What Does Success Look Like?

A young student holding a binder

When people ask us what success looks like, we point to our children. Our children like Sandiele.

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A Compassion Alumna Learns to Dream Big

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During her time at the development center Mariela accepted Jesus as her savior but it was not until she went to the university when she fully understood everything she learned as a child.

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How Can the Gift of Music Help a Child Dream?

In Claire’s neighborhood, children grow up to become prostitutes and thieves. But Claire’s story is different.

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Son of the High Chief

The son of the High Chief, knowingly or not, showed his friends an image of what Jesus Christ did for each of us when He went to the cross. He stood between them and the evil one, who wanted to hurt them.

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Sharing Jesus with Creative Teaching Methods

When I visit student centers I enjoy seeing how teachers come up with different ideas to explain their lessons. Therefore, my visit to Roca de la Eternidad student center was a great opportunity to learn new teaching methods and see how they were implemented.

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The Two Most Important Elements of a Child’s Education

Behind our work in Colombia, hides a shy face, a brave woman who gives her life for those in need, who kneels down to hear and embrace those who have become her passion. A woman who exemplifies perseverance and who has opened her heart for the hundreds of children who attend Esperanza de Vida Child Development Center.

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