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. Please update . Poverty 101 Child Sponsorship Letter Writing About Compassion Stories and Articles on Global Poverty and Child Development Feature Story: 5 Reasons Why Children Are the Heart of Compassion There are a lot of ways to fight poverty and share the love of Jesus. At Compassion, we focus on children. They are the heart of everything we do. Here are five reasons why. Continue Reading › Sample Letters: 6 Sponsor Letter Examples to Inspire You For sponsors who know the importance of letters but aren’t good with words, all the encouragement to write can bring on the guilt. Feel guilty no more – here is a solution for you! Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Gail Taylor Categories: Letter Writing The Shunammite Woman: A Faith-Inspiring Devotional This devotion about Elisha and the Shunammite woman by one of our staff at Compassion Ghana will inspire you to muster up faith when faced with tragedy! Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Compassion Team Categories: Employees and Culture Poverty in the Bible: The Definition of Poverty Many people and organizations view poverty in economic terms. But does this definition align with how Scripture describes the poor? How does the Bible define poverty? Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Compassion Team Categories: For New Sponsors , Poverty 101 Facts About Bangladesh: A Country Rich in Culture Bangladesh is a country full of green hills, coursing rivers, delicious food and vibrant storytelling. Keep reading for more fun facts about the country and people of Bangladesh. You will learn some fun trivia and gain a deeper understanding of the amazing culture where over 37,000 Compassion-assisted children live. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Compassion Team Categories: Advocacy , For New Sponsors Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust: A Hopeful Reminder We often associate the phrase ashes to ashes, dust to dust” with death. That’s because the phrase comes from the burial rites in the Book of Common Prayer. This collection of prayer books is used mostly in the Anglican church for communion, marriages and other Christian rites — including burial services and cremations. But a closer look at what ashes to ashes, dust to dust” means actually reveals a hopeful message about life. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Compassion Team Categories: Advocacy , Poverty 101 FeaturedWaardenburg Syndrome: Shakul & His Striking Blue Eyes Shakul’s unique beauty seems to have struck a chord, so we wanted to share his incredible story with you. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Caroline Mwinemwesigwa Categories: Child Sponsorship Why Are Names Important? A Biblical Perspective Names are important. They have power. They define us. They’re more than a bunch of letters grouped together to sound pleasant to the ear. Names are more than a convenience allowing us to talk to each other. Names are a gift from God. They contain His power. They define things. They define us. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Chris Giovagnoni Categories: Employees and Culture , Survival Living in El Salvador: What’s Life Like? Learn more about what it’s like to live in the smallest country in Central America! Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Nestor Reynoza Categories: Poverty 101 Thailand Cave Rescue: Parents of Rescued Compassion-Sponsored Student Say Thank You” The 12-boy soccer team and their coach that were rescued from the flooded cave in Thailand have headed home from the hospital! Learn more about Compassion-sponsored student Adun and hear from his parents as we continue to pray for their recovery. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Amber Van Schooneveld Categories: Crisis , In the News 10 Unique Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to provide the women in our lives with tangible expressions of love. But what if there was a way you could do that while also tapping into the real heartbeat of a mom — helping other moms. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Brandy Lovelace Categories: Critical Needs When it’s Between Life and Death Marlo looks up at us and he knows. He knows he’s becoming a man. And in so many ways as a sacrificial lamb. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Brianne McKoy Categories: Country Trips Charity Streaming: A New Way To Help Children in Poverty Gamers, streamers and content creators across the world are participating in charity streaming, where they are using their time and talent to raise money for causes they are passionate about in partnership with their favorite nonprofit organizations — including Compassion. Continue Reading › Share this post: By: Compassion Team Categories: Advocacy , Join the Cause Load More Posts Get More Stories Enter your email address to receive a regular newsletter from Compassion with inspirational stories, poverty news and more. //script Support children as they wait for their own sponsor. Give Now › Popular Posts Sponsors Share Their Best Letter Writing Tips Before and After Safe Water: 20 Powerful Photos 11 Warrior Women With Unshakeable Faith How to Get to Know Your Sponsored Child’s Family Recent Comments The Shunammite Woman: A Faith-Inspiring Devotional 9 It is well indeed Giving a Gift to the Child You Sponsor: The Whys, Whats and Hows 237 Hi, Laura. Thank you for your question! Yes, if you send a gift of $60 or more for a birthday,… Giving a Gift to the Child You Sponsor: The Whys, Whats and Hows 237 If I send a gift of at least $60, will I receive a photo? 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