January 01, 2021 Four children are standing outside playing musical instruments and dancing. There are trees and tall grass behind them. The children are wearing traditional clothing.

Facts About Togo: A West African Treasure

Togo is a small West African country tucked in the midst of Ghana, Benin and Burkina Faso and bordered on the south by the Gulf of Guinea. Let’s learn some interesting facts about Togo – the home of over 66,000 Compassion-assisted children.

February 02, 2009

Update From Compassion Togo

Remember when we registered our first child in Togo? That was about five months ago. Would you like to know how Compassion Togo is doing now? Good! We have that for you! Visit Togo’s news page and read what the Acting Country Director has to say about Compassion’s impact in Togo thus far. We […]

November 11, 2008

Compassion Togo Registers Its First Child

Story by Delanyo Tenge, Compassion Togo program communications manager, and Barb Liggett, Global Strategy Office intern September 17, 2008 was the day the staff of Compassion Togo (CIT) had prepared fervently for, and the excitement had reached its peak. As Compassion’s newest country, the staff began registering children in Compassion Togo’s first child development […]

December 12, 2008

Receive a Free Bible When You Sponsor a Child From Togo

This is David. He was the first registered child in Togo. And this is his sister, Gracia. She was the second child registered by Compassion Togo. They don’t have sponsors yet. And neither do these Togolese children. If you: sponsor a child from Togo between now and December 31 AND you sign up for […]

August 08, 2019 A girl in a white T-shirt and patterned skirt runs down a dirt path, smiling, with a house in the background.

How Life in Rural Togo Is About to Change

Tragically, one in every 10 children in Togo dies before they reach their fifth birthday. But thanks to a new partnership between pro golfer Kevin Streelman and Compassion, change is coming for two communities.

June 06, 2008

The Case for Compassion Togo

Today, we’re beginning a four part series to introduce you to Togo, the newest country Compassion works in. The Compassion office is now open, and the staff are working to begin registering children in the fall. An Overview of the Country Located in West Africa, Togo has a southern coastline that borders the Bight […]

September 09, 2011

Ministry Highlight: Togo

We began our ministry in Togo in 2009 with the Child Sponsorship Program. In just under two years we have registered more than 4,300 children and we partner with 20 Implementing Church Partners.

June 06, 2008

Compassion Togo: Putting Faces to the Statistics

This is part four in our four part series – The Case for Compassion Togo Driving through the streets of Lome, Togo, scenes unfold that are far too common in sub-Saharan Africa. Individuals ranging from very young to very old sit and stand at the side of the road, hoping to sell baked goods […]

December 12, 2020 Fortune, wearing a blue and white shirt and black pants, is sitting to the right of her mother, who is holding Divine, Fortune’s sister, on her lap. Fortune's mother is wearing an orange shirt and blue skirt.

These Kids in Togo Need Your Prayers This Christmas!

This Compassion center in southern Togo knows how to throw a memorable celebration at Christmastime. This year, however, a shadow of uncertainty is cast over the children and their families. COVID-19 restrictions have been enforced across Togo, prohibiting the center’s traditional Christmas gathering. Kids at the center are still grappling with what this Christmas […]

June 06, 2008

The State of the Children

Part two in our four part series – The Case for Compassion Togo The children of Togo are especially affected by the economic and social issues of the country. The infant mortality rate is nearly 60 deaths per 1,000 live births and the under-five mortality rate is approximately 140 deaths out of 1,000 births. […]

June 06, 2008

The State of the Church

This is part three in our four part series – The Case for Compassion Togo Christianity in Togo dates back to the mid-1800s when the Methodist and Presbyterian denominations organized churches in the country. They were followed by the Catholic Church about 40 years later and today are joined by churches affiliated with the […]

October 10, 2021 Maria Rita is wearing a red shirt and jeans. She is holding a red ribbon in each hand is jumping in the air. Her town is in the background.

Why Periods Are No Longer a Red Light

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.

March 03, 2013 group of children playing outside

Epilepsy Is Not a Curse From the Gods

[…] started having epileptic seizures. When her family realized her condition, they abandoned her and her mother because in their village, epilepsy is considered a curse. In Adaboukope, Togo, where they live, nearly 80 percent of the population is animist. They love Voodoo statues made with their own hands. When people there are overwhelmed, they resort […]

June 06, 2008

Compassion Sri Lanka

In addition to the expectation and excitement of registering our first child in Togo later this year, I’m very excited to say that two weeks ago our Board of Directors unanimously approved plans to begin work in Sri Lanka. Of course, there is still much preparation that needs to be done to launch this […]

July 07, 2012 four children holding up letters

Sponsor Letters: Gifts From the Heart

For children in Togo and around the world, a letter from a sponsor is a source of great joy. Most children see letters as gifts from the hearts of their sponsors.

September 09, 2009

Elves, Genies and Compassion’s Ministry Paradigm

[…] the basement? Does Compassion’s headquarters even have a basement? Do Santa’s workshop personnel kick it here during the off-season addressing and licking envelopes and sleighing over to Togo, Indonesia and Honduras to drop off sponsor letters? Payroll and finance must have a tough time keeping up with the influx of elfishness. No genies. No […]

October 10, 2013 group of happy children with a caregiver

Safe Water Means Better Health

In Togo, national statistics indicate that 39 percent of the population do not have access to an improved drinking water source. A quarter of the Togolese population do not have, within a 30 minute walk, a source of drinking water.

May 05, 2009

Our 1 Millionth Child

It is my great privilege to introduce you to Fellow Blewussi Kpodo, our 1 millionth sponsored child! Fellow is 8 years old and lives in Togo with his father, two older sisters and one younger brother. And he now has a very bright future! 🙂 And who better to stand alongside this precious little […]

July 07, 2008

Getting 10,000 Children Sponsored in 10 Days

[…] who we are? Compassion International. Part of that internationality is that we work in 24 countries throughout the developing world … uh, 25 countries (you know about Togo, right?) And the other part of that internationality is that there are 11 countries that form Compassion’s Global Partner Alliance. These are the countries where you, […]

May 05, 2009

Afi’s Angle

I’m currently on a story-gathering trip in Lome, Togo, our newest country, which is where I met Afi. Afi stood shyly inside her home as we hauled in our gear — cameras, video equipment, tripods and microphones. Her dusty yard was shaded by heavy papaya trees, offering a bit of relief from the hot […]

February 02, 2013 A child peeking over a fence

A Different Kind of Compassion Sunday

This Compassion Sunday in Togo is a very different kind of Compassion Sunday than we are used to in the United States.

October 10, 2014 first christmas valerie

Valerie’s First Christmas

[…] gifts I got that year, but I remember feeling so special that Santa had made a house call to visit me. That memory surfaced recently when I read the story of Valerie, a little girl in Togo. Valerie’s first Christmas memory happened last year — because it was the first time she ever celebrated Christmas.

April 04, 2020 Girl from Togo in front of a chalkboard making a funny face

16 Moments to Make You Smile Right Now

[…] get assigned the tambourine instead. 7. That one friend who can’t contain their excitement… Everyone is looking forward to lunch at their Compassion center, but Gerard in Togo is really, really looking forward to it. 8. Double trouble in Peru. Twin boys Marcos and Isaac in Peru are double the blessing (and double the […]

December 12, 2021 Four children are standing outside playing musical instruments and dancing. There are trees and tall grass behind them. The children are wearing traditional clothing.

Your Top 5 Compassion Stories of 2021

[…] (app, online, stationery, etc.). Remembering or making time to write. This article also gave me the chance to share some insanely adorable photos of 6-year-old Fortune in Togo, who had recently received her first letters from her sponsor. 2. Facts About Togo: A West African Treasure You love learning all about the 25 countries […]

March 03, 2021 A boy wearing a light blue shirt is standing in front of a body of water. He is holding a glass of water in each hand. One glass contains clean water and one contains dirty water. There are trees behind the water.

Before and After Safe Water: 20 Powerful Photos

[…] feel sick in my stomach after drinking water,” she says. “I am so grateful for Compassion for helping my family to get a water filter.” 7. Mary, Togo Before In 5-year-old Mary’s district, a survey by Compassion Togo revealed just 3 percent of families had access to potable water — including hers. “We shared […]

March 03, 2012 children wearing colorful print clothing

What is the Most Interesting Thing Your Sponsor Has Told You?

[…] is, your words encourage, motivate and provide tangible evidence to a child living in poverty that he or she is loved. Recently we asked a group of children in Togo this question, What is the most interesting thing your sponsor has written and told you? Here are some of their answers… He told me he has […]

May 05, 2021 Weeview is wearing a blue shirt with black, green, and red stripes. He is standing in front of a white wall.

11 Quotes From Children Who Are Part-Time Comedians

[…] 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 hero “When I grow up, I want to be like the tooth fairy and help teeth grow.” — Paula, 5, Brazil 5. Post-pandemic […]

October 10, 2020 A girl sits on her bed holding an open Bible. There are twinkling lights in the background

Top 10 Reasons These Kids in Poverty Love Christmas

Herve’s face lights up when he thinks of the Christmas celebration at his Compassion center in Togo last year. He rushes inside to retrieve and show off the special gifts he received: brand-new clothes — the only new set he received. The 6-year-old knows the pandemic means Christmas will look different this year. That […]

August 08, 2020 three girls baking

Around the World With a 4-Course Meal

[…] the families in South America’s rural communities who are highly affected by COVID-19 due to a lack of immediate access to health care. Entrée: Africa Grilled chicken, Togo Africa is well-known for its safaris, but that’s not all the continent can boast about! African dishes are full of spices and flavor — many including […]

March 03, 2021

10 Talented Young Entrepreneurs Who Dreamed Beyond Poverty

[…] successful beauty salon and plan to open a men’s clothing boutique. Theophile, Shoemaker Bright and driven Theophile discovered his talent of shoemaking at his Compassion center in Togo. The teenager is both top of his academic class and enjoys managing his small shoemaking business in his free time. In his language, he is known […]

September 09, 2015 What To Expect When You're Expecting Top Blogs 2015

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

[…] women from vastly different countries and cultures as they reveal their shared fears and hopes of motherhood, as well as the impact of our Child Survival Program. TOGO The dusty radio sits in the corner of our hut and brings bad news — the radio announcer tells us another woman from my village has […]

April 04, 2015 Pictures of Dogs Thailand Motorcycle

11 Awesome Pictures of Dogs Around the World

[…] 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 his […]

October 10, 2020 young boy with a huge smile sitting

4 Prayers of Praise During a Pandemic

[…] they need … That’s why we’re so grateful that God allowed Compassion to help provide medical support to over 161,525 people between April and June 2020. In Togo, 9-year-old Wisdom was diagnosed with life-threatening malaria. It left him screaming in pain and struggling to eat or speak. And to top it off, both of […]

January 01, 2012 A family reads a letter together

10 Motivating Reasons to Write Your Child

[…] children and families they serve. (from Ethiopia) SEVEN Children become kinder, because they want to show their sponsors they care for others and are behaving well. (from Togo) SIX Sponsor letters act as a communication channel between children and their sponsors. They enable children to have an intimate relationship with their sponsors. When sponsors […]

December 12, 2013 spiritual development shared bible

Spiritual Development of Children in Poverty

[…] holistic development strategy includes four domains: physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and spiritual. Today I will explain how we teach the spiritual domain at our child development centers in Togo. Saturday is a full activity day at development centers in Togo. Everything starts with devotion. Devotion is the time for center staff share the Word of […]

September 09, 2013 children sitting at tables in classroom

No More Fear

Eyram is one of the first children enrolled at the La Grace Child Development Center, located about 50 kilometers from Lomé, Togo. She lives with Pierre, her father, and Julienne, her mother. Pierre is unemployed and Julienne is petty trader. During the first days at the development center, we realized Eyram was often absent […]

May 05, 2009

One Million Children Sponsored

[…] and Friends tomorrow (May 21) at 6:50 a.m. EDT to “meet” our 1 millionth child and his sponsor. The newly sponsored child lives with his father outside Togo’s capital city of Lomé. Togo, a country whose population is seriously affected by the devastation of AIDS, is the most recent country to join the growing […]

June 06, 2021 Fortune holds up letters from her sponsors. She is smiling and wearing a colorful dress.

Sponsors Share Their Best Letter Writing Tips

“I want to thank my sponsor for having not forgotten me. I love her and her letters.” — Fortune, 6, Togo For the best letter writing tips, go straight to the experts: sponsors! Recently we put out a call on our Facebook page asking for the best advice about writing to children in Compassion’s […]

March 03, 2018 Do Children at Compassion Have More Than One Sponsor?

Do Children in the Compassion Program Have More Than One Sponsor?

[…] Compassion, we confidently declare that each child supported by our program is connected to only one sponsor. Rejoice met her sponsor, Morgan, for the first time in Togo. We are committed to the model of one child matched to one sponsor. As a sponsor, you can be confident your sponsorship donations benefit the child […]

August 08, 2020 Totally Worth It: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Bravery

Inspiring Stories of Bravery and Courage

[…] rooftops. This story shows that sometimes courage means never giving up hope. READ MORE › 11. The Fight to Rescue a Child from a Voodoo Temple in Togo From left to right: Lossou, Aklobessi’s two brothers, Aklobessi, and Aklobessi’s mother More than half the people in Togo practice Voodoo, and Alkobessi’s parents were no […]

May 05, 2017 girl standing with arms crossed

Looking up to Young People in the World

[…] go, Salama! Watch She’ll Save the Entire Family and subscribe to Compassion YouTube for more stories. Love Is in the Hair Grace, Makafui and Delali are friends from Togo who dream of opening a hair salon when they grow up! “The name of the salon will be ‘I Will Praise You.’ We can do anyone’s […]

July 07, 2012 man holding girl on his lap

Why I Do Something Good

[…] to see people respond. Just after we started iwontwatch.com, we met our early goals so quickly. Compassion then asked us if we would help stop malaria in Togo. Now, the other thing Michigan has besides cars is mosquitos, and I worked for a couple of years at a camp where the swarming mosquitos could […]

September 09, 2008

Little Slice of Heaven

[…] people to know that the Lord is present.” The choir had been invited to celebrate the 2008 Global Leadership Forum and to welcome Compassion’s newest field country, Togo. Hailing from the Anglican Mlimwa Student Center in Tanzania, 12 children from the 40-person choir boarded a plane for their first trip outside their country. “None […]

October 10, 2014 ebola clinic

Fear, Ebola and Me

[…] affected are Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia with a few reported cases in Nigeria. To date, there have been no reported cases in Burkina Faso, Ghana or Togo, where Compassion ministers to almost 125,000 children through more than 500 church-based child development centers.   And how does one contract Ebola? Contrary to what you […]

August 08, 2014 Ebola Outbreak Compassion

Ebola Outbreak in Africa: Our Response

[…] into the countries where we work. If your Compassion-sponsored child has been impacted we will contact you directly. “Compassion is working with country health officials in Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso to stay informed about the Ebola outbreak and its potential risks,” says Terry Laura, Compassion’s health technical advisor, “In all three countries, Compassion […]

December 12, 2019 A boy wearing a Santa cap lays on the ground with his face resting in his hands, smiling.

25 Reasons to Praise God This Christmas

[…] feel-good stories will make you smile, praise God and shout, “Amen!” Jump to: Africa: Burkina Faso | Ethiopia | Ghana | Kenya | Rwanda | Tanzania | Togo | Uganda Asia: Bangladesh | Indonesia | Philippines | Thailand | Sri Lanka  Central America and the Caribbean:  Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Guatemala | […]

October 10, 2019 One man stands behind another man sitting in a wheelchair on a dirt path.

4 Ways to Be a Guide Worth Following in Your Home

[…] another man sitting in a wheelchair on a dirt path. Girl with Paint A girl covered in bright paint colors smiles, laying on the ground. Girl in Togo A girl hugs her mom’s legs. Child in Togo A man holds a young child, walking outside. Girl in El Salvador A mom hugs and kisses […]

March 03, 2008

10 Questions With Emily Kagiri (Part II)

[…] child mortality rates. As I look into the 2006 international statistics on infant mortality, the countries I would hope to see us in are Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Togo* and Tanzania. However, it is very important for us to have reports on infant mortality in all the countries where we work. This will give us […]

July 07, 2013 child wearing a pink shirt standing in front of a doorway

A New Home for Emile

Dentessi and her grandson, Emile live northeast of Vogan, Togo. Emile does not know his father and his mother lives in Nigeria. Like all other children at the Deeper Life Church Child Development Center, Emile receives frequent visits from our staff. They quickly realized that the boy was not eating well. In fact, his […]

July 07, 2019 Two young girls sit inside on a step in front of a red wall, smiling.

How Can Good Friends Help Break the Cycle of Poverty?

[…] of his birthmark. And I told them, ‘Stop. That’s not good. That’s not right.’ To be best friends, you need to help each other.” – David, 14, Togo Friendship Prayer Point: Ask God that children living in poverty would stand up for and help each other. Brenda, Sandra and Juan Sometimes our best and […]

April 04, 2019 A man, Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado, wearing a black shirt that says "Compassion" stoops down and puts his arms around a young boy wearing a yellow and red Togolese shirt.

An Easter Message of Hope

[…] hope form our President, pictured smiling and holding a young Rwandan girl wearing an orange dress. A man, Santiago A boy in a patterned yellow and red Togolese outfit stands, speaking into a microphone. He is in a room made from woven leaves. He is an example of the Easter message of hope. A […]

May 05, 2013 Support Kids: What Happens When a Child Isn't Sponsored?

What Happens When a Child Isn’t Sponsored?

[…] to receive support until a new sponsor is found. For 9-year-old Happy, this fund helped save her life. She lived in one of the poorest villages in Togo. Happy’s father had four wives and too many kids to care for. The children were left to fend for themselves. Happy would eat clay for lack […]

December 12, 2018 Your Best Letter-Writing Questions and Answers of the Year

Your Best Letter-writing Questions and Answers of the Year

This year, we asked your most burning letter-writing questions to those in the know! Here are your best questions and answers of the year.

November 11, 2021 Mike Donehey, wearing a gray t-shirt and denim jacket, sits at a coffee roastery. There is a brick wall behind him.

Musician Mike Donehey Shares Why (and How) He Writes to the Kids He Sponsors

[…] 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 words at a […]

September 09, 2018 Pastors Behind the Scenes Look at the Impact of Your Letters

Pastors Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Impact of Your Letters

[…] life of a child. The letters encourage the children to work harder at the center and inspire them to reach their dreams.” — Pastor Kwasi Edudzi Aziakpati, Togo “Every letter received represents a glimmer of hope and balms our children’s hearts.” — Pastor Pascal Bonkoungou, Burkina Faso “Every kid is special and unique, and […]

April 04, 2013 Two children walking on a dirt path.

I Have Malaria (or Thought I Did)

[…] is the number-one cause of morbidity among beneficiaries in Compassion Africa. Last fiscal year, malaria accounted for 80 percent of beneficiary morbidity in Ghana and 65 percent in Togo. And of all the cases of illness reported in the East Africa region, 39 percent were malaria related. However, we are doing all we can to fight […]

September 09, 2018 This Is What Happens When Child Sponsorship Equips Pastors

This Is What Happens When Child Sponsorship Equips Pastors

[…] through the local church that God intends to rescue His people, both now and for eternity. Pastor Aklobessi Koffi Hyacinthe with the children in his community in Togo, who he ministers to through the Compassion program. We partner with pastors who have a proven track record of being the hands and feet of Jesus […]

September 09, 2021 Man carrying a young boy on his shoulders

Watch: A Compassion Storyteller’s 4 Favorite Videos

Ryan Johnson laughs with a child in Togo on a story-gathering trip. What do you get when a storyteller goes back in time? In this case, four of the best films Compassion has to offer from the past 10 years. Ryan Johnson, Creative Manager for Global Marketing at Compassion, is an award-winning documentary director […]

April 04, 2018 A Staggering Drop in Child Malaria Deaths in Just One Year

A Staggering Drop in Malaria Deaths in Just One Year

[…] malaria.* Then imagine stopping this killer disease. In one community in West Africa, it was done. In the small town of Amlamé, about 100 miles outside of Togo’s capital, Lomé, 60 children a year were dying of malaria. It was the leading cause of child deaths at their district hospital in 2015. Why Amlamé’s […]

December 12, 2017 Top 10 Compassion Instagram Posts of 2017

Top 10 Compassion Instagram Posts of 2017

[…] to follow Jesus Christ. And if they keep on that way, they will have a happy life.” – Wise words from Monica, a dedicated momma in # Togo! She has 10 kids in total – and her twin boys are completely adorable! ?????? #VoicesofCompassion #twins #twinning #babies #babystagram #toocuteforwords #wordsofwisdom #africa #babyphoto A post […]

June 06, 2019 How to Raise Brave Kids in a World Keeping Them Afraid

How to Raise Brave Kids in a World Keeping Them Afraid

[…] powers for good and encourage them as they use their voices. 4. Have family dinner together. Little Ruth and her parents praying for their meal together in Togo. OK, this is the one I least wanted to be true, but without fail it ranked at the top of every single piece of research on […]

May 05, 2017 You Make Me Hopeful for the Future of the World

You Make Me Hopeful for the Future of the World

[…] they have fewer resources available to them — resources like clean water, access to healthful food, or money to buy schoolbooks for their kids. Moms like Alice in Togo with her son, Amevor, who is in the Compassion program. It is my moments of clarity that I begin to make choices to reflect the truth […]

April 04, 2017 What Does Healthy Child Development Look Like in Poverty?

What Does Healthy Child Development Look Like in Poverty?

[…] as a tutor. Providing hope because it was first given to her. Behind the Scenes Heroes What does it take to run a child development center in Togo? Why not hear it from nine staff members themselves! Tsehaywota Taddesse: How Shepherding in Ethiopia Prepared Me for Leadership The Director of Compassion Ethiopia once spent […]

April 04, 2017 Family to Family: Sentences of Hope in a Letter

Family to Family: Sentences of Hope in a Letter

[…] Mary Harms does when she writes, Winner, the boy she sponsors. “We try to imagine what it must be like for Winner as the Compassion worker in Togo reads and translates our letters to him,” says Mary. “Although we may not be able to hug Winner or see him in person, it feels like […]

May 05, 2021 Woman wearing a pink dress and head covering. She is sitting in front of a window in her home and is writing a letter to her sponsor.

Writing Letters Is Inconvenient — And That’s a GOOD Thing!

If I told you to handwrite and mail a letter right now, what would you have to do? First, find a piece of paper. And not just ripped out of a notebook — I’m talking about the good stuff. Stationery or a greeting card preferably. Also, you need a pen. The first one you grab […]

October 10, 2012

It’s Better to Be Inside the Ark

[…] wisdom, and courage to join in changing and taking this ministry to the height you have in mind for us. Amen! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Delanyo Yawa Tenge works as the Program Communications Manager in Togo. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals. group of people watching children perform in a church one in spirit banner

March 03, 2017 How Do You Say Goodby to a Child You've Never Met?

How Do You Say Goodbye to a Child You’ve Never Met?

On my desk, there’s a picture of a family in Togo, a small country in West Africa. In that picture, a man and woman stand in front of a home with their four children gathered around them. But there should be five children. Akouvi is missing from the photo. I began sponsoring her when […]

June 06, 2008

Any Guesses?

[…] 10 partner countries, in addition to the U.S., all of which sponsor children in the developing world. We work in 24 countries, soon to be 25 when Togo begins registering children later this month in September. As of May 30, sponsors from the U.S. alone support more than 608,000 children. Which country do you […]

December 12, 2016 Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2016

Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2016

[…] (@compassion) on Oct 6, 2016 at 9:23am PDT And as a bonus, here’s our most popular Instagram video of the year.   #Friday! These two buds # Togo show off some dance moves to their class. Tag your bestie in the comments who you love to ???? with! A video posted by Compassion International […]

May 05, 2021 A Haitian woman smiles and holds her twin toddlers

7 Strong Mothers Whose Love Is Fiercer Than Poverty

[…] “Because of my stall, I can be at home with my children while I cook. Thanks to the Lord, people already know me and my empanadas.” Adi, Togo Adi did not give birth to Thomas, but she is most definitely his mother now. When Thomas, her nephew, was 4 weeks old, Adi found him […]

August 08, 2012 a boy with his arms wrapped around his mother who is wearing a black baseball cap

The Power of a Mother’s Positive Influence

[…] your left in your kingdom.” —Matthew 20:21, NIV Prayer: Please, Lord, help us to be a positive influence on the people we come in contact with. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Laba is the Area Director for West Africa, Togo. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.    woman and boy smiling one in spirit banner

February 02, 2017 Totally Worth It: Give Love. Receive Love. Repeat.

Receive Love. Give Love. Repeat.

[…] Ten-year-old Joshua from Canada gave up his desire for $40 worth of iTunes music from his allowance each month to sponsor a child his same age in Togo. But that wasn’t enough for Joshua, so he decided to inspire other fifth-graders in his class with his powerful story that they, too, could change the […]

January 01, 2017 Who Is Making History in the World of Poverty?

Who Is Making History in the World of Poverty?

[…] you view poverty. You could call it one of our New Year’s resolutions. We’re dancing right along with our friends at Child Development Center TG970 in Lome, Togo! Staff Totally Worth Welcoming The beginning of the new year meant a brand-new job for one of our newest teammates in Indonesia. Welcome to the team, […]

May 05, 2012 area of garbage outside of a concrete house with no windows or doors

Stop Blaming and Take Charge!

[…] who lacks self-control. —Proverbs 25:28, NIV Prayer: Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, we take dominion over everything negative in our marriages, businesses, finances, families, ministries and relationships. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Komlavi Peter Ataty is the Country Director for Compassion Togo. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.  dump site one in spirit banner

December 12, 2015 Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015

Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015

[…] contributor, Katy Causey. Katy did a great job at comparing and contrasting her own pregnancy with that of her friend Helen in New Zealand and Rita in Togo. And I love the way motherhood brings mankind in close proximity like nothing else. 8. Letter Writing: Lost In Translation This infographic is near to our […]

May 05, 2012 large group of people gathered outside a church

A Great Finish from a Slow Start

[…] keep on speaking, do not be silent. —Acts 18:9, NIV Prayer: Lord, empower us to triumph in times of hardship. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kokouvi Oevo is a Sponsor and Donor Services Associate in the Compassion Togo office. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals.   large group of people waving Philippians chapter 2 verse 2 banner

October 10, 2020 A group of boys and a man in a white shirt are riding in a blue motorcycle truck. There are buildings in the background.

Facts About Ghana: The Land of the Warrior King

The Republic of Ghana is a bustling country found in West Africa between Cote d’Ivoire, Togo and Burkina Faso, and it borders the stunning Gulf of Guinea. Formally known as the Gold Coast, Ghana boasts great natural wealth and beauty, not to mention giant markets, colonial forts and a lively culture. From Lake Volta […]

June 06, 2012 child praying

The Prayers of a Sponsored Child

[…] of our programs and work. Children attending Compassion-assisted child development centers at their local churches learn to pray as part of the activities. These sponsored children in Togo pray to ask God for direction, for someone to love them, for provision — for more of Him. How different (or similar) are your prayers? “Be […]

November 11, 2015 Skip a Meal signs

One Meal One Day: Skip a Meal to Feed a Family

[…] high school and raised $550. So what happened to the money that Erin raised? Meet Lucas. He is 10 years old living in the Kovie village in Togo and is part of our Child Sponsorship Development program. His father passed away in 2011 and his mother sells firewood and coconuts for an income – […]

September 09, 2021 A mother in Ethiopia feeds her 4-year-old son

COVID-19 Has Created a Crisis of Hunger

[…] of food to support their residents.  Children and youth in many areas Compassion serves are among those at greatest risk. Per Compassion estimates, in nations across the world such as Rwanda, Togo and Haiti, an overwhelming majority of beneficiaries registered in recent years — and their entire households — are already living on $3.20 per day or less.  For many […]

March 03, 2012

Sent, Not Brought

[…] 34:10–11, NIV (emphasis added) Prayer: Lord, help us live according to our calling for the achievement of the 2020 Vision in Jesus’ name. Amen. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kokouvi Glakpe is a Human Resources Specialist in our office in Togo. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals. Wess Stafford with another man one in spirit banner

December 12, 2014 top 10 instagram featured

Top 10 Instagram Photos of 2014

[…] that would be! (Photo: @katycausey11) A photo posted by Compassion International (@compassion) on Sep 9, 2014 at 3:30pm PDT 4. March 18 Too cool for poverty # Togo A photo posted by Compassion International (@compassion) on Mar 3, 2014 at 10:41am PDT 3. May 19 In #BurkinaFaso, this little girl attends a Compassion Child […]

February 02, 2012 men building foundation with bricks

The Compassion Life

[…] laid, which is Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 3:9–11 Prayer: Lord, help us all set our minds upon spiritual issues in order to gain spiritual gifts. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Paul Yao Gaglo works in our office in Togo. Read all the One in Spirit devotionals. men laying bricks for a house one in spirit banner

April 04, 2020 Rwandan Mandazi on a table with coffee

6 Easy International Recipes to Try While at Home

[…] sponsor! Find More International Recipes! Try a recipe from your sponsored child’s country! Africa: Burkina Faso | Ethiopia | Ghana | Kenya | Rwanda | Tanzania | Togo | Uganda Asia: Bangladesh | Indonesia | Philippines | Thailand | Sri Lanka Central America and the Caribbean: Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Guatemala | […]

November 11, 2019 Two children sit outside on a porch, reading letters.

10 Center Directors Share Why Your Letters Matter

[…] the sponsors themselves.” — Jackson, Tanzania “Your words of advice, congratulations and encouragement lead children to strive for excellence in all areas of their lives.” — Konvi, Togo “Exchanging letters between children and sponsors is very important. It improves children’s writing skills and enables them to understand other countries’ lifestyles.” — Ojho, Ethiopia “We […]

January 01, 2009

New Year Reflections for 2009

[…] after all we could not have reached any of them without you! We registered our one millionth child. We opened the first Compassion child development center in Togo. Compassion Tanzania registered its 50,000 child. Of course, a year can be marked with trials as well. But through these trials the Lord is faithful to […]

June 06, 2009

One Child, Each Child, Every Child Is Special

[…] child. And a few weeks ago, I got to meet that one child — Fellow Blewussi Kpodo. He lives in a dusty community just outside of Lomé, Togo. Fellow’s whole family had come out for our meeting. His father stood proudly, his arm on the shoulder of his oldest son. Fellow’s two older sisters […]

October 10, 2019 A man wearing a white doctor's coat and stethoscope around his neck smiles, arms crossed.

Doctor Piña: Released From Poverty to Heal Others

[…] the cycle of poverty in their lives and neighborhoods! Dominican Republic How Does Child Sponsorship Work? Youth Development Who Takes Care of the Child You Sponsor in Togo? 7 People Who Defeated Poverty With Their Sponsors Sponsor a Child Jose Frank at his Childhood Home A man leans against a wood and corrugated metal […]

November 11, 2015 How is My Money Used

Financial Integrity: How Is My Donation Used Each Month?

[…] someone about our financial accountability or the independent research that shows our child sponsorship program really works, call us at (800) 336-7676. This was originally published on June 27, 2010 and has been updated with the most accurate information as of February 2024. Indonesian Money How Is My Money Used Facebook Staff in Togo how-is-my-money-used-letter-filing