Venezuela Economic Crisis: How “The Poor” Are the Rescuers
Thousands of Venezuelans have poured into Cúcuta, Colombia, fleeing socioeconomic and political crisis. And it’s the poor communities of this city giving vital help. Read the inspiring stories of these rescuers, providing hope and compassion despite their own deep poverty.
Continue Reading ›A Short Guide to Talking About Latin America
It’s human nature to use generalizations. We compartmentalize information about the world as we view it through our own tinted lenses of experiences and interactions. And if we’re not careful, that compartmentalization can shape what we think about a group of people into a singular story.
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The Zika Virus in the Americas
As the Zika virus becomes a growing concern in Latin America and the Caribbean, it’s important to stay informed on the development of the disease. Here are a few simple questions and answers to help you understand the virus and how it is affecting the communities where we work.
The Love of Literacy
When a church in Bolivia discovered many of the mothers enrolled its Child Survival Program couldn’t read or write the official language of the country, it acted. This is what the church did.
Child Sponsorship Marked My Life
Jhon graduated from the Child Sponsorship Program in 2007. He set the goal to study because, in spite of not getting into the Leadership Development Program and not having financial resources, he knew God would find a way to fulfill his dream.
Inexhaustible Thankfulness
Francisco Perez remains thankful and practices everything he learned in our Child Sponsorship Program, even decades after graduating.
Healthy Smiles
Smiles transcend time and place. We would know, we get to see a lot of them.
We Broke the Bed
We went, seven Compassion sponsors, flush with excitement, filled with the desire to help, hearts ready to connect. We went to Gladys’ modest home to learn about her world. We went with the best of intentions. And then we broke her bed.
And, Sometimes, Things Work Out Beautifully (A Short Story in Pictures)
Angeliz lives in a tiny, dark structure on the side of a steep hill, with her great-grandmother. She does not live with her daddy, because he left her and her mommy. And she does not live with her mommy, because her mommy soon left her, too.
What Is God’s Greatest Treasure?
What keeps Juli involved with serving children in poverty? Not an organization, paperwork or activities. It’s children.
The Little Things
Brandy and her group of sponsors are in Bolivia where they recently toured a Child Survival Program and met Rosario on their home visit—a time filled with little things.
Promoting Good Health Education
Children registered in our program in Peru are taught good health practices according to age group as well as location.
