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Find lots of thoughtful gifts that help transform lives this Christmas, meeting real needs for children and families living in poverty.
Begin with a child like Monica
“I’ve been going to the project since I was about three years old! I love meeting my friends there. We play dodgeball, netball, we enjoy skipping and playing on the swings. We also have Bible studies, which I really enjoy.My sponsors are Karina and Tom. They’re very caring – they tell me they’re praying for me. Maybe if I’d never had a sponsor, I wouldn’t have gone to school. The sponsors mean our church can run this whole project – it’s here that I’ve been supported through my education. And the project staff – Aunt Kazzia, Aunt Liz and Aunt Susan – they’re all so approachable and caring.
I dream of becoming an accountant. I want to help my mother have everything she needs in old age.” – 16-year-old Monica, Compassion participant, Uganda
Empower a changemaker like Emmanuel
“I grew up in a tough environment. I stayed with my grandmother and life was hard. Water entered the house because it was thatched. We used to sleep on beds made by my grandfather himself. We were also food insecure.Being sponsored really helped me. Firstly, spiritually … My life changed from there. In education, going to school, they made sure my fees were paid. What really spurred me on was the encouragement. I could now see the light and realised that I could reach a certain point.
Today I am a welder. I craft items needed by the community such as desks and swings. I also teach children at the [Compassion] centre at weekends. I really desire that they get to learn just as I did.” – Emmanuel, Compassion graduate, Tanzania
Come alongside a pastor like Deivis
“I love my community. People here are the most hardworking you can find, but poverty seems to be a constant fight. Parents can’t find stable jobs … and now, with the food crisis, prices are increasing. A year ago, potatoes cost $1 but now they’ve doubled in price. The situation has pushed many families to go from three meals a day to just one.We’re committed to providing for the most vulnerable families. We’re working with families so they can grow their own businesses and become self-sustainable. Working with Compassion has been such a blessing.
[At the project] children learn to trust Jesus. They dream. They play. They eat. They receive medical assistance and other opportunities to defeat poverty. As a pastor I care for families, I care for children. My mission is to help them thrive and rise above these crises. And I hope others can do that too.” – Deivis, Pastor of Compassion Partner Church, Colombia
How do you solve a problem like poverty?
Poverty is complex. It can be hard to know where to start and how to make a difference?
That’s why we invite you to begin with a child. When you sponsor a child with Compassion, you’ll provide them with nutritious food, access to education, health checks and the care of the local church. Your prayers and messages of encouragement will help build their confidence and affirm their worth in Christ.
Children in poverty are disproportionately impacted by the global food crisis and the long-term impact of COVID-19. That’s why your sponsorship is more important than ever before.
Why choose Compassion as your Christian charity?
Discover why more than 86,000 people are changing lives with Compassion UK.
It’s so easy to spend money on coffees, magazines and treats without really thinking about it. But for the same cost each month you could change a child’s life and make a real difference.
Paul and Linda Coleman
Paul and Linda Coleman
Compassion child sponsorship is a beautiful way of connecting us to our global neighbour and reminding us that loving the poor is at the core of the gospel.
Andy Hawthorne - Founder and CEO of The Message Trust
Andy Hawthorne
Founder and CEO of The Message Trust
Nothing will ever change your life, break your heart or help you see the world the way God does, more than sponsoring a child. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.
Shelley Moore - Bournemouth.
Shelley Moore
Bournemouth.
It’s powerful to see the difference you’re making in someone’s life. Through sponsorship, it has been encouraging to give a sense of hope to a child living in poverty.
Vino, Slough
Vino, Slough
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