You sponsor a child halfway around the world — MyCompassion is Compassion International's official app for staying close to that child from your phone.^1 I can send letters, share photos, receive prayer requests with reminders, and see updates from their community, including local weather, without waiting to sit down at a desk.^1
Compassion International is a Christ-centered child development ministry founded in 1952 by Rev. Everett Swanson.^3 It works through local churches so children hear the gospel and receive care for health, protection, and daily needs in Jesus' name.^4 Compassion follows the World Evangelical Alliance statement of faith: Scripture as the supreme authority, one God in three persons, and salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.^5
The ministry reports serving more than two million children through thousands of church partners in 29 countries, and it publishes how gifts are allocated so most of each dollar supports program work in the field.^6 MyCompassion gathers letters, prayer, photos, and giving history in one free iPhone and Android app.^1^8 Sponsoring a child is a separate monthly commitment outside the store listing.^1
