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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Giving Tuesday: Make an Eternal Impact
On Giving Tuesday you can change the life of a child. Give a gift that will have an eternal impact.
It’s Universal Children’s Day — Let’s Celebrate!
Universal Children’s Day is a day we can celebrate the very ones we serve — children!
What Reduces a Child to “Professional Beggar”?
The monster of poverty will not consume all. God’s mercies shield; His compassion protects. And it is compassion that drives us to act.
Rescuing the Future
The people who suffer the most from extreme poverty are children. These children are the reason why we need to speak up for those who are unable to speak for themselves.
World Poverty Day: Will You Share the Need?
One billion children world-wide lack basic needs such as food, shelter and clean water. Please share today, World Poverty Day, how blessed we are and how great the need is.
There’s More Hay to Haul
UNICEF recently announced that the number of children dying from preventable diseases around the world has dropped dramatically. But there’s more hay to haul.
The Heroes of Rollaball
Real heroes aren’t always known for their physical strength. In many cases, they are people who, instead of power, possess a visible weakness but inspire us because of the courage they demonstrate in the midst of their vulnerability.
The River of God
A river is a source of power. It provides irrigation. It flows. Sometimes, it overflows. It can be destructive. It’s a mode of transportation. It’s a place where we can become clean, and a place of refreshment and relaxation. The river of God is full of water.
What Miracles Are Made Of
Difficulty is the very atmosphere of miracles. Actually, difficulty is a miracle in its first stage. If it’s to be a great miracle, the condition is not just difficulty, it’s impossibility.
What Does the Quality of Compassion Look Like?
For a number of Haitians, fear is being challenged by hope. Optimism is battling against fatalism.
September is Blog Month at Compassion
September is Blog Month at Compassion. And what that means is prizes, giveaways, blogging assignments and more children sponsored via the Internet than any previous September in our history.
The Seven Greatest Human Needs
Beyond your basic physiological and safety needs, what are the most important needs in your life? What are your thoughts on these seven human needs we’ve selected?
