Compassion International

Compassion International is a Christian child sponsorship organization dedicated to the long term development of children living in poverty around the world.

Related Topics:
Christian - Child - Sponsorship - Poverty

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Founded in 1952 by Reverend Everett Swanson to help children orphaned by war in South Korea, today Compassion International functions in 23 countries, helping over 600,000 children. Compassion International equips children for the future by providing for their core needs--spiritual, physical, economic and social. By working with local church-based organziations, Compassion International's program offers educational opportunities, health care and health-related instruction, supplemental nutrition, if needed, life-skills training and opportunites to hear about and respond to the gospel.

Related Topics:
1952 - Reverend - Everett Swanson - South Korea

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Child sponsors can communicate with their children through letters and some are able to visit the children in person.

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