Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.

Founded in 1952, Compassion began providing Korean War ophans with food, shelter, education and health care, as well as Christian training. Today, Compassion helps more than 900,000 children in 24 countries.

For the past few years ACAC Middle School students have sponsored children in need from around the world. Currently, we are sponsoring three children.  Meet them below!

Location: Rwanda, Africa

Birthday: October 16th

Rebecca lives with her mom and dad, who are both farmers when there is farming work available for them to do. Most farmers in the area only make about $11 per month, less than the cost of one cd.

Her typical day will include doing family chores such as cleaning, carrying water, childcare and gathering firewood. When not doing chores, she likes to play group games, ball games, dolls, or jump rope. Typical meals for her consist usually of maize (corn), beans and potatoes.

Rebecca's community consists of about 2,000 people. Houses there are made out of adobe (sun-dried brick) and corrugated tin roofs and have dirt floors. The community has a problem getting enough safe drinking water and educational resources. Many people in her community also have health problems that are caused by malaria and worm infestations.

Our sponsorship money helps the staff at Rebecca's student center provide her with Bible teaching, health screening, hygiene supplies (toothbrush, soap, etc.), nutritious meals, recreation activities, tuition and school supplies. The student center will also provide devotions and workshops on child development for Rebecca's parents.

Location:  Haiti

Birthday:  April 18th

Georgy lives with his mom and dad who both sometimes work as sellers in the local market.  His household chores usually include carrying water, gathering food, and gardening.  When not doing those thing, however, Georgy loves a good game of soccer with his friends, playing with cars, or singing.  He attends Sunday School, choir and camp on a regular basis.  Georgy is also an above-average student at school.

Georgy lives in a community of about 6,000 people.  Most houses in his town are made of cement floors, mud walls, and corrugated iron roofs. The language spoken there is Creole (a mixture of languages, largely French).  Their meals usually consist of maize, beans, bananas, chicken, bread and rice.  The people of his community have a very hard time finding jobs - about 98 out of every 100 people do not have jobs. Those who do find jobs only earn about $12 per month, less than you probably pay for a movie with popcorn and a soda. Another hardship for Georgy's people is health problems like diarrhea and typhoid. The community has many needs such as proper sanitation, school equipment, qualified teachers, recreational facilities, and employment opportunities. 

To help Georgy and his family, the money that give goes to his school to provide him with bible teaching, health education, personal hygiene, recreational activities, math, writing, reading, school books, and new school uniforms.

Location: Ethiopia, Africa

Birthday: October 15th

Simret lives with her mother and father.  Her father is sometimes employed and her mother maintains the home.  During the day Simret is responsible for helping take care of the children, washing the clothes, and cleaning the house.  Simret likes to sing, jump rope, and play hide and seek.  She also attends church activities regularly and would like to attend school, but like most children in her area, her family doesn't have enough money to send her.  (Three out of every four kids in her community are unable to attend school due to lack of economic resources.)  

Simret lives in a town of about 120,000 people. Typical houses in her community are built of dirt floors, mud walls and corrugated iron roofs. A typical meal in her town would probably consist of maise and teff (a type of grain). Most adults in her town work on plantations and earn about $17 per month, less than the cost of 1 dvd.  People in Simret's community often face health problems like malaria and illnesses caused by contaminated drinking water. Her town does have electricity and telephone service, but they really need job opportunities for the adults and schools and recreational centers for the kids.

By sponsoring Simret we are able to help Compassion provide her with bible teaching, health screening, nutritious food, hygiene education, recreational activities, social events, educational materials, school fees and tutoring.