This Hero Has Rescued 150 Girls From FGM
Florence Lomariwo’s lifelong crusade against female genital mutilation, or FGM, started with her own narrow escape.
Continue Reading ›4 Reasons This Could Be the Best Christmas Ever
Did you know that churches around the world are already starting to prepare for Christmas? Our church partners take this opportunity to bring joy and share Jesus’ love with the children in their care very seriously. You will be inspired by these four ways that this could be the best Christmas ever for children around the world.
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Who Is an Orphan?
Africa is home to 59 million orphans. Nelson is one of them. What is an orphan — or how exactly do we define orphan? As we follow Nelson’s journey, we will see multiple definitions of this oft-misunderstood term.
7 People Who Defeated Poverty With Their Sponsors
Read the stories of just a few people whose lives have been transformed, thanks to the support of their sponsors. Be inspired and encouraged that you are coming alongside young people just like these as they work to craft a future of purpose.
8 Breathtaking Photos of Hardworking Moms Around the World
Being a mom is a big job. From making sure a feisty toddler doesn’t eat rocks to sitting in solace with a hurting teenager, motherhood is intense. Here are eight beautiful photos of hardworking women around the world who exemplify a mother’s love. They face vast challenges yet persevere in working toward, praying for and believing in the best for their children.
Why This 8-Year-Old Is Not Engaged to Be Married
Child marriage may seem like an abstract, faraway problem. But it affects real girls like Maindi every day. Learn what child marriage is, how it affects society, and how the church, along with the support of sponsors, is helping prevent girls like Maindi from becoming brides.
5 Inspiring People Building a World With Gender Balance
These five ordinary but inspiring people are proving that through the collective actions of us all, we can create a world with gender balance.
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 5 Girls Are Restoring Hope With an App to Fight FGM
Synthia, a 17-year-old Compassion-assisted student from Kenya, joined with four classmates to develop an app to end female genital mutilation – and won second place at Google’s 2017 Technovation Challenge.
It’s Love That Will Drive Out the Darkness
Every day, I’m hit with a headline in the news that leaves me feeling helpless. Acts of violence and hate seem to be happening more than ever. So this month for our “Totally Worth It” series, we’re highlighting stories and people who are lighting up the world through acts of compassion and love instead of hate.
We Belong to Each Other: Stories From Compassion Kenya
As the Compassion Bloggers journeyed to local church communities across Kenya, one thing became clear to them: We’re not alone, we belong to each other.
Joel Macharia: The Best Wealth Kenya Has Is Its Human Capital
Director of Compassion Kenya, Joel Machiara shares his perspective on his diverse nation and where its true wealth and potential for change lies.
