To be able to offer tax deductibility on donations, Compassion's overseas aid and development activities must comply with the guidelines set out by both the Australian Taxation Office and DFAT (the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade).

While the guidelines recognise that faith-based organisations may combine evangelism and development, tax deductibility may not be given for the promotion of a particular religious cause and programs must be available to all people regardless of religious background.

Children supported by Mums and Babies and Child Sponsorship Program represent a wide variety of religions. A child's religious background does not prevent him or her from being accepted into these holistic child development programs.

However, the Bible Fund falls outside these guidelines as it exclusively promotes a particular religious cause.

You can:

• Sponsor a child
• Make a donation
• Learn more about Compassion's tax deductibility