Compassion

Compassion International exists as a Christian Child Advocacy organization that releases children from spiritual, physical, economic and social poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. It was founded in 1952 by Rev. Everett Swanson to provide Korean War orphans food, shelter. education and health, as well as Christian training. Today Compassion helps more than 1 million children in 25 different countries. They are Christ-centered, child-focused and church-based.

The way they work is that people can sponsor a child and donate $38 a month which go towards providing for the child's daily needs, education and health care. You have the opportunity to send letters back and forth with the child you sponsor. You can send pictures and messages of love and encouragement.

This is such a neat organization. I have several friends that are child sponsors and love it. They also have a large staff based in Colorado Springs and have a summer internship for college students if you are interested!

See http://www.compassion.com/ for more details or if you are interested in sponsoring a child.