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Iraq Refugee Relief

Photos and a Report From my Recent Refugee Relief Trip to Iraq

After looking through some of the photos from our trip please consider making a special gift towards our refugee relief efforts. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of these refugees. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of those you only get…

World Compassion StaffSeptember 11, 2015

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Take an Inside Look at World Compassion

As the Church, we are the vessel that co-labors with God to deliver the loving and hope-filled message of Jesus Christ to the world. Our mission at World Compassion is to equip and train the local indigenous church living in hostile and restricted environments around the world to reach their…

World Compassion StaffAugust 24, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

Ivana's Smile

Standing in the courtyard of his church where hundreds of refugees now live, Pastor Raja (name has been changed for security) said something very profound: "These refugees will forget those who caused this tragedy, but they will not forget those who loved them during it.” Pastor Raja has helped…

World Compassion StaffMarch 17, 2015

Iraq Refugee Relief

Iraq Progress Update

Recently I was on a call with one of our main co-workers in Kurdistan, Pastor John, who was giving me an update on how World Compassion’s relief outreaches were going among refugees. While we talked, I got a clearer picture of what many of these refugees continue to face every…

Jason LawFebruary 23, 2015

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2015 Game Plan

I don’t know about you, but the World Compassion team has already hit the ground running in 2015. Before we get too far into the New Year, we want to take a moment to celebrate our accomplishments in 2014 and set our expectations for the year ahead. (more…)

World Compassion StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Burma Raising 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 StaffJanuary 5, 2015

Burma Raising 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 LawDecember 19, 2014

Burma Raising 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 LawDecember 19, 2014

Iraq News Refugee Relief

Iraq in Chaos

The 3-year-old Syrian War has spilled over into Iraq, completely destabilizing the region. ISIS, an extremely violent and blood-thirsty off-shoot of Al Qaeda overthrew Mosul just a week ago and has continued to take city after city on their march toward Baghdad. Their aim is to create an extreme Islamic…

World Compassion StaffJune 22, 2014

Burma Raising 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 NationalFebruary 20, 2014

Burma Raising Orphans

Mother of Nine

My parents could not afford to send me to school. I started selling fruit when I was a child. (more…)

World Compassion StaffJanuary 16, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

My Friend the Camera Thief

A camera is a magnet. For children it's the positive side of the magnet and ultimately attracts them too it. For adults on the other hand, it has the opposite effect—they reject the attraction. This is the case in many cultures. That is why the job of a photographer is…

World Compassion StaffJanuary 14, 2014

Iraq Refugee Relief

I Am a Mother

My six year old daughter is now safe in the refugee camp here in Iraq. However, she is simply not the same. (more…)

Syrian RefugeeDecember 31, 2013

Iraq Refugee Relief Spiritual Development

Tears of Joy

War is a terrible tragedy to live through. We are certainly inundated with stories from every Syrian refugee we visit. Sometimes these stories become overwhelming, (more…)

World Compassion StaffDecember 6, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Saw Le Bwe

Age: 12 Favorite color: White Favorite animal: Cat Favorite activity: Sweeping the floor Dream job: Pastor (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 7, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Naing Zaw Latt

Age: 12 Dream job: Principal or teacher Favorite color: Red Favorite activity: Football Favorite food: Fried water crest (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 7, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Hnin Thiri Paing

Age: 12 Favorite color: White Favorite food: Beef Favorite animal: Small white puppies Favorite subject in school: Math Wants to be an: Engineer (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 6, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

That July Moe

Favorite color: Red Favorite food: Chicken Favorite activity: Studying Name means: July Rain Dream job: Doctor Siblings in Orphanage: Kant Way Tun (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 6, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Thin Hla Zaw

Age: 13 Favorite animal: Cat Favorite food: Water crest Dream job: Teacher (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 5, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Hse Hse Htoo

Age: 11 Favorite color: White Favorite animal: Rabbit Favorite food: Chicken Favorite activity: Skipping rope and getting up early to pray before helping with the chores Dream job: Teacher (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 4, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Naw Ruth

Age: 5 Favorite color: Purple Favorite activity: Jumping rope Favorite food: Chicken (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 1, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

April Linn

Age: 11 Favorite color: Red Favorite food: Vegetables Favorite subject in school: Math Dream job: Principal or teacher Sibling in Orphanage: Naw Khu Sai (more…)

Burmese NationalOctober 31, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Naing Ko Latt

Age: 9 Favorite color: Red Favorite activity: Football Favorite food: Chicken Dream job: Doctor Siblings in Orphanage: Naing Zaw Latt (more…)

Burmese NationalOctober 30, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Nargis

Age: 4 Dream job: Teacher Favorite activity: Badminton Favorite color: Green Favorite food: Poke meat (more…)

Burmese NationalOctober 30, 2013