What you need to know

• When will Field Experience Trips restart?

  At this stage, we are unsure when we will restart trips and visits. Once this information becomes available, we will let our supporters know. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

• What will future trips and visits look like, considering COVID-19?

  The health and safety of the children we serve, our supporters and our staff is of great importance to us. While it is unclear what travel will look like in the future, any new measures resulting from the pandemic will be communicated to our travellers prior to registration, so they are aware of what actions Compassion is taking to make travel as safe as possible.

• Can I register for a future Field Experience Trip at this time?

  At this point, it is unclear when travel to field countries will resume so Compassion Australia will not be accepting any registrations for trips or visits. We will inform our supporters when more information is available. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

• How is COVID-19 impacting travel with Compassion?

  The uncertainty and risks of travelling during the current COVID-19 pandemic have led to Compassion Australia’s decision to cancel all travel to field countries.

  As the safety of sponsored children, churches, supporters and staff is of utmost concern to us, one of the main reasons for this decision is to limit the amount of potential virus exposure. People living in areas of extreme poverty with limited healthcare resources can be some of the most vulnerable during crises such as these.

  Previously, when we have postponed field experiences we have offered to rebook for a future date. However, due to the continuous uncertainty of the pandemic and global events, we now believe it is best to finalise the cancellation of all trips, rather than continuing to postpone.

• Can I visit my sponsored child?

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Compassion Australia made the difficult decision to cancel all trips to Compassion field countries. The pandemic and other global events continue to impact the ability to travel safely to see the work of Compassion firsthand.

  As the safety of sponsored children, churches, supporters and staff is of utmost concern to us, it is still unclear when trips and visits will resume. This information will be updated when it is available. We thank you for your patience and understanding!

  While travel to the field has been cancelled temporarily, the great work undertaken by the local church has not stopped. Find out how Compassion’s local church partners have been loving and supporting vulnerable children around the world throughout this challenging time.

  You can also:

  Write to your sponsored child

  Contact us

• How does the travel suspension affect Compassion assisted children?

  One of the strengths of Compassion’s ministry is that we work in partnership with local churches in developing nations. They are uniquely positioned to know and understand the needs of the children in their communities and provide necessary support. While we know that Field Experiences are life-changing experiences for both sponsors and children, the practical care and support that children receive through the Child Sponsorship Program is not impacted by Field Experiences.