Stephen Oundo's life began with tragedy; but through a locked piano, some encouraging words and a child sponsorship programme, he discovered his purpose.

This International Women’s Day we honour Sreyra, whose faith and compassion is transforming lives through education and ministry. Partnering with Compassion, she brings hope to children and mothers in her community. 

Seeing the anti-human trafficking work of our partner LIFT in Thailand, was an eye-opener and an inspiration for the group of visitors who support this work.

From fewer climate disaster deaths to global anti-slavery progress, here are seven reasons to feel hopeful about 2024. 

"Do my letters make a difference?” We’re answering our most frequently asked questions about child sponsorship. 

Join in a typical day for kiddos at the Rwanda Compassion Centre 

To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, Kiwi aid and development organisation Tearfund asked female humanitarian photographers from New Zealand and around the world to share empowering photos and stories that illustrate the strength and resilience of girls in the face of adversity. 

To take care of God’s creation and the planet, children from different communities in coastal El Salvador are participating in a local conservation programme to protect sea turtles. 

These pictures of kids with animals are cute, of course. But they also show how animals help people in poverty. Some are livestock helping families generate income, and some provide fertiliser for crops or nutritious milk to drink.