You should already have his current one, but I would be happy to send you his previous photo as well! They talk about the letters that were so valuable from their sponsors and how much they treasured those relationships. And we will continue being committed to at least 80% of each dollar you send, going towards the programs that directly impact your child. Thank you so much for helping us direct more funds towards the children! Hell be thrilled to hear from you and get to know you. They are closely monitored by governments, religious organizations, and by us pessimistic sponsors. I will opt out as a donor, however I pray the best is served with the donations received from my family members. Here is a link to all of our alumni blogs, and the interview titled What if I dont write to my sponsored child? I send a package with every single letter I send which is about every 6 weeks and tell her that she can share the things with her brother(s) and sister(s) (I dont really know what her family consists of). Please be encouraged that in the next couple of years, when we roll out our new software and processes, we are looking to give sponsors more opportunities to connect with their children that are quicker and improved! Thanks! Id encourage you to look us up on their website if you havent already. Compassion is a top-notch organization and I wish I could sponsor more kids! As you requested, I have adjusted your mail preferences so that you will only receive messages related to your sponsored child. Rachel, Im happy to address your concerns for you as well as address the concerns you mentioned of Sarahs (sorry if there were a few I missed!). That sounds like someone would be getting the short end of the stick. I called Compassion International for three days straight asking question after question, spending hours on the internet trying to find some wrong doing with Compassion International and counldnt find anything only being a person who had only been saved for 5 months. Keep asking her questions. I know that can be frustrating and difficult to build a relationship when it feels one sided. Yes, please do Google us and read reviews of what people are saying about Compassion International. [VIDEO]. I hope that it gives you some assurance in how much your letters mean to your kiddos and that they do receive them. Mworia, I will pray that these few scams, along with any others that crop up, will be dealt with soon, that the guilty parties will be firedunless the Lord convicts them in their hearts, bringing true repentence. -recreational activities to development self-confidence and social skills Did you read the responses at all? I ask because I have saved every letter since the beginning, however this past week Ive received two letters written two weeks apart. Regrettably, metal cannot be sent as it sets off the metal detectors in customs when our packages go through for your children. I completely understand how that would seem strange, and I apologize for this mistake. Your child is always told however, that the gift she receives for Christmas is from you. In the last letter sent, he asked if I had children or pets. That could be because so many of the children in our program begin working as young teenagers. We are so thankful that you are a part of the Compassion family. I see that you sent her a graduation gift as well as her birthday gift in January of 2014. We feel that in order to develop quality staff at Compassion while at the same time managing our financial resources with great care and wisdom, we must seek to offer competitive salaries for the various positions necessary to successfully execute Compassions mission statement. Hi Vicki! Nope, those public school fees are paid by the parents (not like the property taxes we have in the us) and compassion only reimburses the family once the fees are paid. If you have specific questions for him, I encourage you to continue asking them :). I just took care of updating your preferences to receive updates from Compassion and about your child by email :). If you have any other questions, please feel free to email our team directly at [emailprotected] and we would be happy to help! Please know that while some people feel our CEO makes more than he should, our ministry is committed to the children we serve and your donations truly do make a difference. There are 8 jobs at Compassion International Explore them all Browse jobs by location Remote 8 jobs See all available jobs Salaries Salary estimated from 315 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed. Hi Pam! Oh my gosh, what else is there in life? First off, thank you so much for choosing to change the life of a child in poverty! They said Sorry to lose you, and we will find another sponsor for the child. What else is there for them to say? Nevertheless, this miniscule calculation impacted Compassions overall 4 Star rating. Hi Barbara! Compassion International Senior Inventory Data Analyst Remote 4d $84K-$105K Per Year (Employer est.) I saw how my monthly support offered so much to my sponsor child. Both my children have indicated that they visit the center once a week (4 times a month). Now its his birthday and I dont want to put in the card what Im sending if he is not going to get it. This other woman has 14 sponsored children and you wanna tell her that shes lying?! I fully believe you will be greatly encouraged. Rest assured that your new photo of your sweet boy is the correct photo. How is this possible? I pray for their growth, integrity, and that many more children will be helped in Jesuss name. I apologize for the inconvenience and if this makes you hesitant in what you send. Now I realize the school system might be different but its kind of strange that a 22 year old would be in grade 5. Most worrying, it has not work for THEM. But they have help with a tutor. Inoussas last letter was processed on February 5, so I will set a calendar alert to send his inquiry tomorrow. She responds to my questions, she draws me pictures, and I am consistently recieving updates, not only on her & her family, but her school as well. Maintains relationships with the community through direct calls, letters, visits, attending events and activities to facilitate communications and interactions on a routine basis Prepares, coordinates and maintains data management systems and produces reports to support strategic efforts on a monthly and quarterly basis. I just got my child today, Jacob. Only after dealing with these few scams, then we will be there, joining hands to congratulate them! We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the letter writing process. The reason for this is because once a child completes our program, we have no way to require a thank you letter from that child since they no longer attend the project. I also felt hassled by Compassion International for not including prayers in my letters, not a big deal, but annoying. Hi Joann! I have personally traveled to Sonsonate, El Salvador and met my sponsor child! I sponsor a little girl from the Phillipines.When I send extra money as a gift,does she or her family receive the full amount that I send? The rationale provided continues to promote doubt this is a scam as the response has a misspelled word. This will draw the project staffs attention to the questions. These are the only things Ive been struggling with. There has always been problems with communication and accuracy of information vital to building relationships was low. 1,157 Pins 16w C A 192 Collection by Compassion International , Aleesa Harris Shaw and 9 others Compassion international 13 Pins Similar ideas popular now Letter Writing I do absolutely believe these are written by my children. Many children dont make it to their fifth birthday in impoverished countries and so the birthday is not held as valuable because whats important is seeing to it that the child makes it through the first few years of life. I have no doubt my money donated is being used. "He was really. In Sarwans case, when he was registered, they estimated his birth date as being in 2010. You began sponsoring during a transition season for us and when changes like this happen in a large organization, it takes some time to fully settle into the new system and make everything run smoothly; so theres some overlap from the old system to be expected. I have received pictures, letters, and drawings from the girls telling me that they pray for me and the family also theyre both praying that one day I will be able to visit them. This usually helps with the communication process. I am beginning to really wonder if it is all keeping some people in lovely homes in Colorado and paying for recreational activities. On your site all it says is maybe supplemental food and learning about God. Thank you An organization similar to this is Feed My Starving Children there the child receives 24 cents out of every quarter and will tell you that is enough for one meal. I completely agree with many of the concerns expressed here about the CEO salary. Others decide to stay in our program for extra vocation training. This can result in letters sounding very similar or simple if your child is saying the same things. Their letters seem very genuine and are full of personal details about their families, friends, pets, school and activities. I would like to help clarify some things for you and answer any other questions that you may have, as well. The website of Compassion is much improved these days, which allows us to easier communicate with the children from time to time, by writing them letters. Its also likely that his parents didnt have his birth certificate when they came to the center to register him. Im sorry my kids. In regards to monetary gifts that you send to Leo, if it is a birthday, child, or family gift, Leo or his family will always receive the gift. When I receive letters from her they are so generic that one can tell the translator is just writing something generic that they probably write to most. All the proof of Compassions sincerity was within the first few months of becoming a sponsor. Those arent really things that Compassion specializes in. However, please know we take financial integrity very seriously to ensure we are caring for our beneficiaries the best we possibly can. Please Google us and see what people are saying about us, check out what watchdog organizations say about us, read the third party research on the integrity and efficacy of our program, if you are able, visit your child and see where your money is going first hand. I hear you and understand where you are coming from, and Im very sorry to hear that these are things that are causing you to leave Compassion. Good move! I began a sponsorship in March 2016. Thank you so much for your patience as Im sure that you are excited to begin your relationship with your sweet girl. Children stop using the template letters with help from a tutor around the ages of eight or nine. I am heartbroken over the matter of the handwriting. I was told you could not buy items specifically for your chosen child was that it wouldnt be fair to the other kids so they always divided up the money however it was grouped and bought things for the kids that way. I am concerned as well with the letters we receive. I called again today to inquire about my little Lydias letter, which has said in translation to me since 6-2. Id dearly love to learn more than the basics about my children, whom I have been sponsoring for awhile. I think the best way to eliminate confusion is to do it all yourselves. Let me explain something about the monthly. By the way, you are welcome to post here, email [emailprotected], or call 800-336-7676 with any concerns or questions you have. Second, the revenue growth metric was replaced by a debt to asset ratio. This ratio measures the assets a charity holds on its financial statements. She wasnt in school One and 1/2 years later? She is receiving your letters and your hand-made items. We updated our system in April and have seen a slow down of letters as we work through the kinks in the new system. You can also email our social media team directly at [emailprotected]. It seems like shes never gotten any of the stuff I send. Emily, in your reply to Kay, you made this statement: Compassion gives formal updates on your child every two years and because of that, our children keep their sponsors updated through letters being written back and forth. While I love Compassion and actively, formally, advocated for Compassions children for 11 years, I have not found that statement to be true. While I understand it takes time to do this, that is what they are suppose to be doing; one on one work with the child and the thoughts coming from the child. Compassion International is the world's leading authority in holistic child development through sponsorship. We appreciate your support of this ministry to release children from poverty in Jesus name! Please also take note that Compassion NO LONGER HAS A 4 STAR RATING from Charity Navigator. I always noticed that the handwriting was somewhat different, but thought he was getting older and perhaps his penmanship was improving. It was true. Recently we received a letter informing us he has leukemia and is in the hospital getting weekly treatments. I thought over the last couple of years, this would change, but I just received a letter dated 9/4/16 and it is the same information I have received many times with no true update on Amele. Dee, again, thank you so much for your support. However, the childs grade will change and if their performance changes, this is another update you will see to this section. I do agree that the CEO salary is very high considering it is paid by donations; however, charitable organizations are typically rated on the percentage of donations that go directly to the cause of sponsorship vs. those that go to administration (which includes salaries). It sounded more authentic than the letters I was getting from Uganda, at least. For example, the letter that you wrote in February would have been received by Leo sometime around late April to early May. I have written two letters to my child, sent a monetary birthday gift, and have not recieved one letter back. Since Farel has been in the program since 2013, he actually has had two official photos taken by Compassion. Assess them hard for what they say they do for YOUR child, or children you support, with your hard earned money, or the saving you live on and give up on account of them, and hold them accountable for every penny you sponsor to deliver that which they say they will do. We take financial integrity very seriously here at Compassion. I am so sorry to hear that you are beginning to mistrust Compassion. Im becoming concerned, and it would be nice to know if shes okay or if its just the letter writing change thats the problem. I always receive a picture of my child with her gift from the extra money I sent for birthdays. We definitely want to make sure that the children in our program are writing to their sponsors. My wife and I are traveling to the Philippines this year. Sometimes I get letters that arent noted as translated and sometimes they are translated. Hello Kate. We look forward to earning your trust and proving our heart for serving our sponsors and children with excellence. If you werent getting responses, did you ask the child why? If you have additional concerns, please email us at [emailprotected], and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. When we find out that his salary has changed to a more reasonable amount or if we are able to see how much of that 300,000+ he actually donates, we will be much more inclined to support and recommend Compassion once again. Like one person said, send me something asking me to do it, next week send me a letter to make sure I got the first letter, next week asking me to consider doing it again. When I receive your letter, I will contact our office in Ethiopia to ensure that your boy is doing alright and find out more about his home situation. Internal and independent audits are regularly conducted for our offices in the field and here in Colorado Springs. All children are different but, if you want to know something from them you have to ask them. However, releasing children from poverty is the core of what we do and this is why we aim to be the best stewards of your generosity. We have personally visited 6 of our sponsored children and intend on visiting all of them at least once. We welcome the opportunity to improve. I send a family gift yearly and a birthday gift and Christmas gift . Sponsor a child. For example, when I ask how theyre doing in school, I get, Fine, or Well., I know there are limits on the kinds of things anyone other than the child would tell us, so as not to rob them of dignity or violate their privacy. Keep encouraging her. They are excessive. Princess Aurora, also known as Sleeping Beauty or Briar Rose, is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Productions' 16th animated feature film Sleeping Beauty (1959). In my heart after hearing a native worker right from within the center talk about the organization with such passion, I wanted to give my recommendation and my witness story that Compassion International is an awesome program to join in on and be a part of. The only thing Im struggling with now is that I have a sponsor child, Edith who I do not sponsor financially but through writing letters. They were always sad in their photos, their clothes look tattered, shoes that didnt fit, and one of them always looks hungry (my Ugandan child). We appreciate your grace and patience as we move over to a new system together. I have sponsored Compassion children for over 20 years. Anyways, the response the second time said that it normally takes 3 to 6 months to receive the first letter.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. In regards to one child having multiple sponsors, Compassion is a one to one sponsorship program. Some seasons of life are more enjoyable, I think it's really important to teach our children, as Christians, to have compassion on the poor. I found this odd because I every time I send a letter, I send pictures along with it. For a complete list of items you can and cannot send, you can review our gift guidelines on our website!. I know COVID has impacted everyone in multiple ways, but- I am beyond pleased with the communication I have had with my sponsored child so far. This has always been the case before and after the new letter system was implemented. I was sponsored by a couple from the UK. We dont require our sponsors to be religious, however our program is a Christian program, and the children will often include religious things in their letters. The money for sponsorship goes so far in these countries whereas, it would buy so little here in the U.S. Organization should be investigated based on complaints. Regardless, we do want to thank you for your many years of support! Her sponsor has not written to her for unknown reasons, I dont know him or her at all, so I cant say, and so I have been asked to write. The charities they have listed as their top charities are both medical in nature one dealing with malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, another other dealing with parasite infections in sub-Saharan Africa. All true. Enjoyed your posts, If you send a gift over $60, you will also receive a photo of your child (and sometimes a family member or entire family) with the items they purchased with your gift (livestock for example, or the clothes or food they purchased). Blessings! *I do not work for Compassion Int., in fact, I am an every day jane dough. I agree with the concern for legitimacy of letters as Brian stated from November 2019. They were less than a hundred miles away. Ask questions. This is from the time period of Jun 1, 2015 through June 30,2016. We love you always, Elisa (your sponsor mom) Become a Child Sponsor! However, what Josiane has said in her letter does not align with the information we have in her child profile. Thank you so much for taking on this crucial role as a correspondent for Edith! We really have doubts about CI now and the trust we had is breaking, which is not good. Read the research that was done by a third-party researcher about the effectiveness of our program. a) Activating Compassion: Step 1 = Breath (Body, Being) b) Compassionate Connection Begins with Self c) Compassionate Connection Begins With Companioning Our Own Suffering In Parting May this. You, as the donor, would then receive a thank you letter letting you know how the gift was used within six months of when the gift was given. I am very sorry that you did not receive a thank you letter for the gifts that you sent to Marcela. I show that we processed this gift on May 17th. We definitely want you to be confident that your children are receiving your loving letters and gifts. Its very possible that we accidentally sent you the same letter twice. Im not a religious person, I just wanted to do something for someone less fortunate than myself. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Compassion International is a child-sponsoring charitable organization that was originally known as the Everett Swanson Evangelistic Association. Hi Lee! Can I give Edith a financial gift? Mindy, I appreciate your care and support for Alanael during this difficult time in his life. Before you cauncel your sponsorship which is already at graduation level (you have completed your sponsorship with the child and she is supposed to leave the program at 22 years), get to know the whole truth about your child. Exact same letter, writing, and drawing, apparently from our sponsored child. I get entirely too much mail and the money used to produce and send it could be better spent on the children. I havent even thought about not trusting Compassion, somehow Ive always trusted God with this, but only God should get the credit for that. I was not happy to hear that when I send money he may or may not get all of it. I never got an answer in any way, but I did get a letter letting me know I had missed the month of Dec. payment and now owed 76.00 dollars. What I can say is that Feed My Starving Children may do it differently than we do, but we are all trying to do the same thing bring children out of poverty and I am thankful that they are there too and are doing the best possible job that they can. Kerith, we cannot express how grateful we are for your loving heart towards your sweet children. So that our field staff can better assist you, can you please send us a copy of the letter you received? Cancel Your Compassion International Membership Over the Phone. I am sponsoring a young man. Hardly. Share it with her friends, etc. 300,000 plus as annual salary for ANYONE leading a nonprofit charity is unconscionable in the minds of many who sacrifice to give their 38.00 every month. Hi everyone, I am a person who accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday 2009 In Aug. of 2009 I was trying to find a Bible verse online when I saw an ad for Compassion International so I click on the ad began reading about Compassion International and how they help children in other countries with the problems of living in poverty. I am no longer interested in sponsoring this child after reviewing the site. Also please provide me with the childs full name, or child number, and the dates of these letters. Thank you SO much for taking the time to share it. This is so disappointing. Proof shouldnt even need to be a debate on these forums. So I did my homework, found the center location, and bought the plane ticket and boarded the flight to Tanzania. Hi, Jill! Letter writing is a difficult concept for the child that we work with. There have been multiple accounting problems with this charity. And are rated higher from ministry watch. On account of Compassion UKs handling Ive found myself making extremely tough choices at their expense. (More) Rating Information Great Then one day i started getting drawings and long letters from him. AM BEING SPONSORED BY COMPASSION KENYA.THEY HAVE BEEN SPONSORING ME SINCE 1998,RIGHT NOW,AM IN UNIVERSITY AND COMPASSION STILL SPONSORS ME.AM A PROUD LDP COMPASSION STIDENT. Latif, an NYU alum, traveled to Turkey on Feb. 13 to deliver aid and speak to victims with Islamic Relief USA, a non-profit humanitarian agency. Their attendance at the center is in addition to their schooling, it does not replace it. The child in Mexico was being raised by an uncle, but gave me the names of his father, his mother, and a photograph of his sister, and told me about trips he went on from time to time. The completion age in our countries ranges from 18-22 years old. Also, our leaders are faithful sponsors and donors as well, and personally and financially support the ministry. Experience has shown us the power of a letter is tremendous, and for an impoverished child to know that someone from across the globe cares about them can make the difference that helps release that child from poverty. Upon my return home I encouraged the members of my church to also pick up a sponsor child. Mindy in other parts of the world (i.e. I declined. I am praying for everyone who decides to become a sponsor, as well as your sponsored child(ren)- YES, it does take trust, but remain hopeful and firm in your belief that you were called to this ministry. If you can, travel to see what we do firsthand and meet your child. 3 fake / fek/ verb And finally, Charity Navigators new methodology for calculating fundraising efficiency on a three-year average came within thousandths of a percentage point of achieving another 4 Star rating. This means that 15-20% is the administrative fee on monthly donations. You HAVE blessed Susi and her family significantly, and I cannot wait for you to receive the thank you letter regarding that family gift! and I felt God pulling my heart to give my testimony. Top 8 Organizations Dedicated To Helping Children in Need. I was told that she was an only child who was raised by her aunt because her parents had passed away. I am very sorry for the disappointment you are feeling about our finances, and Im sorry that this has made you decide to no longer support Compassion. Please dont let translation issues or logistical issues beyond anyones control rob you of the joy of choosing to love and assist a child in the Name of Jesus. We actually just received the letter and photo back from the country office in Bolivia regarding the $500 gift you sent to his project :). Heres my question: Weve been sponsoring a child in India for over a year now. We put in a birth date for the child as closely estimated as we can and if we find more information on the child later, well then update his profile. Its frustrating. I did check your account and confirmed that you did send Eferem a generous Christmas gift. We want to visit the child we sponsor. Im starting to think that this is a scam. This may have been a misunderstanding during the translation of her letter, but we will be sure to clear this up for you :). A $38-per-month contribution provides life-changing opportunities including: consistent, nutrient-rich meals preventative medical care and check-ups This will speed up the time it takes to send and receive letters between you and your child to weeks instead of months. We want to rectify this situation and ensure we have accurate information on your boy. In a letter to its sponsors for children in India last month, CI, which insists it has not broken any Indian laws, said, "Due to a lack of funding resulting from government restrictions, we will . We certainly want to ensure youre receiving these. https://blog.compassion.com/why-do-my-sponsored-childs-letters-seem-so-impersonal/. I receive photo updates every couple of years, but except for the first two years, I have not received further updated information, unless it came from the child. or give you a full refund? I never met my child. The center staff in Alanaels area know him personally and are visiting him on a regular basis. One of the websites I use to check out a charity is http://www.ministrywatch.com. Whenever I asked questions asking for specific things like what type of stickers would you like to get. The Birthday gift I usually send around my sponsored childs birthday always arrives very late! On Off. Our junk hauling services handle just about everything from read more. I also believe the CEO salary is excessive . I love the child focus and Jesus focus of Compassion. Through those goat pics ive seen my kid, her mother, and her father. Our center staff do an excellent job teaching the children to write letters; however, the children in our programs primarily communicate verbally. I just received a letter stating hes now in the sixth grade. Tim, thank you for sharing about your work in the Philippines! amen. I was glad the child couldnt see that page. Photo by Marvin Hamilton. 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