Growing up in Uganda, Ronald Jeero longed to stay in school, but his family could rarely afford the fees. When sponsorship through Compassion opened a door, it changed far more than his education. Years later, Jeero is helping vulnerable children in New Zealand discover their own potential and know they are valued. 

Anurak shares his story of growing up in rural Thailand as an only child without a father. He found inspiration for his dream at the Compassion centre and felt blessed by his sponsor, who became like his family. The programme built a strong foundation for Anurak and gave him strength to never give up, no matter what may come in the future.

A powerful, first-hand story of three mums in Uganda and how child sponsorship has shaped their children’s futures over seven years. Discover the strength of a mother’s love and the lasting impact of sponsorship.

In August, a group of Kiwi pastors travelled to Uganda with Tearfund to witness firsthand how child sponsorship transforms lives and communities. From moments of deep joy to surprising encounters, their reflections reveal the power of faith in action.

My recent experiences in Uganda showed me that sponsoring a child is a profound way to have a positive impact in a child’s life. Not only does it benefit the child you sponsor, but it also affects their family and community significantly – and it changes your life too!