Our response to poverty is different. We focus on the holistic development of each child by partnering with local churches.
Jesus is at the heart of Compassion. His love for the marginalised and His power to change lives are why Compassion exists. All children in our programs have the chance to hear the life-changing message of His love and that He is our ultimate source of hope.
Children are the hardest hit by poverty and the least able to change their circumstances. We care for children holistically so they can reach their God-given potential and become adults capable of driving further change in their communities.
We work in partnership with local churches across Asia and beyond. These local congregations are best placed to understand and meet the needs in their communities. They adapt our programs to effectively bring transformation in the lives of children.
More than 70 years ago, Rev. Everett Swanson travelled from the United States to South Korea to minister to troops during the war. During his time there, he was troubled by the sight of hundreds of war orphans living on the streets and vowed to find a way to help them.
He raised funds to purchase food and developed programs so that children could receive Bible lessons, food, clothing and medical assistance on a regular basis.
From these humble beginnings, Compassion grew into a global ministry that is still expanding to this day.
