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For a long time, Nimbeth did not rest at night. The walls of her home were thin boards. The roof was made of borrowed metal sheets, never nailed down. 😔

When the wind came, everything rattled. When it rained, water came through. Smoke from cooking filled the single room where her daughters slept.

Fear lived with them. Romina and Zuri slept close to their parents, sharing warmth and waiting for storms to pass. Nimbeth held her breath through the night, listening to the roof shift above them.

🏠 Then safety entered their story. Through the Compassion centre and support made possible by the Highly Vulnerable Children fund, Nimbeth and her girls received a real home.

Solid walls. A roof that stays in place. A kitchen separate from where the children sleep.

Now, when it rains, the girls take naps. They spread out their toys. They laugh. The storms no longer decide how the night will go.

“Our house stands firm now,” Nimbeth says. “The storms become something we observe, not something we survive.”

This is what safety and stability make possible. Not just shelter and protection, but rest and room for joy to grow.

When you give a Gift of Compassion for safety and stability, you help families move from vulnerability into lasting security.

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Rosa had been living with her parents when the abuse began.

One family member hurt her repeatedly and treated her children cruelly. Some days they were denied food. Some nights they cried together, wondering if they could ever leave.

Rosa worked when she could, cleaning houses and selling second‑hand clothes. But work meant leaving her children behind. Staying meant danger. Leaving meant nothing to fall back on.

“I don’t know what to do,” Rosa remembers thinking. “We can’t stay here.” 😣 So she walked to the only place she knew would listen. The local Compassion centre.

She was not asking for money. She was not asking for a plan. She was hoping for a hug. Someone to tell her she was not alone. She found that. And more.

Through the Highly Vulnerable Children fund, the centre helped Rosa and her children move into a safe place of their own. They received rent support, basic furniture, food and counselling to help them begin again.

The children were cared for. Rosa was supported. Healing began, slowly and steadily.

Today, Rosa’s life looks different. Her children are thriving at the centre. They have a home where they can rest, play and feel safe.

This is what happens when compassion steps close. Not just to a child, but to a whole family. ✨

Gifts of Compassion Food for Malnourished Children 60 A diet lacking protein, fruits and vegetables is all too common for a child living in poverty. This is exacerbated in communities facing acute food insecurity. Your gift helps fight malnutrition in a child’s life by providing supplemental, protein-rich food, vitam...

May is Leave a Legacy Month.

You can move with compassion and change lives for generations to come. By including Compassion in your will, you create a lasting legacy of hope for children and families around the world.

We’re proud to partner with Epilogue Wills to offer discounted online wills — making it simple to plan ahead and extend your impact. A limited number of links to complete a free will are available. Reach out today to [email protected] to find out how you can claim yours while spots last!

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Create a Legacy Through planned giving, you can: Give a final gift to Compassion directed to an impactful intervention supporting one or multiple of the following: Moms & Babies Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH) Health & Wellness Education & Training Income Generation Safety & Stability Complete your child sponsor...