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The New Slavery — Human Trafficking

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.

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Child of Compassion

Ismene loved school. She loved learning how to work math problems. But Ismene was worried. Her grandparents might not make enough money to buy food and keep her in school.

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Helping Kids With the Letter Writing Process

In the community of Barrio George, children learn to read and write around the age of 8, which is why many children don’t normally write introductory letters themselves. We give the child development centers seven days to complete their child introductory letters and bring them to the office in Santo Domingo.

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Your Child Will Choose You

In all honesty, you’re not the one who will choose your little boy or girl. God has chosen a little one for you, and He will lead you to him.

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Out of the Slums of Kenya

When Joshua Miago’s mother heard about Compassion, they went to a church and enrolled in the child sponsorship program. Then everything started to change.

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Advice From Mom

How different do you think the advice you received from your mom is compared to the advice children receive in the developing world?

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Child Sponsorship Works — Juan David Dominguez Galvez

Does child sponsorship through Compassion really work? How does it make a difference in the life of a child?

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Compassion Bloggers Going to the Philippines

Our latest team of Compassion Bloggers will be in the Philippines May 29 through June 4, 2011. So mark your calendars and be sure to check in often to read firsthand what God is doing to eradicate poverty in this beautiful country.

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Easter in Guatemala

Easter in Guatemala is a colorful and vibrant time. Guatemalans celebrate with parades, traditional foods and celebrations at home. Read on to experience it for yourself!

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Join Us in Prayer and Fasting for Children in the 4/14 Window

The 4/14 Window Global Initiative is a group dedicated to raising the global Church’s awareness about the significance of reaching children in this strategic time frame. They have called for this day of fasting and prayer so children worldwide have an opportunity to experience the life-transforming hope of Christ.

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How Can the Presence of Clean Water Improve a Community?

Children’s hygiene is often neglected because they can’t bathe or wash their hands as often as they need to. Health issues like skin diseases are common among people due to the lack of clean water.

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