How to Help Orphans Without Adopting
The Bible instructs us to take up the cause of the fatherless, but how do we do that? Here are four practical ways to help orphans.
Continue Reading ›Shooting for the Moon: 6 Kids in Poverty Share Their Dreams
We asked sponsored children in South America what they want to be when they grow up. We love their adorable photos and quotes — showing just how much hope these kids have!
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Sponsored Children Cheer on Their Favorite Teams in the World Cup
Soccer has the power to change lives. That’s one of the many reasons why the children you sponsor are all getting so excited for the World Cup!
How to Help Young People and Families Neighbor Well
As a parent and youth leader, I love when young people think beyond themselves and serve their neighbors. This groundbreaking new study and immersive experience will help them even more to empathize, love and serve others.
10 of the Most Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World
Christmas traditions vary from family to family as well as culture to culture! Travel the world with us as we explore unique, quirky and wonderful Christmas traditions across the globe!
How to Dream Like a Champion
Poverty robs children of hope. Hope for a future and that tomorrow can be different than today. That’s why we’re in the dream-making business. As a product of hope, dreams are a catalyst for achieving a future filled with opportunity. The following athletes in our Child Sponsorship Program had the best dream-makers on their side!
What Do You Know About Brazil? [INFOGRAPHIC]
What would you say if someone asked you the question, “What do you know about Brazil?” Could you spout off some fun Brazil facts? Share a little about the community the child you sponsor lives in?
Pregnancy Perspectives: The Zika Virus in Brazil
I am seven months pregnant and live in Fortaleza, a state where there have been confirmed cases of microcephaly-related Zika virus, and where babies have died as a consequence of it. When I watch TV, I am willing to lock myself at home and not leave until the time of delivery. But I cannot do this; I need to be realistic and face the problem.
Act for Brazil
In Northeastern Brazil, children are highly vulnerable to trafficking and nearly half the teenagers don’t have the ability to attend school. But through the new Act for Compassion platform that we are launching today, we can all be a part of changing the story for the children and communities there.
11 Awesome Pictures of Dogs Around the World
If there’s one thing that holds true in any country, in any culture, it’s that man’s best friend with his comfort and protection is a universal companion. And it’s impossible not to bring out the camera when they’re around. In our many travels, we’ve taken thousands and thousands of photos and there’s been more than their fair share of cute pictures of dogs. So, just to brighten your day here are some of our favorite furry friends that we’ve met around the world!
What Does Success Look Like?
When people ask us what success looks like, we point to our children. Our children like Sandiele.
How Is Creativity in Education Changing Young Lives?
For us, education is as diverse as our children. From Taekwondo to bead making to surfing, our children do more than sit at a desk.
