How did Compassion begin and what is its current status?
In 1952, evangelist Rev. Everett Swanson was preaching in Korea. Moved by the plight of Korean War orphans, Swanson established a program through which caring people could provide food, shelter, education, medical care and Christian training for those orphans. Rev. Swanson’s program became the basis for what is now Compassion International. More than 2 million children have been sponsored through Compassion; its history can be traced through more than 40 countries. Compassion’s Christian commitment has never wavered. We are keenly aware of the part we can play in fulfilling the Great Commission. All of our employees are committed followers of Jesus Christ, dedicated to developing children worldwide and we are working exclusively through local churches and fellowships. Currently, Compassion serves more than 1,000,000 children in 26 developing countries.
