Tag Archive for: compassion

Upendo’s Story: How Clean Water Transformed a Village

By: Sidhara Udalagama

“When water came out, people were coming from different places, running to see what miracle had started. It was a great joy!” says Boaz, a local Compassion staff member in Tanzania. Find out how the provision of clean water transformed a family and community in the rural village of Karambandea, Tanzania. Read more

Hope in the Neighbourhood: How Churches are Supporting Vulnerable Mothers

By: Kim Wilkinson

This Mother’s Day, local churches in the Philippines are offering hope and practical support to mothers in poverty. Read more

Four Things That Stop Young Girls from Dreaming—And How We Can Change That

By: Bridget Hadfield

Every child has hopes and dreams for the future. But for many children around the world—and particularly for girls—those dreams are often cut short by barriers such as poverty, early marriage, lack of education and inadequate sanitation.  Read more

The Fight Against Modern Day Slavery in the Philippines

By: Compassion Australia

Steve Baird, Chief Marketing Officer of Compassion Australia, shines a light on the horrific crime of online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines—and the pivotal role Compassion plays in protecting vulnerable children.

Read more

5 Ways to Unwrap the Christmas Joy of Giving – Besides Presents!

By: Andrew Marsh

This Christmas let’s focus on being truly present rather than just giving presents. Read more

Rafaella’s Journey to Victory: Championing Equality on Ecuador’s Rivers

By: Nico Benalcázar

Rafaella, at just 14 years old, glided across the waters of the Misahualli River with the grace of a seasoned athlete. Read more

Raising a Daughter with Apert Syndrome – in Indonesia

By: Compassion Australia

As Mother’s Day approaches, Compassion is shining a spotlight on those mums who are called to raise children with special needs like Angel, from Indonesia, and her teen daughter, Karunia. Read more

30 Years After Rwandan Genocide: Emmanuel’s Story of Hope

By: CMAA

As the international community remembers 30 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Compassion staff member and genocide survivor Emmanuel is sharing his story of hope. Read more

This International Women’s Day, Let’s Work to End Child Marriage

By: CMAA

As International Women’s Day approaches, Compassion Australia is shining a light on young girls living in poverty and one of the pressing issues they face: child marriage. Read more