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What does Compassion International do?
Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Christian Child Sponsorship – Compassion – Child Charity Organization Jesus is the core of our ministry and his life and teachings shape our programs.
How much of Compassion International’s income is used for program delivery?
For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2015, Compassion International used 83.1 percent of its income for program delivery. Compassion International publishes its annual reports (2011-2015), auditor’s reports (2011-2015) and IRS Form 990s (2009-2015) on its website. This information can be easily found and is comprehensive.
What is compcompassion’s position in the industry?
Compassion is decades behind the industry in terms of evidence-based decision making, and even farther behind in terms of equity and inclusion.
What is the history of compassion?
Founded in 1952, Compassion successfully tackles global poverty one child at a time, serving more than 1.4 million children—pre-natal through higher education—in 26 of the world’s poorest countries.
What is the meaning of compassion?
Compassion means “to suffer with” and is an emotional response of sympathy. But it’s not just a feeling. Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty.
What is compcompassion international’s rating for charity status?
Compassion International currently holds a rating of three stars (out of four) from Charity Navigator, a grade of “A” from CharityWatch and met the “20 Standards for Charity Accountability” from the Better Business Bureau ’s Wise Giving Alliance.
How much does it cost to sponsor a child through compassion?
As of January 2019 the cost to sponsor a child through Compassion was US$38 per month, and globally there were over two million “babies, children and young adults” in its programs. Sponsors are able to visit their sponsored children through trips planned by Compassion International.