Compassion

Compassion International is an evangelical, Christian child development ministry that exists to release children from poverty in Jesus name. With programs now in 26 countries, Compassion works through the local church to equip children for the future by providing for their spiritual, physical, economic and social needs.

Compassion has distinctives they call the Four C's:

• Christ-centered
• Child-focused
• Church-based
• Committed to integrity

At all levels, Compassion seeks holistic child development. Their programs offer educational opportunities, health care, health-related instruction, supplemental nutrition, life-skills training and opportunities to hear and respond to the gospel.

Compassion works through sponsorship and their programs include:

• Child Survival Program (CSP) - care before and after birth (ages 0-5) - $20 month
• Child Development Sponsorship Program (CDSP) - school age, individual sponsorship - $38 month
• Leadership Development Program (LDP) - university level, individual sponsorship - $300 month

For information about their financial accountability, please view their reports here.