia office. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals. passion fruit growing on a tree one in spirit banner

[…] bed in Colombia, a pastor undergoing chemotherapy worked to ensure that families would not go hungry when they lost their incomes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Bolivia, a tutor made hundreds of calls to check on children in the Compassion sponsorship program.They’re just two of the heroes who, despite facing their own hardships, […]

[…] holding her baby, Salome, wearing a red outfit and is wrapped in a pink blanket. They are standing in front of a brick wall. Loving mother in Bolivia Fandy is sitting on his mother’s lap. They are sitting in a wicker chair near a window. Growing up in Indonesia Aylin, wearing a pink shirt […]

[…] used for bad or good purposes. To heal or to harm. These kids in Compassion’s program are learning at their child development center’s new computer lab in Bolivia. The internet, social media, computers, mobile devices — all this technology has enhanced our lives undeniably. On my trips to impoverished communities around the world, I […]

[…] waiting list in El Salvador, Rwanda, Tanzania and Indonesia have now been sponsored because of one gathering of Jesus people…and we are working toward the same for Bolivia right now. What a privilege! You can join us and keep it going at makehistorytogether.com. A photo posted by @louiegiglio on Jan 5, 2017 at 5:49pm […]

“Soccer is so much more than a ball and two goals; it connects people from all of the corners of the world.” Unknown This summer, millions of people across the world will crowd around television sets to watch the 2020 Summer Olympics. (They were postponed to 2021 because of the pandemic, but the name remains […]

[…] Direct Your Paths by Wess Stafford Wednesday – Staying Attached by Carla Hoit Thursday – It’s Jesus! by Cuthbert Mono Friday – The Satisfaction of Serving by Bolivia Ministry Team Week 2 Monday – He Will Deliver Us by Samuel Bala Tuesday – The God Over All Gods by Taylor Holmes Wednesday – Brokenness […]

[…] Pedro concludes, “To the people that make this possible, we ask them to be patient. Not long ago we had the visit of a 45-year-old man from Bolivia, with a beautiful family and a successful ministry. This man was assisted by Compassion when he was a child, and when I heard him talking, I […]

[…] is a tremendous blessing. A week later, I sat in my home and worked on a report from one of our Child Survival Programs in La Paz, Bolivia. As the staff at this program interviewed mothers to be registered, they heard repeatedly how many of the moms had already lost one or two children. […]

[…] innocent prayer. Since that time, Allen has sponsored a half dozen children. He is currently sponsoring two children — a girl in Ecuador, Mariuxi, and a boy in Bolivia, Pedro. From all those children, Marcos is the one who left a very deep imprint in the life of this communicator highly committed to children. At the present […]

[…] Disease Control and Prevention has reported active transmission of Zika in 24 countries. We have local church partners and Child Development Centers in 10 of those countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and Mexico. How Is Zika transmitted? The Zika virus is transmitted from the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, […]

[…] child how amazing our God is! Thanks to anybody who joins my prayers 💜 @sniccikers – Prayer for my Compassion child, Santiago & his mom in # Bolivia is grace for the moment, joy, good health, meals to eat, clean water to drink, access to proper oral hygiene, finding work and continued growth in […]

[…] at the Global Ministry Center, responding to emails just as I do every day. This email is from Stephen in Kenya; that one is from Galia in Bolivia. Another flies into my inbox from Amos in Ghana. Teaching staff members at the office in the Philippines. Oh wait, I need to look at this […]

A baby lay dying in his mother’s arms as she frantically rushed him into the hotel lobby where Bolivia sponsor tour members gathered after the day’s development center visits. She had no money for a doctor and hoped someone would help. We quickly collected funds, and a Compassion staff member rushed the mother and […]

[…] in our profile. (Photo: Serge Ouedraogo/Compassion) A photo posted by Compassion International (@compassion) on May 5, 2014 at 11:18am PDT 2. April 4 Making #guitars in # Bolivia A photo posted by Compassion International (@compassion) on Apr 4, 2014 at 8:20am PDT 1. November 17 Celebrate Universal Children’s Day on November 20th with us! […]

[…] B Corporation Global Organic Textile Standard Ethical Brand Directory Girl in Kenya A girl in an orange dress stands in front of a leaning tree. Sewing in Bolivia A girl sews at a sewing machine. Sewing in Thailand A woman sits at a sewing machine. A girl in a pink dress looks to the […]

[…] job and no income and a pending move to a new city. I heard a certain recording artist share his story about meeting a young girl in Bolivia that he and his family had sponsored for years.  He shared about her life and the poverty in which she lived. Pictures flashed up on the […]

[…] a mitten covered hand. Most of our work is in tropical countries, so our children seldom get to play in the snow. But in the highlands of Bolivia at an elevation of more than 14,000 feet children at BO-446 “frolic” in the remains of an overnight snowfall. As much as I dislike winter, I […]

[…] pair of shoes, or the beginning of an income-generating business for the family. Last fall, I sent a family gift to the child I sponsor, Angela, in Bolivia. Incredibly, she and her family were able to buy so much with what I sent. With $75 American dollars, they were able to purchase a blue […]

Francisco Perez remains thankful and practices everything he learned in our Child Sponsorship Program, even decades after graduating.

[…] The Counterintuitive Surprise of Generosity The Not-So-Hidden Truth About Compassionate People Help Children In Desperate Need Giving Is the Good Life Discover the Good Life Bounty in Bolivia A girl holds a basket full of vegetables and holds vegetables in her arms. Girl with Seeds A girl in a pink sweater holds up a […]

If I cared, I’d be more like Bono or Mother Teresa or even Wess Stafford — someone with influence and name recognition, someone with a story. If I cared, I’d do more, right? If I cared, I’d dedicate my life to serving the poor — as their champion, as their savior.

[…] children, faces shining with freedom, break free from poverty time and time again. Ricardo: From Sick to Healthy in Jesus’ Name Photo by: Emily Turner Ricardo in Bolivia suffered an intestinal infection that left him bedridden in the ICU for weeks. With each passing day, Ricardo’s body worsened, and his spirit weakened. Scared he […]

[…] covered in paintings. A group of children run down a path in Peru, next to a row of blue classrooms. Three boys stand in front of green hills in Bolivia. The one on the left holds a sign that says, Happy Easter. The one on the right holds a sign that says, Christ is alive.

[…] Her Light – Oct. 22   View this post on Instagram   Start your week like sweet 5-year-old Luz: fearless and full of energy. Happy Monday from Bolivia! ??? A post shared by Compassion International ? (@compassion) on Oct 22, 2018 at 7:01am PDT 4. He Is Risen – April 1   View this […]

As we walked into a child development center in Cochabamba, Bolivia, we were welcomed by hundreds of children worshiping. One kid in particular caught our eye. He was wearing a green shirt and was praising God with all he had. Later on I met Jorge. He turned out to be the older brother of […]

[…] were once ignored and neglected.” — Pastor María Ana Luisa Cruz Jiménez | Iglesia Fe en Cristo | Minatitlan, Veracruz, Mexico Youths from a Compassion center in Bolivia built a hydroponics garden for a neighboring community in need of nutritious food. 6. Advocating for the Rights of the Vulnerable “Our children are also a […]

[…] a cross. Preparing for Easter in El Salvador Three girls stand together outside. Two of the girls are holding hand written chalk board signs, Celebrating Easter in Bolivia Three children are inside the Compassion center, all wearing shirts they made, and they are throwing confetti in the air. Celebrating Easter in El Salvador. Four […]

[…] children from human trafficking: 1. A Tightknit Community Daniela was kidnapped and forced to work in a brothel. But she was not forgetten. Her Compassion community in Bolivia quickly mobilized and sought the help of the government to rescue her. They contacted law enforcement, marched and demanded her rescue. Seeing how enraged her neighborhood […]

[…] in a gray jacket, is holding a Bible in one hand and is raising the other one. She is praying, and her eyes are closed. Praying in Bolivia Josué is wearing a blue and white striped shirt. He is sitting inside his home on a couch with his mother, wearing a blue shirt, and […]

[…] rights, as well as how to respond if something were to happen. Faddy, a Compassion alum who now volunteers at the center he used to attend in Bolivia, teaches a lesson on how God feels about mistreatment and abuse – a lesson designed to help the children recognize when they see or experience mistreatment […]

[…] Corinthians 13:1, NIV Prayer: Lord, we pray for the Child Survival Program implementers, who are making a great difference, just like the early church. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mario Vasquez Sanchez serves as the Country Director for Compassion Bolivia. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.    roof of building with sunset one in spirit banner

[…] by David Greco (@davidagreco) on Sep 16, 2017 at 12:28pm PDT Hoy es un día diferente para @compassion @compassiones. Hoy es el #SponsorSelfieDay #SonrisasParaNelson #SmilesForNelson #8años # Bolivia A post shared by Rut & Cakes (@rutcakes) on Sep 16, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT Met my compassion child on a #crdschurch go trip in 2016. […]

[…] love and generosity you have shown us. We ask for humility and sensitivity to show love and generosity to others every day. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Maria Reyes works as a Program Communications Manager for Compassion Bolivia. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.    boy holding drawing of sheep Philippians chapter 2 verse 2 banner

Last year, I met a faithful young mother outside Santa Cruz, Bolivia, who is a volunteer at a Compassion center. She served young and pregnant mothers suffering through harrowing circumstances. This volunteer’s selflessness deeply moved me. Because even as she was giving of her time, energy and talents to make an impact in these […]

[…] is affecting children living in poverty. These stories (told by our incredible local photojournalists) will stay with me forever. Yhovana’s is one of them. When COVID-19 hit Bolivia, her husband lost his job. She works at a farm. One day, desperate to feed her children, she looked down at the bucket of chicken guts […]

[…] Capital of the Philippines.” Eleven villages take part in the festival, and competition is fierce as everyone pitches in trying to build the most elaborate lantern. 2. Bolivia Bolivians celebrate Misa del Gallo (“Mass of the Rooster”) on Christmas Eve, with people bringing roosters to midnight mass to symbolize the belief that a rooster […]

[…] joy for us, and we feel excited,” she says. Sheyla: Thankful for Good Food “I say thank you for this help.” Sheyla, 7, and her family in Bolivia began growing their own food when the pandemic struck and they could not work. But they struggled to grow enough food and to meet their other […]