Compassion International

What is Compassion International?

Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Sponsoring children in need is the core of how Compassion works. One child at a time, they are changing the world and giving the gift of hope.

Founded by the Rev. Everett Swanson in 1952, Compassion began providing Korean War orphans with food, shelter, education and health care, as well as Christian training. Today, Compassion helps more than 950,000 children in 24 countries.

AIDS Initiative

In addition to sponsoring four children through Compassion, Faith Fellowship supports Compassion’s AIDS Initiative. The AIDS Initiative focuses entirely on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative care of those affected by the AIDS pandemic. Compassion’s treatment program is administered through the local church in each community. When the local church monitors health, provides treatment options, and offers prevention education, families willingly begin treatment. Children who have been stigmatized receive love, and parents find hope in the love of Jesus Christ.

We encourage you to visit www.compassion.com and read more about the work that this phenomenal organization does around the world.