Compassion International

Compassion International exists for one simple reason: to break the cycle of poverty for children everywhere. This vision stems from Rev. Everett Swanson who, in the early 1950s, developed a system for caring people to sponsor Korean children for just a few dollars a month. This provided Korean children with:
* Food, shelter and clothing, as needed * Education and healthcare * Christian training and personal attention
That work has continued, and grown, for over 50 years. Today, we're helping over 500,000 children in over 20 countries.

Compassion International
P.O. Box 65000
Colorado Springs CO
80962
 Phone: (719) 487-7000
Alt. Phone: (800) 336-7676
Fax: (719) 481-5738
URL: http://www.compassion.com

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Published on 25 June, 2008

International (MNN) ― Food prices have doubled; millions are forced to go hungry

Published on 29 May, 2008

International (MNN) ― Global food crisis worsens; ministry prepares response

Published on 28 April, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Two events bring more attention to a global killer

Published on 26 March, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Churches can help thousands of children overseas on April 13

Published on 21 March, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International uses their influence to bring "water" to the needy

Published on 21 February, 2008

Africa (MNN) ― Compassion International believes the Africa visit by President Bush will help HIV/AIDS ministry

Full Interview

Published on 8 February, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International is given the MySpace Impact award for poverty

Published on 7 February, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Compassion International says programs have been affected, but the church has many opportunities

Full Interview

Published on 24 January, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Kenya talks to begin; Compassion projects in crisis

Published on 24 December, 2007

USA (MNN) ― New Chair at Compassion says ministry will expand as more churches get involved

Published on 3 December, 2007

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Ministry has no news yet on children affected by Cyclone Sidr

Published on 11 October, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International rates in the top one-percent for financial integrity

Published on 28 September, 2007

Honduras (MNN) ― Graduated sponsored children move on to apply for newest Leadership Development Program

Published on 27 August, 2007

Peru (MNN) ― Compassion searches for 7 children while offering spiritual help

Published on 14 August, 2007

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Ministry team responding to needs in flooded Bangladesh

Published on 23 July, 2007

USA (MNN) ― You can learn, interact and be empowered to face global poverty, all with one new campaign

Published on 15 May, 2007

India (MNN) ― Compassion International works to bolster families in East India

Published on 2 April, 2007

International (MNN) ― Babies who may not have survived to age five are now thriving.

Published on 7 February, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International continues to grow it child care ministry, that growth is being recognized.

Published on 29 January, 2007

Colombia (MNN) ― Radio blitz will help change the lives of hundreds in Colombia, South America.

Published on 28 November, 2006

International (MNN) ― Compassion International is actively involved in helping children who are victims of HIV/AIDS around the world, help is needed.

Full Interview

Published on 26 October, 2006

Uganda (MNN) ― As Uganda looks to peace, believers unite to share a message that fights poverty.

Published on 29 September, 2006

Thailand (MNN) ― Massive flooding in Thailand affects a ministry's work.

Published on 28 August, 2006

International (MNN) ― Compassion International nurtures development through higher education and spiritual leadership training.

Published on 21 August, 2006

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Compassion International staff meet flooding crisis in Ethiopia.

Published on 21 June, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― It's been more than three weeks since Java, Indonesia's earthquake and now Compassion International resumes work.

Published on 5 June, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― Three children with Compassion International are killed in Indonesia's earthquake 9 days ago.

Published on 28 April, 2006

Bolivia (MNN) ― Compassion International sets sights on Bolivia.

Published on 19 April, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International is gearing up for their Day of Compassion, scheduled for April 30.

Published on 30 March, 2006

East Africa (MNN) ― Compassion International is appealing the Christians to sponsor more children in East Africa as famine is on the horizon.

Published on 1 February, 2006

International (MNN) ― Compassion International's growth forces expansion.

Published on 24 January, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International joins the Micah Challenge to help fight global poverty, while sharing the Gospel at the same time.

Published on 13 January, 2006

Mexico (MNN) ― Compassion International teams move to make a difference in the lives of Mexico's street kids.

Published on 12 December, 2005

International (MNN) ― Young people are optimistic about making a difference in the world.

Published on 8 December, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International says natural disasters increased giving to the poor, but needs are still great.

Published on 2 December, 2005

International (MNN) ― World AIDS Day helps the world remember it's smallest victims, Compassion International hasn't forgotten.

Published on 11 November, 2005

India (MNN) ― Believers add play to a program in poverty-stricken India.

Published on 13 October, 2005

USA/International (MNN) ― Children are too small to ignore, says Compassion's Wess Stafford, and the church must do something.

Published on 19 September, 2005

International (MNN) ― Compassional International issues a call for believers to respond to the AIDS crisis.

Published on 1 August, 2005

Philippines (MNN) ― Christian worldview is an important part of a special youth project in the Philippines.

Published on 29 June, 2005

Africa (MNN) ― Compassion International is partnering with the church to help HIV/AIDS victims in Jesus' Name.

Full Interview

Published on 22 June, 2005

Indonesia (MNN) ― Compassion International is rebuilding two villages in Indonesia wipe-out by the tsunami six months ago.

Published on 25 March, 2005

Haiti (MNN) ― Compassion asks prayer for their Haitian team as unrest builds.

Published on 14 March, 2005

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Compassion International is using life-skills education to give hope to teens in Ethiopia.

Published on 9 February, 2005

Asia (MNN) ― Compassion International is praising God for $2 million dollars in donations for tsunami assistance.

Published on 27 January, 2005

Asia (MNN) ― Compassion International has two-pronged approach to helping children in Jesus' name.

Full Interview

Published on 31 December, 2004

Asia (MNN) ― Compassion International launches tsunami relief fund, children severely affected.

Full Interview

Published on 17 December, 2004

International (MNN) ― Two new mission fields open in 2004, helping Compassion International celebrate 28 years of outreach.

Published on 23 November, 2004

USA (MNN) ― The results of a recent study shows the gap widening on American giving to children overseas.

Published on 9 November, 2004

Kenya (MNN) ― Millions of Kenyans are at risk for starvation--Christians respond to the needs.

Published on 3 November, 2004

Kenya (MNN) ― Compassion International says millions facing famine conditions as drought continues.

Published on 6 October, 2004

Haiti (MNN) ― 2,000 children go from desperately poor to hopelessly poor, Christians need to help.

Full Interview

Published on 9 September, 2004

Burkina Faso (MNN) ― A mission agency moves to share the love of Christ with children in West Africa.

Published on 10 August, 2004

International (MNN) ― Compassion International will be increasing funding for HIV/AIDS programs for children.

Published on 27 July, 2004

Tanzania (MNN) ― Believers continue to respond to the food shortage in Tanzania as a result of a yearlong drought.

Published on 30 June, 2004

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Churches in Bangladesh are asking for help for their children in poverty

Published on 7 June, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International is appealing to churches in the U-S to help 17,000 children in 2004.

Published on 4 June, 2004

Haiti (MNN) ― Sponsored children and more lost in flooding in Haiti.

Full Interview

Published on 20 April, 2004

International (MNN) ― A child development ministry sets a high goal for potential outreach.

Published on 4 March, 2004

Haiti (MNN) ― Despite Haiti's chaos, a Christian children's ministry remains dedicated.

Published on 4 February, 2004

International (MNN) ― Christians urge no borders in faith-based ministry.

Published on 9 January, 2004

International (MNN) ― Compassion International uses sponsorships to help thousands of children get out of poverty, hear the Gospel and make an eternal impact

Published on 4 November, 2003

South Korea (MNN) ― Christians of South Korea complete the next phase of their growth in the body of Christ.

Published on 20 October, 2003

Bolivia (MNN) ― Headlining today's news, violent clashes continue in Bolivia has a child ministry wondering about their future.

Published on 19 September, 2003

USA (MNN) ― Americans spend more money on fast food than they do on helping children in poverty, Christians get a call to action.

Published on 22 August, 2003

A children's ministry moves into West Africa. ―

Published on 11 August, 2003

A Christian agency responds to repeated floods in Bangladesh. ―

Published on 31 July, 2003

Drought and famine open doors for the love of Christ in Ethiopia. ―

Published on 16 June, 2003

A children's ministry reaches a milestone. ―

Published on 10 June, 2003

Ministry leaders join together for a prayer initiative. ―

Published on 23 May, 2003

A new tool supports better communication for a children's ministry. ―

Published on 24 April, 2003

Face to face meetings bring ministry to the heart. ―

Published on 6 March, 2003

An overworked Christian development agency scales back their mission in the Congo. ―

Full Interview

Published on 24 February, 2003

A unique program for urban mission workers gets underway. ―

Published on 13 February, 2003

Believers reach out to children in crisis. ―

Published on 24 December, 2002

A goat project in Haiti opens the door for ministry. ―

Published on 14 November, 2002

Electronic greeting cards are being used to point children to Christ. ―

Published on 13 September, 2002

A Christian child sponsorship program allows believers to work inside difficult areas. ―

Published on 15 August, 2002

Child sponsorship is a mission field for many around the world. ―

Full Interview

Published on 1 July, 2002

A ministry for children celebrates a milestone. ―