Compassion Canada

About Compassion Canada

Compassion Canada is a charity located in the Westminster neighbourhood of London, Ontario, dedicated to releasing children from poverty. The organization serves children, families, and entire communities across 29 countries in Africa, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. By partnering with over 8,000 local churches, the charity delivers a holistic child development program to more than 2 million infants, children, and youth. This interdisciplinary approach addresses physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and spiritual development to help children overcome poverty and thrive. The organization offers various ways for the public to contribute, including sponsoring a child through a monthly donation and a unique relationship involving letters and prayers. Donors can choose from several categories of "Gifts of Compassion," such as Income Generation, Education and Training, Moms & Babies, Health & Wellness, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Safety & Stability. Specific examples of these gifts include tailoring training in Guatemala, goat farming startups in Uganda, newborn essentials kits, and safe water treatment systems in Ghana. The charity also provides a "Where Most Needed" fund, which allows local church partners to respond to the most pressing needs in their specific communities. Compassion Canada describes its work as a long-term process that ensures children are personally known, loved, and protected. The organization highlights that at least 80 per cent of every donation is used directly for program activities. To provide transparency, they note that independent research shows children in their programs are significantly more likely to finish secondary education, secure white-collar employment as adults, and become church leaders. For those who wish to give in honour of a loved one, the charity provides the option to download or send an e-card to share the impact of the gift.