Why Help People in Poverty in Other Countries When People Need Help Here?
Our time and resources are finite, yet there seems to be infinite need. We want to be kind to people in poverty and we want to do it wisely. Here are a few things to consider as you struggle through this question for yourself.
Continue Reading ›What Poverty Tourism Gets Wrong
Is poverty tourism just a harmless way to gain insight into what it’s like to live in poverty? Sidney Muisyo explains the underlying and deeply flawed messages that slum tours are based on and can further ingrain in us. He also explains how you can visit an impoverished community in a way that is mutually honoring and beneficial.
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Responding to Typhoon Haiyan
When a disaster strikes, the first assistance sponsored children get is from the church partner connected to the child development center where they are registered.
Pray for the Philippines
The following is an email sent to many Compassion employees yesterday by Menchit Wong, our child advocacy director. It contains prayer requests for our Philippines brothers and sisters, in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
After Disaster Strikes: How to Choose a Charity to Donate To
Choosing the best charity to donate to is an important decision. Not all donations are equal. Here are a few questions to help you decide which charity is best for you.
Anxious for Heaven
Because of the sacrifice made by her son, Jesus, mothers around the world can know hope.
So You Want to Advocate for Children?
In her first couple of years as a volunteer child advocate, Vicki strongly encouraged a couple of enthusiastic sponsors to join the Advocate Network.
What Is God’s Greatest Treasure?
What keeps Juli involved with serving children in poverty? Not an organization, paperwork or activities. It’s children.
One Meal One Day Photo Scavenger Hunt
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.
World Food Day: Security to Dream
October 16 is World Food Day and this year’s theme is “Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition.”
Writing Hope: A Story in Three Acts
We tend to grow into what we see around us, which can be good if we’re emulating a positive role model. However, this truth is anything but good for a child in poverty, who is beginning to lose all hope.
Don’t Be Afraid of the Differences
Kelsi spent the last year living and working in Nairobi, Kenya, and constantly fought guilt. She felt guilty for being “different.”
How Can Repetition Get the Creative Juices Flowing?
As we enter the home stretch of Blog Month, you may be feeling a little low on creativity and words. Let this little exercise help get those creative juices flowing.
Rescuing the Future: Soundarya’s Story
In India, there are an estimated 15 million children serving as bonded laborers, many doing back-breaking work in rock quarries.
They have no freedom, hope or dreams. But with the help of our sponsors children like Soundarya have a brighter future.
You can also view Rescuing the Future: Soundarya’s Story on YouTube.
