Namesakes: Why Children in Uganda Are Named After This Woman
She’s not a politician or known worldwide. So why does this retired postal worker have three children in Uganda named after her and her husband?
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.
How Will You Surprise Your Family This Year?
Recently, we asked our friends on Compassion’s Facebook page to share how they use the Compassion Gift Catalog to give in honor of their friends and family. We heard so many amazing stories, but Holly’s really stood out! We love how she uses the catalog to bless her entire family — especially those on a difficult journey!
3 Ways to Keep Local and Global in Your Hands
To live in 2019, you must hold local and global in your hands — for they are more intertwined than ever. And this has been God’s idea all along.
How to Write Your Sponsored Child No Matter Their Age
No matter the age of the child you sponsor, we’ve got some ideas for you to make letter-writing just a little easier! Just scroll to the right age and start writing!
How to Raise Brave Kids in a World Keeping Them Afraid
Parenting in our generation is so different than our parents’ generation, isn’t it? I don’t know whether it is an intense need for control or the fact that we are surrounded by voices who are trying to convince us we aren’t safe. Whatever the cause, we parent with the brakes on.
How to Teach Your Kids About the World With a Pen Pal
Do your kids have a special term for the child your family sponsors? Some kids use “sponsored friend,” “long-distance sister” or “brother in Uganda.” But what about “international pen pal”? Thinking of the child you sponsor as a pen pal could inspire your kids to write more letters. And that gives you a positive response whenever they say they’re bored this summer: “Why don’t we write to our pen pal?” Learn how you can use writing letters to your very own international pen pal to teach your children, while brightening the day — and life — of the child you sponsor.
Tell Me How to Improve This Blog About Poverty
We want to hear from you! Our hope is that this blog would be a place where people can be inspired and equipped to help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Take our survey to let us know what types of articles are most helpful to you.
How Does Giving a Gift Help People in Poverty?
Have you ever given a Family Gift to the child you sponsor — or thought about giving one? Read the heartwarming stories of just a few families whose burdens have been lifted by the generosity of sponsors through a Family Gift!
10 Prayers of Children That Will Melt Your Heart
The prayers of children are ever so simple yet ever so profound.
3 Inspiring Women Standing Up for Children in Poverty
We’re celebrating the inspiring Lifeway women who have made the incredible stand for kids in poverty by reaching 15,000 child sponsorships!
Merry Christmas! And Thank You From Kids Around the World!
You’ve given millions of kids in poverty the best Christmas! So, Merry Christmas to you! And a million thank-yous from kids around the world!
