Poverty has a devastating impact on every area of a child’s life. The different aspects of childhood poverty overlap and reinforce one another, leading to a cycle that not only is difficult to break but is likely to carry on from one generation to the next.

To ensure each child's individual needs are supported, holistic child development is tailored to a child’s age, gender, health, culture and family situation. When a child is registered in our Child Sponsorship Program, they receive spiritual guidance through the local church, nutritious food, access to clean water, quality health care and emotional support, alongside education and skills-based training.

Compassion’s holistic child development model is designed to help the most vulnerable and marginalised children on our planet grow up to become thriving followers of Jesus who are positively influencing their world. Compassion's programs assist children through all stages of their development: from Mums and Babies into the Child Sponsorship Program, with additional support as needed through Critical Needs. 

We believe every child is special and uniquely made by God, so everything we do is tailored to meet their specific needs while treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Learn more about Compassion’s holistic approach to overcoming poverty:

• Watch our free docuseries on poverty called ‘The Good Neighbour’
• Read our four-part Poverty Explored blog series
• Sponsor a child