By: Bridget Hadfield
Every mother wants to give her baby the best start in life. But for many, especially in vulnerable communities, that desire is met with real challenges such as limited access to healthcare and postnatal support, the pressure to return to work and harmful myths about breastfeeding.
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“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
By: Kim Wilkinson
This Mother’s Day, local churches in the Philippines are offering hope and practical support to mothers in poverty. Read more
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
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.
By: Andrew Marsh
This Christmas let’s focus on being truly present rather than just giving presents. Read more
By: Alejandra Zuniga
Nicole is 18 years old—and she’s a weightlifter. Read more
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
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