No child should live in poverty
Worldwide, 356 million children live in extreme poverty. Poverty robs children of their basic rights to learn, play and grow. In its ugliest form, poverty can lead to exploitation, child labour and even death. It's unacceptable.
That's why our Child Sponsorship Program exists. Because more powerful than poverty is the hope of Jesus, the care of a local church and the encouragement of you: a loving sponsor.
Sponsor a childWhy Compassion?
Our Child Sponsorship Program doesn't just address children's physical needs, but the needs of their heart, mind and soul. Here's how we're different.
Jesus is at the heart of what we do. Each of the 2 million children in our program has the chance to hear the life-changing message of Jesus’ love. We believe Jesus is the ultimate source of hope: both for the immediate and the eternal.
Our Child Sponsorship Program meets the specific needs of each individual child. When you become a sponsor, you're personally connected with a boy or girl who will know your name and treasure the thought you care about them.
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Sponsor
Make an eternal difference in the life of a child living in need. Your tax deductible giving from $48 per month connects a child in need with our loving, church-based Child Sponsorship Program.
Sponsor a childDonate
Your once-off or recurring gift to Where Most Needed or Critical Needs will help meet the urgent needs of children living in poverty. You can also shop Gifts of Compassion, our life-changing gift catalogue.
Donate nowChurch
Connect your church's mission activities with our Child Sponsorship Program. You'll join over 1200 Australian churches who are living out their faith by engaging with global missions through Compassion.
Learn moreAdvocate
Want to do more to help children living in poverty? Become a Compassion Advocate. Volunteer at events and help children find sponsors, fundraise in crazy ways, or use your talent to raise awareness.
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