New Sponsored Child

Compassion’s Child Sponsorship Program aims to develop children that graduate with the skills to be economically self-supporting, are physically and emotionally healthy, and demonstrate a genuine relationship with Christ.

From $55 a month, you can play a vital role in the life of a child that extends far beyond financial support.

FAQs

  • What countries does Compassion Australia work in?

    As part of a global network of more than 12 funding countries, Compassion Australia supports 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

    Currently Expanding Into:

    • Cambodia
    • Malawi
    • Myanmar
    • Zambia

    You can:

    Sponsor a child

    Learn about our Child Sponsorship Program

  • 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 a Compassion child development centre?

    Our Child Sponsorship Program and Critical Needs (including Mums and Babies) around the world are delivered through local child development centres. Every child development centre is an outreach of one of the local churches that we partner with in our field countries.

    Each centre:

    • Meets regularly
    • Uses local church facilities
    • Provides program activities for registered and sponsored children
    • Has a committee that provides local accountability and support
    • Has a director employed by the church to manage the day-to-day activities
    • Employs staff and volunteers selected by the local church
    • Operates under Compassion International's carefully monitored standards and guidelines
    • Provides reasonable levels of safety for children relative to the realities of the surrounding community

    Find out more:

    Learn more about the Child Sponsorship Program

    How much time does my sponsored child spend at the Compassion child development centre?

    Give to Mums and Babies

    Donate to Critical Needs

  • Do currency exchange rates impact giving a gift to my sponsored child?

    Yes—currency exchange rates vary from country to country and can fluctuate daily. This is why we have a required minimum amount for monetary gifts given to sponsored children, their families and child development centres. While 100 per cent of the gift goes to the child, their family or their centre respectively, a minimum gift limit ensures that once converted to local currency, your gift still has the impact you intended.

  • Why is there a minimum and maximum limit on gifts given to my sponsored child?

    Gifts can make a significant difference to a child and their family. Whether you give a birthday, family or child centre gift, there are minimum and maximum limits in place to ensure that your monetary gift has a positive impact. There are three reasons for limits on gift frequency and amounts:

    1. Good development practice: Gifts that are too large or given too often can create dependence, which doesn’t empower healthy development practices for children or their families.

    2. Community safety: Compassion is committed to child protection. Because we serve within the context of a community, we want to ensure that larger gifts don't attract unwanted attention or put children and families at risk of harm.

    3. Currency exchange rates: While 100 per cent of your monetary gift goes to the child, family or centre respectively, a required minimum gift amount ensures that once converted into local currency, your gift still has the impact you intended.