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Compassion × Assemblies of God
Together, We Shine

Together, we work to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

1,239Assemblies of God churchesin 26 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin Americaserve
267,765children & their familiessupported through the Compassion programme.
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Each and Every Church Partner,
We Thank You

Learn more about Compassion and the ways your church can partner with us.

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Mariam, Compassion Participant
Assemblies of God Church, Togo

A Three-Cord Approach: Christ-Centred, Church-Driven and Child Focused

Our ministry is not unique without these three individual cords working together. Alongside our Statement of Faith, why we serve, how we serve and who we serve creates a distinct approach to ministry.

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  • Christ-Centered

    Jesus is at the centre of everything we do. Our programmes show God’s love to children living in poverty. Whilst Christ’s love motivates us, we help children and families from all backgrounds, regardless of belief.
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    Praise & Worship
    Malindi, Kenya

  • Church-Driven

    We believe the Church is the hope of the world. We run our programmes in exclusive partnership with more than 8,600 local churches, across 29 countries because they know their communities inside out.
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    The Baptism Church of Frettas
    Montrouis, Haiti

  • Child-Focused

    We intentionally begin with children, the most vulnerable to the devastating effects of poverty. We support children in every area of their lives, tackling the root causes of poverty that hold them back.
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    Forgive, Compassion Participant
    Greater Grace AG Church, Ghana

Statistics of Change

Join local churches around the world to make a real difference in the life of a child living in poverty.

  • Community impact

    67%of sponsored children are engaged in community activities that lead toward positive change.
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  • Safer at home

    90%of sponsored children are less likely to experience violent forms of punishment at home.
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  • Church attendance

    67%of sponsored children regularly attend church, compared to 64% outside of our programme.
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Partner with us to reach more children through sponsorship

We love to see churches supporting churches and welcome the opportunity for your church to partner with Compassion to sponsor children living in poverty.

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Get Started

Select one of our fundraising countries to get started.

Compassion’s Child Development Model

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    Loved

    Children are known, loved and protected by the local church community.

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    Healthy

    Children receive regular medical checkups and nutritious food.

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    Empowered

    Children learn skills and receive vocational training, enabling them to break the cycle of poverty for themselves.

Partner with us to bring Compassion to your community.

Compassion currently operates its programme through over 8,600 local church partners in 29 countries. We are always seeking new local church partners to join our mission.

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Pastor Joseph Evans Cudjoe on Registration Day
Agona Amenfi Assemblies of God Church, Ghana
Get Started

Select one of our program countries to get started.

Take Your First Step Towards Partnership Today

  • Bring Compassion to
    Your Community

    Contact the Compassion Office in your country to learn how to bring Compassion to your community.

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  • Equip People Who Work With
    At-Risk Children

    Visit ForChildren.com, presented by Compassion International, for ideas, learning opportunities and relationships.

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  • Reach More Children
    Through Sponsorship

    Contact Compassion in your country to learn about child sponsorship.

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