You sponsor a child halfway around the world — but how do you actually stay connected? The MyCompassion 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 — the organization now partners with over 9,000 local churches across 29 countries, serving more than 2.4 million children in poverty. Their mission: releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name. In 2025, Compassion ranked #11 on Forbes' Top 100 Charities list — up from #12 the prior year — making it the largest privately funded international Christian child development organization in the U.S.^3
Why Christians Love MyCompassion: "The app makes it incredibly easy to stay connected with your sponsored child — whether you're writing letters, attaching photos, or reading their updates — right from your phone. I love how the app shows the child's local weather, time, and even a little map to help me imagine where they are in the world. It adds such a personal touch and really brings me closer to their daily life."^5
Another sponsor shared, "Excellent. For people having issues, remember the process is slow, especially letters. Third world countries are very different. Highly recommend becoming a part of the compassion group. And also highly recommend going on the trips, they will change your life."^6 One reviewer captured the deeper purpose: "The intention behind this app is amazing. The purpose God sent."^5
Notable:
- Forbes #11 Top 100 Charities (2025), up from #12^4
- 80% of every dollar goes directly to program work through local church partners^7
- 330 new Compassion centers opened in 2025, with 270 more planned for 2026^3
- Expanding into Malawi, Zambia, Cambodia and Myanmar^3
- 1.67 million supporters worldwide; 100,000+ volunteers^3
Platforms: iOS, Android Pricing: Free (sponsoring a child is a separate monthly commitment)
