Give children their very own copy of the Word of God.

Give children their very own copy of the Word of God.

Your giving will help children to receive an age-appropriate Bible in their own language so they can grow spiritually and learn about the incredible love of Jesus Christ.

By giving to the Bible Fund, you will help provide younger children with their very own Bible version filled with colourful illustrations, foundational stories and concepts.

For older children, your giving allows for a new, complete Bible version of their own that they can read, study and treasure.

*Donations to the Bible Fund are not tax deductable.

Your giving will help children to receive an age-appropriate Bible in their own language so they can grow spiritually and learn about the incredible love of Jesus Christ.

By giving to the Bible Fund, you will help provide younger children with their very own Bible version filled with colourful illustrations, foundational stories and concepts.

For older children, your giving allows for a new, complete Bible version of their own that they can read, study and treasure.

*Donations to the Bible Fund are not tax deductable.

For every $1 donated

80% goes to program, 20% to administration

80%

Program development and delivery

80% goes to program, 20% to administration

20%

Administration and fundraising costs

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FAQs

  • Why is Compassion Australia not listed with the Australian Council for International Development?

    Compassion Australia is not a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) because of the church-based nature of our child development programs.

    We are a Christian organisation that partners with Christian churches to implement child development programs in developing countries and communities. We believe it's important to work in partnership with local churches to meet all the needs of children living in poverty, including spiritual needs, as part of a holistic child development model.

    It's important to note that because Compassion is a Christian organisation, we are called to serve the poor, regardless of ethnicity, gender or religious background or belief. As such, children are registered with Compassion's program based on need, not religious belief. Ongoing participation in the program doesn't depend on becoming a Christian.

  • Are my donations to Compassion tax deductible?

    Yes! When you give generously to help release a child from poverty in Jesus' name with Compassion, your support helps to share a powerful hope and change your sponsored child's life. You help to give them access to good nutrition, education, medical support and treatment, the opportunity to hear how much God loves them, a safe place to play, learn, and grow ... and much more.

    Your support for your sponsored child is tax deductible and we will send you a tax summary receipt at the end of the financial year.

    Compassion Australia has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status for its Overseas Aid and Development Fund, as listed on the Australian Business Register under our ABN 67 001 692 566.

    Donations of $2 and over to the following funds are tax deductible:

    Please note, donations to the Bible Fund are not tax deductible.

    You can:

  • If I live outside of Australia, can I sponsor a child or donate through Compassion Australia?

    Yes! We welcome sponsors and donors from other countries where there is no Partner Country office.

    Our Partner Countries are:

    Please be aware that if you are a sponsor or donor living outside Australia, we are only able to accept credit card donations in Australian dollars.

    If you live in a country where there is a Compassion Partner Country office, for example New Zealand or the USA, it may be easier and more convenient for you to sponsor through that office. You can get in touch with them through their website (links listed above).

    You can:

  • What is the best way to donate to Compassion?

    There are lots of ways you can make a donation or sponsorship contribution but we prefer credit card or direct debit. Recurring contributions can save us a significant amount of money in fees and administration costs, meaning more can be dedicated to the program. If you prefer to donate by cheques or money orders, please make them payable to the Compassion Overseas Aid and Development Fund and consider giving three, six, or even 12 months of donations at a time to help us reduce administration costs.

    You can:

  • What countries does Compassion Australia work in?

    As part of a global network of more than 12 funding countries, we support local churches to release children from poverty in over 25 developing countries in four regions worldwide:

    Africa:

    • Burkina Faso
    • Ethiopia
    • Ghana
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Uganda

    Asia

    • Bangladesh
    • Indonesia
    • The Philippines
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand

    Central America:

    • Dominican Republic
    • El Salvador
    • Guatemala
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Mexico
    • Nicaragua

    South America:

    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • Colombia
    • Ecuador
    • Peru

    You can:

    Sponsor a child

    Learn about our Child Sponsorship Program