Jesus leads, we move
Releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name
Releasing children from poverty since 1952
Our approach is all about Jesus. For more than 70 years, we’ve been following his example of seeing injustice and moving with compassion.
Today we care for more than 2.4 million children, the most vulnerable to the devastating effects of poverty. And we do this exclusively in partnership with frontline church partners. These trusted church partners bring deep cultural understanding, local knowledge of community needs and strong relationships.
Míle Buíochas
Tá 412 milliún leanbh ag maireachaint le fíor bhochtanas. Cabhraigh linn dul i ngleic fíor bhochtanas leanaí óga. Tá ceal uisce glan, cúram sláinte, cothú, díon agus oideachas orthu.
Chun dul i ngleic leis an éagóir seo, tá páirtnéireacht déanta againn le níos mó ná 8,900 eaglais áitiúil i 29 tíortha difriúla. Tugann na páirtnéirí áitiúla seo tuiscint dhoimhin cultúrtha, eolas áitiúil ar riachtanais an phobail agus caidrimh láidre. Cláraíonn leanaí i dtionscadail Compassion áitiúla ina bhfaigheann siad tacaíocht phraiticiúil agus oiltear iad chun slabhra an bhochtanais a bhriseadh.
Tar le chéile le daoine eile atá ag athrú saolta le Compassion Éireann agus déan urraíocht ar leanbh inniu.
Move with Compassion
As a global community of Christians, we're moved to tackle the injustice of child poverty.
Together with a global network of local churches, graduates and supporters, we move with compassion to release children from poverty into life in all its fullness. We start from the crucial early years, protecting babies with vital vaccinations, health checks and good nutrition through our Mums and Babies intervention.
As children grow, our holistic Child Development Programme provides the support they need to thrive, including access to education, health care, nutrition and discipleship. Through local churches, children are empowered to develop their God-given potential and become agents of change in their families and communities.
We also address the wider challenges that keep families trapped in poverty. Through our Critical Interventions, our church partners respond to urgent needs such as access to safe water.
Why choose Compassion Ireland as your Christian charity?
Join others who are sponsoring more than 2,000 children with Compassion Ireland.
“Through sponsorship, we're reaching out in a very practical and powerful way across the world to many children, their families and their communities. I love the ripple effect that sponsoring a child has."
Jenny Belle, Producer at Scratch Film
"Compassion Ireland supporting 2,000 children in poverty is an incredible milestone. It's not just about that big number, but every single digit represents the life of a child that has been given the opportunity for a brighter future in the name of Jesus."
Jake De Silva, CCI National Youth Director
"We at St. Mark's Church are pleased and privileged to partner with Compassion Ireland as we pray and work for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. With Compassion, God's kingdom is advanced one child at a time and we could not be more delighted to support and endorse this heartfelt and life changing work."
Pastor Sean Mullarkey, St Mark's Family Network
Explore what God is doing
How Children’s Drawings Shaped our New Illustrations
Children are at the heart of everything we do! So, children at local church projects were asked to help create artwork for Compassion, shaped by their ideas, hopes and ways of seeing the world.
How One Compassion Graduate Is Now Bringing Clean Water to Thousands: James' Story
Compassion graduate, James Tebyasa, recounts how God fulfilled his childhood dream, sparking transformation on a global scale.
Miracle’s Story: From Abandonment to Love
A newborn left to die. A family moved to save her. A community united by faith.
Ten Powerful Reasons Why Sponsorship Transforms Lives
Sponsorship has been shown to be a powerfully effective way to transform the lives of children living in poverty. Here’s why.
A Mother’s Heart: Caring for my Son with Autism Amidst Poverty and Prejudice
Patricia grew up neglected and vulnerable. When pregnant at the age of nineteen, she considered leaving her baby in the hospital. God used Patricia’s son to change the whole course of her life.
How This Compassion Graduate Became Ethiopia’s First Gospel Rap Artist
Kemi Mesafint shares his remarkable journey of experiencing God’s provision through the darkest of times.
Daisy’s Determination to Overcome Poverty
Daisy, from the Philippines, is giving everything to achieving her dream of becoming a teacher so she can provide for her family. Be inspired as Daisy shares her story.
Richmond's Story
Once a part of the Compassion programme, today Richmond is a church leader and founder of the Pastors Discipleship Network, resourcing churches across East Africa to transform their communities.
Maureen's Story Shows the Power in Opportunity
Having experienced the devastating effects of poverty as a child, Compassion Graduate, Maureen, is determined to help other vulnerable girls find their way to a better future.
Pray with us
Discover 9 ways you can be praying for children living in extreme poverty.