You sponsor a child halfway around the world — but how do you actually stay connected? The MyCompassion app (formerly the Compassion app) bridges the distance between sponsors and the children they support through Compassion International, making it easy to write letters, share photos, pray with purpose, and see the real impact of your generosity — all from your phone.^1
With MyCompassion, you can send letters and upload photos to your sponsored child on the go, view their latest pictures and updates as they grow, receive prayer requests with reminders to pray, explore stories and facts about their community (weather, location, culture), and manage your giving — all in one place. It's designed to turn idle moments into meaningful connection: a few minutes in a waiting room becomes a letter that changes a child's day.^2
Built by Compassion International — a Christ-centered child advocacy ministry founded by Rev. Everett Swanson in 1952 after he witnessed the plight of Korean War orphans on the streets of Seoul — the organization now partners with over 8,000 local churches across 29 countries, serving more than 2.3 million children in poverty. Their mission: releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.^3
Why Christians Love MyCompassion: "Excellent. Recently improved app. For people having issues, remember the process is slow, especially letters. Third world countries are very different, they do not have mailboxes or addresses for the most part. Highly recommend becoming a part of the compassion group. And also highly recommend going on the trips, they will change your life."^4 Sponsors describe the app as a way to make their sponsorship journey feel personal and real — one user shared, "I haven't had any issues with log ins or letter writing and the like. I do like this app quite a bit," while noting how prayer reminders help keep their sponsored child close to heart.^5 Another reviewer captured the deeper purpose: "The intention behind this app is amazing. The purpose God sent."^5
With Compassion's deep roots in local church partnership and a peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Political Economy confirming significant positive outcomes for sponsored children across six countries, the MyCompassion app connects a proven mission to the palm of your hand.^6
Platforms: iOS, Android Pricing: Free
