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Anjoe's Story - Philippines
Growing up in poverty, Anjoe never dreamed of attending high school or considered that his future could look any different. At 4 –years old, he was registered with Compassion’s child development program and gained a sponsor. Now the owner of a printing business, with a family of his own, Anjoe is living a life he never thought possible.
Growing up in poverty, Anjoe never dreamed of attending high school or considered that his future could look any different. At 4 –years old, he was registered with Compassion’s child development program and gained a sponsor. Now the owner of a printing business, with a family of his own, Anjoe is living a life he never thought possible.
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Daniel's Story - Philippines
Daniel was registered in the Compassion project at his local church when he was just 9 years old. Today he’s pastoring that very same congregation in the Philippines. This story tells the message of a young man who was able to rise from poverty and share the good news of Jesus with children and families across the world. Through the power of child sponsorship with Compassion, stories like this are possible. As Daniel so beautifully articulates, “The river keeps on flowing.”
Daniel was registered in the Compassion project at his local church when he was just 9 years old. Today he’s pastoring that very same congregation in the Philippines. This story tells the message of a young man who was able to rise from poverty and share the good news of Jesus with children and families across the world. Through the power of child sponsorship with Compassion, stories like this are possible. As Daniel so beautifully articulates, “The river keeps on flowing.”
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Oka's Story - Indonesia
After Oka’s family became Christians, his extended family turned their back on them. Oka’s family struggled financially and felt hope was lost. But through the support he received from the Compassion centre, Oka began to regain hope. Compassion supported Oka until he completed high school, at which time he received a scholarship to study graphic design. After completing his degree, Oka worked for several big names in the surfing industry before God called him back to his home village. He now works with the Compassion centre to give back to children who are in the same situation he was, and ensure they have good employment opportunities for their future.
After Oka’s family became Christians, his extended family turned their back on them. Oka’s family struggled financially and felt hope was lost. But through the support he received from the Compassion centre, Oka began to regain hope. Compassion supported Oka until he completed high school, at which time he received a scholarship to study graphic design. After completing his degree, Oka worked for several big names in the surfing industry before God called him back to his home village. He now works with the Compassion centre to give back to children who are in the same situation he was, and ensure they have good employment opportunities for their future.
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Lillian's Story - Uganda
Orphaned as a baby, Lillian says her unhappy childhood was spent with relatives who didn’t want her. But she found love in her local church and Compassion centre, and encouragement in her sponsor’s inspiring letters. Today, she has a Master’s Degree and works for Compassion Uganda; her ultimate goal is to become an international ambassador for her country. Lillian’s story is a breathtaking and personal reminder of the difference empowering just one child can make.
Orphaned as a baby, Lillian says her unhappy childhood was spent with relatives who didn’t want her. But she found love in her local church and Compassion centre, and encouragement in her sponsor’s inspiring letters. Today, she has a Master’s Degree and works for Compassion Uganda; her ultimate goal is to become an international ambassador for her country. Lillian’s story is a breathtaking and personal reminder of the difference empowering just one child can make.
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Maureen's Story - Kenya
Having grown up in the slums of Kariobangi, Maureen’s life is a testament to the transformative power of Compassion’s programs. After graduating from the program, Maureen established a non-profit organisation, Rehema House, which offers a safe place for pregnant teenage girls from the streets and slums in Kenya. Once hopeless, Maureen is now a pillar of hope for young girls and is giving back to her community.
Having grown up in the slums of Kariobangi, Maureen’s life is a testament to the transformative power of Compassion’s programs. After graduating from the program, Maureen established a non-profit organisation, Rehema House, which offers a safe place for pregnant teenage girls from the streets and slums in Kenya. Once hopeless, Maureen is now a pillar of hope for young girls and is giving back to her community.
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Hajarah's Story - Uganda
After deciding to become a Christian, Hajarah's husband abandoned her and her children. Unable to pay for rent and other necessities on her own, Hajarah and her children were evicted from their home and forced to sleep in the bush. Just when all hope seemed to be lost, the local church community and Compassion responded in love. Today, the kids are enrolled in school and the family has food to eat and a home to live in. They have hope for a brighter future.
After deciding to become a Christian, Hajarah's husband abandoned her and her children. Unable to pay for rent and other necessities on her own, Hajarah and her children were evicted from their home and forced to sleep in the bush. Just when all hope seemed to be lost, the local church community and Compassion responded in love. Today, the kids are enrolled in school and the family has food to eat and a home to live in. They have hope for a brighter future.
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Olive's Story - Uganda
As a child, Olive knew what it was like to live bound by fear. When her village was burned to the ground at the hands of a Ugandan rebel group, Olive’s grandparents sent her to live with her mother. Soon, she was enrolled in the local Compassion centre, and her life changed forever. After witnessing the brutality of mankind, the Compassion program became a safe refuge where she was introduced to the love and kindness of a man named Jesus.
As a child, Olive knew what it was like to live bound by fear. When her village was burned to the ground at the hands of a Ugandan rebel group, Olive’s grandparents sent her to live with her mother. Soon, she was enrolled in the local Compassion centre, and her life changed forever. After witnessing the brutality of mankind, the Compassion program became a safe refuge where she was introduced to the love and kindness of a man named Jesus.
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Carmen's Story - Dominican Republic
At five months pregnant, Carmen almost lost her life in a motorbike accident. The injuries were severe, and the front side of her body was left scarred from the burns. Carmen was immediately registered into the local Compassion survival project, where she was surrounded by people who cooked her meals every day and cleaned her home. Even her medical bills were covered. But most of all, Carmen is grateful for the love of the Compassion staff who never once left her side.
At five months pregnant, Carmen almost lost her life in a motorbike accident. The injuries were severe, and the front side of her body was left scarred from the burns. Carmen was immediately registered into the local Compassion survival project, where she was surrounded by people who cooked her meals every day and cleaned her home. Even her medical bills were covered. But most of all, Carmen is grateful for the love of the Compassion staff who never once left her side.
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Félicité's Story - Togo
Félicité’s journey hasn’t been easy. She suffered abuse from her first husband, and three of her children died because they couldn’t afford medicine. Thankfully, staff from Compassion’s Mums and Babies program intervened and provided Félicité’s family with education, food and health checks. Now Félicité’s future is looking bright because hope has been restored.
Félicité’s journey hasn’t been easy. She suffered abuse from her first husband, and three of her children died because they couldn’t afford medicine. Thankfully, staff from Compassion’s Mums and Babies program intervened and provided Félicité’s family with education, food and health checks. Now Félicité’s future is looking bright because hope has been restored.
