COVID-19 Impact
on Poverty

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every nation in which Compassion works. For the first time in decades, global poverty is rising. The world bank predicts that this pandemic could push 71 million people into extreme poverty this year alone!  Even before the pandemic, poverty was a complex economic, social, and spiritual issue. It is even more so now. Children and families in poverty are disproportionately impacted. Compassion’s model of partnering with local churches means we are still able to support vulnerable children during this time of crisis.

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How does Compassion work with children, families, communities impacted during this time?

As the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted group gatherings in many countries, your support provides:

The stability of local church staff who know your sponsored child’s story and circumstances.
A team of caring people checking in with each child and their family through innovative means.
Food packs when needed, with nutritious essential items like rice, eggs, meat, milk, corn, and dry goods.
Hygiene and sanitation supplies.
Personalised support when needed, like rent assistance, household items, emotional support and trauma counselling.
A watchful eye for child protection/abuse.

How you can pray

Thank you for praying for the children, families and local church partners we serve in Indonesia!

Please join us in praying for the following:

  • Pray that children will receive the nutrition they need to grow and develop well.
  • Pray that God will make a way for youth to be able to attend university, and that God will open doors for those who are finishing their studies.
  • Pray that God will give children and youth the strength needed to overcome adversity.
  • Pray for safety for caregivers who sometimes work in dangerous conditions to provide for their families.
  • Pray that God will bless our local church partners as they implement initiatives to improve children's holistic health.
  • Pray for protection and provision for children, families and staff that are affected by the frequent and damaging weather events in Indonesia.
  • Please pray for the safety of children who are left vulnerable to abuse and trafficking as a result of natural disasters.
Standing by children in the Philippines

Standing by children in the Philippines

Jojin was cared for by her adoptive mother, Carmelita, who worked night and day to provide for her despite suffering from breast cancer. When Carmelita passed away, Jojin was determined to finish her studies to make her proud. Her local church stood by her side to make sure she could achieve her dream.   Read more open_in_new

Standing by children in the Philippines

Jojin was cared for by her adoptive mother, Carmelita, who worked night and day to provide for her despite suffering from breast cancer. When Carmelita passed away, Jojin was determined to finish her studies to make her proud. Her local church stood by her side to make sure she could achieve her dream. “The church and the Compassion centre became my second family,” she says.

Through Compassion’s program, Jojin came to faith in Jesus, received school tutorials, had regular medical checkups, and met lifelong friends.

She is now studying teaching while working as a part-time teacher at her church. “I want to teach little children in poverty and give them hope, because I experienced firsthand how to hold on to hope even in the direst of circumstances.”

Write a letter of encouragement

We all know the incredible value of letters—words of love and encouragement and prayers create a special connection between children and sponsors all over the world.

One of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is that most of our field countries are experiencing delays in delivering sponsor letters to children. While we don’t know when your letter will reach your sponsored child, we do know that when it does, they will be filled with joy and encouragement as they read it.

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You can stay up to date on what’s happening in your sponsored child’s country, including the status of letters, on our country pages.