2. Child hunger in the world.
Approximately 3.1 million children die from hunger each year.
Children who are poorly nourished suffer up to 160 days of illness each
year.
In 2013, nearly 17000 children under the age of 5 died each day
5. History
Compassion international was founded in 1952.
By Rev. Everett Swanson after a successful preaching tour in south Korea.
He first named it the Everett Swanson evangelical Association
In 1963, It was changed to compassion incorporated due to the growth of
the organization.
6. Their Mission
In response to the Great Commission, Compassion
International exists as an advocate for children, to
release them from their spiritual, economic, social
and physical poverty and enable them to become
responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.
10. All around the world.
They partner with churches and denominations in Africa, Asia, Central
America , The Caribbean and South America.
They are present in about 26 countries which includes Haiti, Mexico, brazil,
Dominican Republic and many more.
Helping more than a million children
11. Cost to Sponsor a child
It only cost $38 per month to sponsor a child.
Each child only has one sponsor.
The sponsor may discontinue the sponsorship whenever they want.