Brazil – the largest country in South America – is home to tropical and subtropical landscapes. From the depths of the remote Amazon River basin to the lively metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil boasts stunning natural scenery and vibrant cultures.

What would you say if someone asked you the question, “What do you know about Brazil?” Could you spout off some fun Brazil facts? Share a little about the community the child you sponsor lives in?

We began our ministry in Brazil in 1987 with the Child Sponsorship Program. In 2007, we started the Leadership Development Program.

[…] I was in the very beginning of my second pregnancy when I heard about cases of babies who were born with microcephaly in the countryside of northeastern Brazil. Everyone was saying it wasn’t normal for so many babies to be born with the same abnormality in the same region. I confess I didn’t pay […]

In Northeastern Brazil, children are highly vulnerable to trafficking and nearly half the teenagers don’t have the ability to attend school. But through the new Act for Compassion platform that we are launching today, we can all be a part of changing the story for the children and communities there.

Beautiful landscapes, exotic food and historical monuments are not the only attractions that draw foreigners to Brazil. The image of a country full of beautiful, sexy, young women has been used for decades to attract tourists to the country of Carnival, which contributes to the growing number of tourists coming to Brazil seeking sexual […]

Second only to the U.S. in the number of COVID-19 infections worldwide, Brazil has faced supply shortages at its hospitals and health clinics that serve the neediest communities. But here’s the good news: Brazilian health workers in need of supplies recently received surprise donations — thanks to all the generous people who have given […]

[…] shows he is a man who knows the ocean intimately. Adriano loves the poor fishing village of Serviluz where he was born. Serviluz is located in Fortaleza, Brazil. The small community has fragile cement houses, their walls worn from years of salt corrosion. The narrow streets have pavement partly hidden below the sand of […]

The weather is cold, and it is hard to get out of the bed. It’s 7:30 in the morning on a typical day, and despite his wanting to stay under the blankets, Renan has an appointment he wouldn’t miss for anything. Lilian, his young mother, enters the colorful room. “Wake up!” she says. The children’s […]

[…] the other day that I want to share with you. It’s titled Why I Stopped Serving the Poor, and it was written by Claudio Oliver of Curitiba, Brazil. His grandparents founded the Salvation Army in Brazil. “Without exception, rich and poor have the same conviction that what they need is something that the market, […]

For millions of girls around the world, menstruation brings shame, confusion and stigma. Discover how girls in Brazil, Honduras, Sri Lanka and Togo are finding education and empowerment with Compassion’s support.

Four-year-old Maisa from Brazil was born with a congenital malformation in her legs. Despite being unable to walk, her optimism is infectious, and she has found acceptance and encouragement at her Compassion center. Her bright smile and outlook will definitely bring you joy today.

The world that 6-year-old Sophia sees around her is one of poverty and limitations. But Compassion’s photojournalist in Brazil, Sara Navarro, is among the caring adults who inspire her to dream without limits. Here’s Sara’s story of the day she visited Sophia.

[…] a way for Haitians to relax and de-stress, if only for 90 minutes. The most recent report I read from our staff in Haiti included this: When Brazil scored its first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a cheer went up that could be heard all over this earthquake-ravaged capital. Haiti, which is […]

Whether they are from the United States, Brazil, the Philippines or Ghana, every child in the world has at least this one thing in common — they grow up! And as they do, according to their culture’s customs and traditions, they celebrate and memorialize certain rights of passage or milestones. These celebrations honor the […]

In Codó, a forgotten city in the northeast of Brazil, the gospel is being preached through attitudes and community service.

[…] financial support for your child’s development, but your letters provide beyond the material — needs such as love, hope and possibilities. If poverty had a face, in Brazil it would be the face of a child. According to UNICEF, in 2004 more than 50 million Brazilians were living in poverty — without access to […]

If you have a sponsored child in Brazil, or even if you don’t, Cachorro Quente aka Brazilian Hot Dogs is a fun recipe to try.

Colombia – one of the most biodiverse countries in the world – is home to striking mountain vistas, tropical coastlines, powerful rivers and a portion of the great Amazon rainforest. Located in the northwest corner of South America, Colombia borders Panama, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Seen from afar, Carnival in Brazil is truly beautiful, and it’s possible to understand why tourists from around the world come. But if you look closer, you will see another scenario.

Thirty years ago I went to Brazil as a short-term missionary with five other young adults. Little did I know how much that one decision would shape the rest of my life.

To kick off the Amazing Compassion Culinary Adventure series, I chose Moqueca de Peixe, a Brazilian fish stew recipe shared with us by Liv Almeida Nunes Ribeiro Dias, a Program Implementation Assistant with Compassion Brazil.

I am happy to serve our Lord through the ministry in Brazil for more than five years. During this time, we have faced and overcome many challenges and obstacles. I have had the opportunity to witness God’s action in each situation faced. I confess there were times when the adversity seemed that it would […]

Recife is a beautiful city in northeastern Brazil. Known as the “Brazilian Venice,” it was founded in 1537 by the Portuguese and was greatly influenced by the Jews and Dutch. The Atlantic Ocean bathes its beautiful beaches, and the temperature can exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Foreigners and Brazilians go to Recife to travel and […]

[…] fun!” — Segnon, Togo 4. An unusual hero “When I grow up, I want to be like the tooth fairy and help teeth grow.” — Paula, 5, Brazil 5. Post-pandemic plans “Rolling on the ground is the first I will do when this coronavirus is over. If people say I’m crazy, I will tell […]

[…] still places of learning, dreaming, laughter and, ultimately, of hope. Welcome inside. Brothers Marcos Alexandre, 9, Marcos Winicius, 13, and Kauan, 6, share this room in northeastern Brazil, though occasionally one of them sprawls out at night in a hammock instead. Baby Sathinee takes a peaceful snooze at home in northern Thailand. She’s been […]

[…] Damião got married and had three children, Camila, 15, Davi, 10, and Luan, 6. He continued to farm to care for the family. In their culture in Brazil, it’s typical for men to work hard outside while wives take care of the house. “Every day, I leave my home before the sun comes up […]

I recently visited the home of little 3-year-old Tiago, who is enrolled in our child sponsorship development program in Fortaleza, Brazil. Tiago greeted us from the front porch of his house in nothing but his tiny little blue under-roos. An apropos wardrobe choice on that hot and humid Brazilian day, I thought. How I […]

[…] follow the ancient Julian calendar, which means they celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7. Families dress in white garments called shammas that they wear to Christmas services. 6. Brazil Sia Kambousia/AFP/Getty Images Children in Brazil receive gifts from Papai Noel on Christmas Eve. With no use for chimneys in the tropical climate, the children believe […]

[…] boat. The children had to swim to the other side to get to school. 5. Guatemala: On a Tuk-Tuk 6. Sri Lanka: On the School Boat 7. Brazil: In the school car … as long as it doesn’t get stuck “On rainy days, the road is filled with mud, sometimes the car gets stuck […]

[…] 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 in […]

[…] because I want to help my family.” 4. Maisa’s dream of flying Like the feathered friend next to her, Maisa dreams of flying. She was born in Brazil with a congenital condition that meant her legs didn’t develop. Despite being unable to walk, her optimism is infectious. “I want to be a bird,” she […]

[…] and from sponsored children around the world! “Thank you, Mother, for being so funny and cheerful, even in the most difficult moments!” — Jose Marcelo, age 11, Brazil “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” — Proverbs 31:25, NIV “My mom is courageous and fearless.” — […]

[…] and vegetables that grow there. Bangladesh To earn a meager income for her family, Dipty picks leaves every weekday from morning to evening in this tea garden. Brazil Ivamberto has found joy caring for his family’s lettuce garden while staying home more during the pandemic. Photos of Gardens = Photos of Hope These photos […]

[…] Sandy graduated from the salon program, which launched her into a long-term career of painting nails and styling hair. Rayane and Rhaldney, Photographers A Compassion center in Brazil launched a program called Criativa (“Creative”) to give new dreams to youth threatened by lack of opportunities. Rayane photographs her community. She shares: “Here there is […]

[…] she decorated Coty is wearing a red shirt. He is sitting at home opening his Christmas gift from the Compassion center. Joyful in Colombia Compassion children in Brazil are joyful to receive Christmas cards from their sponsors from different parts of the world. Three smiling girls wearing blue and white clothing are holding their […]

[…] work, but I am growing.” Justice, 11, Ghana “I want to be a soldier when I grow up. I’ll learn and become a strong protector.” Grazielle, 13, Brazil Grazielle’s Compassion center staff recently surprised her with strawberries, which are expensive and hard to find in their community. “My biggest dream of all is to […]

[…] green apron. She is taking a pan of her baked goods out of the oven. The background is a brick wall. Playing in Bolivia Compassion center in Brazil Compassion center in Brazil Street scene with cars and buildings in a neighborhood in La Paz, Bolivia Street in Bolivia Children are standing at an outdoor […]

[…] proportions.” It has been declared a public health emergency of international concern. This emerging epidemic has been linked to thousands of babies born with birth defects in Brazil and is spreading rapidly with a projection of 3 – 4 million cases throughout the Americas in the next year. How Is Zika Affecting Compassion Communities? […]

[…] Maybe I’ll hide under the desk so you can’t see me … 2. Future Officer Tayla is the “no-nonsense” type! “When I grow up,” says Tayla in Brazil, “I want to be a police officer because I want to make my city a better place to live. I’m a girl, but I can do […]

[…] With your help, Compassion works to release children from poverty in six of the competing countries, including Ghana, Colombia, Mexico, Honduras, Ecuador, and this year’s host country, Brazil. But for Compassion children, soccer (or “football”) is more than just a game. If you were to visit a Compassion child development center anywhere in the […]

[…] | 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 to their […]

[…] a university. Today, three years later, she can see that she was practicing her vocation. Valdênia studies Pedagogy at one of the most important universities in northeast Brazil, and this opportunity was only possible because she attended a pre-university course supported through a Complementary Intervention offered by Compassion. Valdênia was one of 47 teenagers […]

I have been privileged to participate in the Expansion Strategy implementation in Brazil. In order to do that, I need to travel to the poorest state in Brazil. These trips are particularly challenging because I must leave the comfort of my home, the warmth of my bed and the security of knowing everyone and […]

[…] become more grateful for the things I can be sure of, such as God’s love and the love I have for my family and friends. Danielly, 38, Brazil The history of Black people in Brazil has always been one of struggle, but we have always added music and joy to our journey. Even with […]

[…] to help families Donate to help 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 front of their church. SOUTH AMERICA Colombia Julian, a boy sponsored in Compassion’s program, stands in front of his church holding a Bible he received there. Brazil Children run to their church for a fun day of activities in the Compassion program. Ecuador Fabricio stands in the church where he became a Christian […]

[…] in Burkina Faso wearing a somber expression and traditional clothing A Child in Burkina Faso A girl wearing a blue shirt and colorful face mask hugs a bag of dried beans. Girl Thankful for Food in Brazil A boy smiles as he looks through a plastic bag filled with food staples Colombian Boy Receives Groceries

[…] would like to visit Italy and its streets of water. It must be very different and beautiful. Here, we don’t have streets like that. – Caua, 10, Brazil I would love to travel to Entebbe Airport. I would love to see the aeroplanes which are flying to leave, and those which are landing. If […]

[…] table tennis player. I encourage all children to set their goals and to work hard to achieve them,” Christina says. Children attending this child development center in Brazil carry their surfboards to the sea for an afternoon of surfing in the warm Fortaleza sun. The center has had a surfing program for about nine […]

[…] children and families who are affected by political unrest that is continuing to take place in Central America and the Caribbean. Appetizer: South America Baião de dois, Brazil South America is home of the famous Amazon rainforest and the majestic Machu Pichu. Staples of South American dishes include corn, potatoes and chiles, combining to […]

[…] started to discover this through Act for Compassion, a new online platform that launched earlier this year with a focus on fundraising for the children of northeast Brazil. ActForCompassion.com exists to help you reduce the grand mission of releasing children from poverty to doing one simple thing – taking one act – that will […]

[…] when I know I’m part of something bigger than me and when I see my life has a purpose in this world.” – Klebiane, 8 years old, Brazil “When I feel sad, I just turn on music and dance, and I forget my bad feelings. I want to encourage all those who go through […]

[…] hunger, solitude — Cristiano has been through tough situations in his life and now his experiences are the foundation of his job as a Partnership Facilitator in our Brazil office. A Partnership Facilitator (PF) is responsible for overseeing all issues related to the partnership between our ministry and the partner church. A Facilitator works with […]

[…] the closest to being able to provide support on their own without the support of sponsors anymore? Several of our Program Countries have experienced developmental improvements – Brazil, Thailand and the Philippines come to mind as examples. But despite the progress, pockets of extreme poverty still exist in those countries. And it is in […]

[…] I would have had zero chance of being here because of my financial status, but my sponsors never stopped supporting me economically and spiritually.” Nurse Edilson in Brazil Edilson and other nurses sing a worship song on break at the hospital. Edilson Rodrigues de Araújo Júnior in Brazil is one of the amazing nurses […]

[…] Share Your Prayer Request Letter-Writing Ideas My Account Girl in Colombia A girl hugs a letter to her chest. Face Masks in El Salvador A woman secures a face mask on a boy. Pensive in Brazil A boy stands at a door, looking out. Reading Letters in Colombia Two boys lean against columns, reading letters.

I took a trip to the Atlantic Ocean the other night. It was just across the street from my hotel in Recife, Brazil – a beautiful resort town known for powdery beaches and turquoise water. It will also be the site of World Cup soccer in 2014. The people here are excited about it and […]

We’re holding a photo scavenger hunt leading up to our One Meal One Day campaign on Nov. 6, complete with prizes. So, get your camera (or phone) ready.

[…] enormous courage to do anything in order to provide for their families. Many Compassion-assisted families make their living on the garbage dumps. Families like Antonio’s. Antonio from Brazil knows how to recognize what is precious when everyone else considered it useless. That is why, despite the nature of his work, he has a deep […]

[…] are unemployed or have part-time jobs, earning just enough to survive. Nova Conquista is an urban slum located in Diadema, a city located in the São Paulo, Brazil, metropolitan area. Approximately 15,000 people live in Diadema, in houses made of plywood, unfinished brick or both. The streets are narrow and dirty, and people steal […]

[…] with happiness and we see that this reflects the joy in their hearts. Nothing compares to their joy, and it is something that comes from inside. (from Brazil) SEVEN The letters are like gifts for children. When they receive them, it makes them feel that they are worth it, that they are taken into […]

[…] says, “to cook and eat.” When Compassion’s partner heard, they delivered groceries. Because Yhovana’s family needed food, but they also deserved dignity. Another is a grandmother in Brazil. She had just been handed a basket heaving with food by Compassion’s local church partner. She was all alone. Concerned, the pastor asked if she needed […]

[…] has placed bigger dreams in our hearts.” Yes, they have learned to dream and to believe in a future of hope. One dream of our ministry in Brazil is to impact the poorest children in our country, children who live a reality we could not imagine existing in our country. They need bread, but […]

[…] who share the same interests and passions, and that those interests and passions would bring immense joy. Kuanany and Tainara Meet Kuanany and Tainara. They live in Brazil. When Kuanany was only 7, she was diagnosed with cancer and lost her ability to walk. Despite much hardship, Tainara has stuck by Kuanany as her […]

São Paulo is the capital of Brazil’s São Paulo state. It is richer than the other 25 Brazilian capitals and the most populous — more than 11 million inhabitants. The state is known as the “Brazilian economic motor” because it has the country’s largest industrial park, the most skilled labor, the best infrastructure and the […]

[…] to where Kariss has asked to give her birthday money to Gabrielle and asked how much more money we needed to save to go visit her in Brazil. When watching the Olympics and learning that the next Summer Games are in Rio, Kariss exclaimed, “That’s in Brazil – we can go visit Gabrielle!” Love […]

[…] God that everyone who works in the Compassion partner churches understands our greatest call: to be a defender of children in all aspects,” says Francisco Jose, Compassion Brazil staff, creator of the Internal Protection Network for Compassion Brazil. Visitors to Our Ministry One of the most life-changing opportunities for sponsors is the opportunity to […]

[…] to be more responsible, so in the future they won’t be hungry.” Raymark, the Philippines Who’s smiling bigger — the dog or his human, a 14-year-old pastor? Kauany, Brazil Twelve-year-old cancer survivor Kauany loves spending time with her feline buddy, Niño. Masfika, Bangladesh Animal lover Masfika’s dream of owning a goat came true when her […]

[…] learn the beauty and worth of people who are born different. READ MORE › 4. The 18-Year-Old Who Raised an Abandoned Baby as His Own Valdinar in Brazil was only 18 years old when he found an abandoned baby boy. Having been abandoned as a child himself, Valdinar refused to look the other way. […]

[…] also gave me my family.” Nine-year-old Iarley’s dream is to become a shepherd when he grows up — whether of people or sheep! This aspiring pastor in Brazil loves spending time thinking about God and reading his Bible. “In fact, God created the entire universe,” says Iarley. “He made the sun, the moon, all […]

[…] My Shoes. In order to really prepare for this project, Brad Griffin and I took a pilgrimage to visit Compassion’s local church partners in the Philippines and Brazil. We were able to learn all about how the local church is developing children in the poorest of communities to break the cycle of poverty in […]

[…] for your sponsored child 10 of the Most Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World Free printable picture ornament template My Account login Give a Family Gift A Brazilian child wearing a red shirt smiles in front of a wall. Sponsored Child in Brazil Sarah’s black refrigerator door shows four family photos, including photos of […]

[…] believe in what You’ve already put in our hearts and in the strength of Your Holy Spirit in us. In Jesus’ name, amen. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Guilherme Lucas Oliveira is a Complementary Interventions Specialist for Compassion Brazil. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.   young boy holding up arms One in Spirit devotional banner

[…] Lord, we are able to transfer our blessings to a family in so much need … thank you Lord Jesus!!” – Larry “One of our kids from Brazil lost his biological father and he drew a picture of my husband and wrote ‘Godfather’ above his picture in English. ??? ” – @allisonbenik Move You […]

[…] United States is the single biggest consumer in the world’s $50 billion bottled-water market, it is the only one of the top four – -the others are Brazil, China, and Mexico — that has universally reliable tap water. Tap water in this country, with rare exceptions, is impressively safe. It is monitored constantly, and […]

[…] condensed milk. So, despite my tumultuous history with candy-making — I have cried over many a pan of ruined fudge — I decided to give these little Brazilian kisses a try. View a larger image of the ingredient list First, I put the butter and condensed milk into a small saucepan and brought it […]

[…] that image. Because there are so many incredible pictures of our church partners. That wooden church in Thailand? The framing of the picture of the church in Brazil? The strength in the black-and-white picture of the church in Tanzania? How in the world are we supposed to choose just one?! 5. 7 Curious Questions […]

[…] 10, and it provides a virtual opportunity for them to travel around the world — to four different countries where we work:  Ghana, Bangladesh, El Salvador and Brazil. It helps your kiddos experience a Compassion child development center and the surrounding community, and will give them perspective on what a child’s life in the developing […]

[…] live in poverty but refuse to let it silence their powerful voices. May their inspirational quotes and dreams for the future give you hope today! Josiele, 13, Brazil: “I’m free, even if my body is limited.” When I wore my back brace for the first time, I cried a lot. It was stifling, and […]

[…] week of our sacrifice we received a fruit tray, coffee creamer, a rotisserie chicken, cookies, coffee, two dozen eggs (from two different people), a five-gallon bucket of potatoes, Brazil quesadillas, yeast with a recipe for bread, pound cake, chocolate and noodles. Throughout this week of financial sacrifice only one person who gave to us knew that […]

[…] of Jimmy Fallon: YOU LIE When we saw this fun video showing the actual sizes of countries, our 9-year-old cartographer hearts broke. We trusted you, Maps! That Brazil illustration shocked us the most. Next you know, those raised relief maps — the ones you endlessly ran your finger across when you were in elementary […]

[…] performance. “It was a great time. The children were happy because their parents were there to see them. They had an important time together.” Many people in Brazil celebrate Easter as if the chocolate eggs were the most important. Even being a Christian country, the commercial influence is strong and thousands of people forget […]

[…] in poverty — the ones struggling to fight the lies that tell them they don’t matter and will amount to nothing. I played soccer with them in Brazil and lost miserably; I was blessed to visit them in Panama at their schools and was humbled at the loving reception; I was toured around cities […]

[…] the authority that comes from above, because only then will the Lord’s deeds be accomplished through our lives. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Eduardo Idalgo works as a Ministry Services Manager in our office in Brazil. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.    four youth in caps and gowns and holding diplomas one in spirit banner

[…] makes my day to see children coming and respectfully saying to me, smiling, ‘Barka Yaaba,’ meaning ‘thank you, grandma,’ after lunch or breakfast.” Rizaura Lima, Center Janitor, Brazil Rizaura first learned about Compassion when she registered her youngest children at the center in her community. Soon she began volunteering to help clean at the […]

Just as we in the developed world can’t guarantee how our children are going to “come out,” we can’t control how a child in the developing world will “come out.” We need to be free to admit “failure,” because that’s how we learn.

[…] the World Health Organization, Latin America is the new epicenter of this global pandemic, surpassing Europe and the U.S. in the daily number of reported COVID-19 cases. Brazil has more than 929,000 confirmed cases nationwide, one of the highest in the world. Other countries like Mexico and Peru are struggling to contain major outbreaks. […]

Currently, more slaves exist than during the time of slave trade abolitionist William Wilberforce. But unlike in Wilberforce’s day, 80 percent of today’s slaves are women and girls; 50 percent are children. The slave trade is far from history. In fact, it is very much the shame of our world today.

[…] it – Eryn Carman and me – started working at Compassion in mid-2014. Within the first year, we both had traveled to countries where Compassion served ( Brazil and the Dominican Republic respectively). Upon our return, we both felt this thankfulness for Compassion’s work but also this “ick” about how travel to predominantly poor […]

[…] look at this note from Sharon in Sri Lanka. Let me check that question from Ricot in Haiti. Ah, here’s that answer I sent to Igor in Brazil — so many emails from colleagues around the world. Haiti Compassion staff working in the office. Some of them have intermittent Internet connections in an office; […]

[…] where she lives, or what she likes to play with. I can just open the app and show her photo or tell him about the weather in Brazil. We can sit down and write a letter together and talk about what Amber’s child center is like. We can even take a quick photo of […]

[…] need and governmental guidelines. But you can rest assured that our church partners are making food available to vulnerable families whenever possible. One 11-year-old sponsored child in Brazil had this to say about the help: “I knew that the center’s volunteers would never forget me. I knew you would come to help us. I […]

[…] I struggled through the end of a career. And I prayed it again last week, as I stood in the middle of a slum outside of Recife, Brazil. I watched as two young boys skipped across the tremendous pile of garbage that surrounds their shanty home. I marveled as they meandered through unmentionable filth […]

[…] | Sri Lanka Central America and the Caribbean: Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Guatemala | Haiti | Honduras | Mexico | Nicaragua South America: Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | Peru Additional writing by Joyce Tumbelston. recipes Tanzanian coconut rice recipe Quinoa and black bean salad recipe Lugaw recpie Mango lassi […]

Visitors to Recife, Brazil, have the opportunity to enjoy all this tropical paradise has to offer. This port city on the northeast coast of South America’s largest country has also been called the “Brazilian Venice” due to its many rivers, small islands and more than 50 bridges. Not far, however, from the sandy white beaches is Olinda, […]

[…] Talita teaches the 5- and 6-year-olds at her former child development center. God, the Father, has made her a great woman. The public system of education in Brazil is full of contrast. The best universities are public, and to be accepted in to one, the student has to have a good and strong education […]

The feel-good story you need today. Valdinar from Brazil was just 18 years old when he made a life-changing, sacrificial choice. He was visiting his brother’s home, where he saw a beautiful baby boy he didn’t recognize. He asked who the baby was, and heard baby Eduardo’s sad story. Eduardo’s young mother had been […]

The “City of God” community in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is famous for its daily realities: violence, drug trafficking and prostitution. Felipe was a skinny little boy from the City of God who used to sit in front of his development center, waiting for his father. Sometimes Felipe was the only boy left waiting […]

[…] 4 years old girl, wearing a blue dress, smiles with her father wearing a purple shirt, as they press their faces together happily. Father and daughter in Brazil A family portrait of Surayut wearing his school uniform with his parent with smile, standing in front of his house. Happy family in Thailand Mother and […]

[…] Fatigue Imprints: The Evidence Our Lives Leave Behind The Philippines: An Interactive Family Experience The Philippines: An Interactive Family Experience Life-Changing Products for Your Family Family in Brazil A woman stands at a windowsill of a mud and wood home, surrounded by four children. Friends Around the World Atlas The cover of a book […]

[…] for the first time! “In the program I learned that Jesus is my greatest gift and that He always keeps the promises He makes,” says Marcos in Brazil. You can make this the best Christmas ever for a child in poverty! We need your help to give a Christmas gift to every one of […]

[…] to read through the comments on Three Things All Sponsors Should Know; several of our country staff have added their thoughts on this topic. We’ve gotten input from East Indonesia, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, East India and the Philippines. The thoughts in the post itself are good, too, so you should read that if you haven’t. 🙂

[…] Remind us that we are responsible for each one of their needs, and help us do everything with faith and gratitude in our hearts. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Carlos Silva works as a Training Specialist for Compassion Brazil. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.   four smiling girls posing for photo one in spirit banner

[…] parents worked hard to supply me with clothes and food. Like most teenagers, I took those things for granted. Several years later, I took a trip to  Brazil with Compassion and met Anderson, a 16-year-old boy who didn’t take any of those things for granted. He invited me into his home with hospitality I’d never experienced from […]

[…] contentment in knowing that the simple act of writing a letter while sitting in Nashville, Tenn. is making a world of difference to a little girl somewhere in Brazil. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sami Cone is a published author and seminar speaker who draws on her life experiences to help women realize their full potential. You […]

[…] dress and Sophia is wearing a white patterned dress. They are standing in front of a brick and cement building and they are holding hands. Twin girls Brazil Jesus, wearing a dark blue shirt and jeans, is standing with his grandmother, Rosa, wearing a pink and white shirt and black and white striped shorts. […]

[…] improve our world. When I grow up, I want to be a police officer! Being a police officer is often considered a job for men in Pombal, Brazil, but 6-year-old Tayla already dreams of fighting against the crime that ravages her neighborhood. “I’m a girl, but I can do it! I’m brave too!” says […]

[…] holding a photo of the youth their family sponsors through Compassion. Catherine Ryan’s children and sponsored youth Boy sitting on the front porch and is wearing a green shirt and blue pants. Smiling in Uganda. A group of children are standing against a wall in their neighborhood. Happy children in Brazil A line of children

[…] strengthens ties as well as surprises. And it is one of the simplest ways to demonstrate the value we give to someone.” — Pastor Ailton José Alves, Brazil “For our children to receive a letter from their sponsor is an experience of affection and great appreciation. We see this in their expressions when receiving them. On […]

[…] weeks, her tutor went to visit Michelle’s home. The tutor was told Michelle wasn’t coming back. “Sometimes the mother or the father travel to work to Argentina, Brazil or Spain, and they are left with an aunt, so they have to move to another house. Sometimes the parents take the children with them, so […]

[…] to the city dump to pick through garbage. But this little girl calls it a mall. Simone is the director at the Projeto Crescendo em Sabedoria* in Brazil. She explains, “The majority of the neighborhood goes to the city dump every day. This is normal life for them, much the same as going to […]

[…] which allowed me to travel overseas and not worry about my own home. Every three years I took them somewhere with me to see the work. Haiti, Brazil, Ecuador, Africa … I built it into their lives. The best proof is that they now sponsor kids with their own money. In my book Too […]

What better way to celebrate Giving Tuesday than with a gift to help families in poverty recover and rebuild? Compassion’s Gift Catalog is full of unique ways to make a big impact in the lives of children and their families. New this year are gifts specifically designed to help families impacted by COVID-19. Here are just a few of the gifts you can give this Giving Tuesday to help families overcome the devastating economic hardships caused by the pandemic.

[…] “enough” money. No sir. We are celebrating my daughter’s birthday this month by adding to our family. Thanks to Compassion, we were able to locate Gabriele in Brazil who shares my daughter’s exact same birthday. My now 6-year-old son wanted to get in on the giving too, so he will also be sponsoring a […]