Compassion International.RELEASING CHILDREN FROM POVERTY IN JESUS’ NAME.

Child hunger in the world.

Approximately 3.1 million children die from hunger each year. Children who are poorly nourished suffer up to 160 days of illness

each year. In 2013, nearly 17000 children under the age of 5 died each day

What should we do about it?

History

Compassion international was founded in 1952. By Rev. Everett Swanson after a successful preaching tour in

south Korea. He first named it the Everett Swanson evangelical Association

In 1963, It was changed to compassion incorporated due to the growth of the organization.

Their Mission

In response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

Their programs.

Child sponsorship Child survival Leadership Development

What makes Compassion Different Church Based child Focused

Jesus centered

Compassion Map

All around the world.

They partner with churches and denominations in Africa, Asia, Central America , The Caribbean and South America.

They are present in about 26 countries which includes Haiti, Mexico, brazil, Dominican Republic and many more.

Helping more than a million children

Cost to Sponsor a child

It only cost $38 per month to sponsor a child. Each child only has one sponsor. The sponsor may discontinue the sponsorship whenever they

want.

Relationship Development: choosing a child

Gender Age Nationality Birthdays Pictures

Relationship Development: Communicating

Relationship Development: meeting