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__ History __

Compassion was founded by Rev. Everett Swanaon in South Korea, 1952 when he felt compelled to help 35 children orphaned by the Korean conflict.

Compassion focuses on one child at a time. They build relationships between children and their local family church.

Today compassion helps more than 1.5 million people around the world.


 * __ The General work they do __**

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.

Compassion exists as a supporter for children to partner with, equip and inspire the Church to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

Children are most affected by poverty, the least able to change their circumstances and at the heart of Jesus’ ministry

Compassions mission is to respond to God’s call to serve the poor and share the gospel all around the world


 * __ Case study/example __**

Since Nyabwiri joined Compassion’s program in 2007, she gets safe drinking water at her child development center. But without the convenience of running water in their small home in the Tanzanian village of Mabatini, Nyabwiri and her family devote a significant amount of time to water-related chores.

Nyabwiri’s after school tasks include filling jugs and buckets with water from a stream to carry home to her mother, sister and two relatives. Nyabwiri's mom, Maria, sells tomatoes at a market but doesn't earn enough to meet all her family's needs.

__ **Contact** __

30 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook NSW 2304 Australia

Tel: 1300 22 44 53 Tel: +61 2 4935 5000 Fax: +61 2 4935 5099 Email: compassion@compassion.com.au

Questions? Call us on 1300 22 44 53 Mon to Fri, 9am - 5pm (AEST)


 * __Ben Ruigendyk__**