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.

You can visit their blog at: http://blog.compassion.com .

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 17 May, 2013

Uganda (MNN) ― Ministry helps Ugandan families reassemble lives in the wake of heavy flooding

Published on 19 April, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Wish more needy kids had sponsors? Get involved in Compassion Sunday!

Full Interview

Published on 17 April, 2013

Uganda (MNN) ― Ministry hit by floods, landslide in Uganda

Published on 2 April, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Up to 15,000 children can be helped on April 21

Published on 18 March, 2013

International (MNN) ― Child sponsorships are changing the world, one kid at a time

Full Interview

Published on 14 March, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International announces new president as Stafford retires

Published on 11 March, 2013

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Old wounds reopened in Bangladesh

Published on 20 February, 2013

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Protestors trigger war crimes change

Published on 25 January, 2013

Indonesia (MNN) ― Compassion International affected by flooding in Indonesia.

Published on 10 December, 2012

USA (MNN) ― Charitable deductions on chopping block as U.S. nears fiscal cliff

Full Interview

Published on 6 December, 2012

Philippines (MNN) ― 65,000 children under Compassion's care in the Philippines: how did the super typhoon affect them?

Published on 14 November, 2012

SE Asia (MNN) ― Christians respond to needs as Cyclone Nilam survivors cope

Published on 17 October, 2012

International (MNN) ― Satan has tomorrow's leaders in his crosshairs; won't you pray?

Full Interview

Published on 16 October, 2012

Kenya (MNN) ― Girls schooling can better help improve poverty-stricken areas

Published on 12 September, 2012

Haiti (MNN) ― Compassion International dedicates first school, 30 more planned

Full Interview

Published on 30 August, 2012

Honduras (MNN) ― CDC reopens after being shut down by gang violence

Published on 13 August, 2012

Philippines (MNN) ― 2 million people affected by devastating floods; Compassion responding

Full Interview

Published on 17 July, 2012

Mexico (MNN) ― Gang attacks kids at youth camp in Mexico

Full Interview

Published on 28 June, 2012

USA (MNN) ― Several Compassion International staff members have lost homes to wildfires; HQ in danger zone

Full Interview

Published on 1 June, 2012

Brazil (MNN) ― Compassion team to expose trafficking related to the Olympics, World Cup

Published on 25 April, 2012

Burkina Faso (MNN) ― It's World Malaria Day, but many in Burkina Faso suffer daily

Published on 19 April, 2012

International (MNN) ― Compassion International talks about the impact of a gift

Published on 22 March, 2012

International (MNN) ― Ministry highlights benefits of clean water and shares success

Published on 21 March, 2012

Mexico (MNN) ― Compassion International is concerned after quake hits near their work in Mexico

Published on 9 February, 2012

Philippines (MNN) ― 6.8 earthquake kills in Philippines, sponsored children safe?

Published on 31 January, 2012

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Cold snap wreaks havoc on poor in Bangladesh

Published on 12 January, 2012

Indonesia (MNN) ― 7.3 quake hits western Indonesia, disaster teams ready

Published on 11 January, 2012

International (MNN) ― Compassion International helps prevent human trafficking

Published on 29 December, 2011

Colombia (MNN) ― Continued flooding makes for soggy New Year

Published on 26 December, 2011

Philippines (MNN) ― Glorious Gospel Church destroyed, help is needed

Published on 23 December, 2011

Philippines (MNN) ― Update: 7 Compassion kids dead, 21 missing after flash flood

Full Interview

Published on 20 December, 2011

Philippines (MNN) ― Compassion International kids among the nearly 1,000 dead from Philippines' flash flooding

Full Interview

Published on 6 December, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Compassion's summer internships give college kids a change to affect change

Published on 27 October, 2011

Thailand (MNN) ― Government response to flooding could be disastrous for Compassion projects

Full Interview

Published on 20 October, 2011

El Salvador (MNN) ― Rains damage homes of 35 Compassion-sponsored children

Published on 13 October, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Film challenges church to put an end to global poverty in this lifetime

Published on 5 October, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Premier kicks off "58: THE FILM" hoping to end extreme poverty

Published on 28 September, 2011

Philippines (MNN) ― Compassion International counts the cost following Typhoon Nesat's landfall

Full Interview

Published on 22 August, 2011

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Compassion centers assist dozens of families with flooded homes

Published on 5 August, 2011

Haiti (MNN) ― Compassion International asks for prayer in wake of tropical storm

Published on 28 July, 2011

Burkina Faso (MNN) ― Storm destroys portions of Compassion centers; children safe

Published on 20 July, 2011

Bolivia (MNN) ― Cold wave hits Bolivia

Published on 12 July, 2011

Colombia (MNN) ― Soggy Colombia begins to rebuild

Published on 8 June, 2011

El Salvador (MNN) ― Kampman and other NFL players make an eternal difference in kids' lives

Full Interview

Published on 13 May, 2011

Colombia (MNN) ― Contaminated water shuts down 10 child development centers

Published on 14 April, 2011

Indonesia (MNN) ― Clouds of gas, ash spew from volcano in central Indonesia

Published on 11 March, 2011

International (MNN) ― Ministry allows people to look into the thoughts of an impoverished child

Full Interview

Published on 9 March, 2011

Uganda (MNN) ― Hail storm causes damage to an outreach project

Published on 22 February, 2011

Brazil (MNN) ― Human trafficking will see a severe spike in Brazil without intervention

Full Interview

Published on 14 February, 2011

India (MNN) ― Violent protests affect Compassion centers

Published on 7 February, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Born Again Experience will provide $50,000 for water in DR

Published on 26 January, 2011

Philippines (MNN) ― The Philippines battle landslides, floods and more rain

Published on 13 January, 2011

Haiti (MNN) ― Compassion's 'Water of Life' saves children, now a whole village

Published on 12 January, 2011

Haiti (MNN) ― It took months, but Compassion International is moving ahead

Published on 11 January, 2011

Haiti (MNN) ― One year later, Hotel Montana survivor shares his faith with the world

Published on 7 January, 2011

Philippines (MNN) ― Over 100 Compassion-assisted children affected by floods and landslides

Published on 28 December, 2010

Mexico (MNN) ― Compassion children affected by oil pipeline explosion

Published on 10 December, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Election violence prevents a Compassion team from leaving their hotel

Published on 1 December, 2010

Colombia (MNN) ― Colombia suffers intense and deadly flooding

Published on 17 November, 2010

Burma (MNN) ― Refugees try to reclaim normalcy amidst post-election tensions

Published on 26 October, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Compassion International kids affected by cholera

Full Interview

Published on 18 October, 2010

Burkina Faso (MNN) ― Local church builds trust in a mistrustful community

Published on 22 September, 2010

Mexico (MNN) ― Flooding in southern Mexico persists

Published on 7 September, 2010

Mexico (MNN) ― More Compassion International centers forced to close due to flooding

Published on 24 August, 2010

Bolivia (MNN) ― Protests cause five Compassion centers to temporarily shut down

Published on 6 August, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Reconstruction finally rolling

Published on 2 August, 2010

Dominican Republic (MNN) ― Baseball gives boys incentive to stick with Compassion

Full Interview

Published on 29 July, 2010

Brazil (MNN) ― Compassion responds to families left homeless by fires

Published on 27 July, 2010

Dominican Republic (MNN) ― Major Leaguer helps Compassion International

Published on 19 July, 2010

India (MNN) ― India flooding destroys homes of Compassion children

Published on 28 June, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Haiti's rebuilding effort slows, but some make excellent progress

Published on 24 June, 2010

Brazil (MNN) ― Hundreds missing in Brazilian flood waters

Full Interview

Published on 9 June, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Haiti still can't catch a break as hurricane season begins

Published on 4 June, 2010

Guatemala (MNN) ― Tropical Storm Agatha affects 19 child development centers

Published on 27 May, 2010

Hait (MNN) ― School resumes in Haiti; a children's ministry continues its search for the missing

Published on 18 May, 2010

Colombia (MNN) ― Record rainfall in Colombia after months of drought

Published on 29 April, 2010

USA (MNN) ― With over 1-million sponsored children, kids are turning to Christ through Compassion

Published on 16 April, 2010

International (MNN) ― This Sunday is Compassion Sunday

Published on 15 April, 2010

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Flood takes homes of children, damages ministry centers

Published on 30 March, 2010

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Compassion opens site in struggling country

Published on 8 March, 2010

Dominican Republic (MNN) ― Compassion International starts Little League in a hopeless community in the DR

Published on 2 March, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Haiti tries to get back to normal by re-opening schools

Published on 16 February, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― The media has already forgotten Haiti; Christians can't forget, says Compassion

Full Interview

Published on 4 February, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Ministry finds a way around the aid bottleneck in Haiti

Published on 3 February, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Haiti's rebuild goes deeper than the rubble

Published on 2 February, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Officials fear disease outbreak in the scrabble for necessities

Published on 29 January, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― U.S. radio stations and Compassion join forces to 'Help Haiti with Compassion'

Published on 22 January, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Compassion International is asking Haitian child sponsors to be patient

Full Interview

Published on 21 January, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Grim realities bear down hard on Compassion International's Haiti team

Published on 14 January, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Quake deathtoll rises; aid en route

Published on 18 December, 2009

Guatemala (MNN) ― Compassion International helps 4,000 of Guatemala's impoverished children in the 'dry corridor'

Published on 8 December, 2009

International (MNN) ― Mothers and children offered chance at renewed future

Published on 11 November, 2009

El Salvador (MNN) ― El Salvador under national emergency following deadly floods and mudslides

Published on 4 November, 2009

Ethiopia (MNN) ― A ministry answers hunger's call in Ethiopia

Published on 23 October, 2009

India (MNN) ― Flooding compounds disaster for an India ministry

Published on 13 October, 2009

Philippines (MNN) ― Philippines still reels from two storms, heavy rains and mudslides

Published on 30 September, 2009

Philippines (MNN) ― Compassion International Philippines says staff and children affected by typhoon

Full Interview

Published on 28 September, 2009

Honduras (MNN) ― Honduran tensions brew; Compassion responds to political unrest

Published on 18 September, 2009

Burkina Faso (MNN) ― Compassion International is meeting the needs of those displaced by flooding

Full Interview

Published on 9 September, 2009

Honduras (MNN) ― Compassion International encourages support, despite U.S. aid cuts

Full Interview

Published on 7 September, 2009

Burkina Faso (MNN) ― Compassion International sites are damaged by flooding

Full Interview

Published on 4 September, 2009

India (MNN) ― Monsoon rains trouble Christian projects in India

Published on 18 August, 2009

Honduras (MNN) ― Hospitals struggle to treat new H1N1 cases

Published on 17 August, 2009

International (MNN) ― 'Church to Church' program looks to help the world's poorest communities

Published on 9 July, 2009

Honduras (MNN) ― Compassion International reopens after presidential unrest, remains on alert

Full Interview

Published on 2 July, 2009

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Another disaster unfolding in cyclone-hit Bangladesh

Published on 17 June, 2009

Peru (MNN) ― Compassion International says labor unions have sided with tribes in oil dispute

Full Interview

Published on 10 June, 2009

Peru (MNN) ― A curfew has been imposed in Peru, Compassion sites temporarily closed

Full Interview

Published on 25 May, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International creates interactive game as learning experience

Published on 4 May, 2009

Thailand (MNN) ― Compassion program gives youth in Thailand hope for their future

Published on 7 April, 2009

Uganda (MNN) ― Ministry back to full operations following meningitis outbreak in area

Published on 3 March, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Compassion International is gearing up for Global Food Crisis Day March 11

Full Interview

Published on 18 February, 2009

Bolivia (MNN) ― 'Worst outbreak of Dengue fever in 22 years' alerts officials

Published on 26 January, 2009

Uganda (MNN) ― MNN staff puts a real face to a name in ministry

Published on 23 January, 2009

Uganda (MNN) ― Children from a new sponsorship project share their excitment

Published on 22 January, 2009

Uganda (MNN) ― Compassion International encourages young people to excel

Published on 21 January, 2009

Uganda (MNN) ― Compassion project provides hope for a new life in rural Uganda

Published on 20 January, 2009

Uganda (MNN) ― Radio ministry team welcomed into Uganda

Published on 5 January, 2009

Guatemala (MNN) ― Compassion impacts community by helping young girl achieve her dreams

Published on 29 December, 2008

Thailand (MNN) ― Hmong girls are given the keys to their future

Published on 16 December, 2008

Thailand (MNN) ― Believers launch response to harsh winter in Thailand

Published on 1 December, 2008

International (MNN) ― Compassion gives donors incentive to give during economic crises

Published on 10 November, 2008

Thailand (MNN) ― Deadly flooding in Thailand strikes ministry area

Published on 4 November, 2008

Honduras (MNN) ― UN calls for $17 million to aid flood victims

Published on 20 October, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Compassion poll conducted on McCain, Obama, poverty

Published on 30 September, 2008

Haiti (MNN) ― Compassionate care for victims in Haiti

Published on 17 September, 2008

Haiti (MNN) ― Ike compounds crisis in Haiti

Published on 26 August, 2008

Philippines (MNN) ― Shattered peace in the Philippines shutters a ministry project area

Published on 17 July, 2008

Mexico (MNN) ― Heavy flooding in Mexico a temporary disruption

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 15 September, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Partnership moves forward for Bible distribution to Katrina survivors.

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 24 June, 2005

Latin America (MNN) ― A ministry partnership launches a Bible reading project for young kids throughout Latin America.

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. ―