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Holy Night

Along with her sisters they were some of the first children who called this orphanage home.  After spending the last 7 years of her childhood being raised in this home, World Compassion fulfilled her desire to go to cosmetology school to begin her own career. Today, she is 18 years…
World Compassion Staff
November 24, 2020
BurmaRaising Orphans

All Things New

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” - II Corinthians 5:17 The New Year is always a time of reflection and change.  We all want change and growth in our lives, but much of this change…
World Compassion Staff
January 5, 2015
BurmaRaising Orphans

From abandoned to chosen.

No one can care for all 1.6 million orphans in Burma, but anyone can make a difference in the life of one child. In November, I had the incredible chance of witnessing one of our children meet her sponsor for the very first time. (more…)
Jason Law
December 19, 2014
BurmaRaising Orphans

From shy to confident.

Su Su is a 13-year-old girl who lives in the orphanage and has shown tremendous growth. You may recall me sharing some of her story before! When I first met Su Su over two years ago, she was very distant, did not smile, and had very little self-confidence. Just getting…
Jason Law
December 19, 2014
BurmaRaising Orphans

Feeling Chosen

Can you imagine living in a brand new place as an 11-year-old, where everything is unfamiliar to you? Trying to adjust to a new environment, new schedule, and new family... You can recognize all of these changes are good, but you feel a little overwhelmed by it all. You are…
World Compassion Staff
May 30, 2014
Raising OrphansSpiritual Development

Be Like Jesus

It's easy for us to get caught in our daily lives, the routine where our schedules are built around tasks that accomplish objectives and ultimately put us in a place of success. America is the land of opportunity. If you can dream it you can achieve it. I love America…
World Compassion Staff
March 18, 2014
BurmaRaising Orphans

Kim’s Brother

A good days wage is 4000k but many days we do not make that. 5000k is a great day. I sell these for my mother. My sister is in school. But I don't go to a school. I stay here and sell on the fairy for my mother.
Burmese National
February 22, 2014
BurmaRaising Orphans

When the Questions Come

Just a few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to open our brand new orphanage in Burma. In the 10 years I have officially been on staff at World Compassion, it's one of the most fulfilling projects I've been a part of. As you may imagine, building a structure like…
Jason Law
February 21, 2014
BurmaRaising Orphans

Boat Seller

He stopped his education after the 8th grade because he failed an exam. Now he is married and is selling materials (bubble blowers) on the ferry to support his life. He has no aspiration for the future. (more…)
Burmese National
February 20, 2014
BurmaRaising Orphans

Filling the Home with Love

Just a few weeks ago, as we celebrated the grand opening of our new orphanage in Burma, we were reminded of the harsh reality children face in this country. Moe Moe Aye, a four year old little girl, was recently sold by her grandmother who lost hope in trying to…
Jason Law
February 13, 2014
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