Menlo Church, your great generosity is helping babies to survive the crucial first 12 months, when their lives are the greatest risk and they are most vulnerable to illness and hunger. At Iglesia del Nazareno (PE0331), Iglesia del Nazareno (PE0373) and Iglesia Casa de Oración La Unidad (PE0594) in Peru, your support is providing proper nutrition, access to medical care and a broad range of life-saving neo- and postnatal supports for both infants and their mothers. You are ensuring babies born ... Read More
Your Ministry to Babies and Mothers in Peru
Menlo Church, your continued support of vulnerable mothers and babies in Peru is transforming lives and paving the way to a brighter future. Because of your generosity, babies are beginning their lives as treasured members of the Compassion family. For many years to come, they will have the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of supports, including access to medical care, educational support and regular nutritious meals. Compassion and its church partners are committed to caring for ... Read More
An Update on Your Support of the Survival Program at PE0373
Greetings, Menlo Church! Thank you for your gift to support the Survival program at Jesús Nazareno Child Development Center, based at Iglesia del Nazareno Monterón in Peru. Because of your generosity, mothers and their babies receive nutritious food, attend medical checkups, engage in income-generation workshops, build relationships with one another and grow in their faith in God. Currently, 10 mothers and their babies are receiving Survival support at this church. In the photo above, a mother ... Read More
An Update on Your Support of the Survival Program at PE0594
Thank you, Menlo Church! Your support is helping mothers and their babies survive and thrive in Peru. Currently, at Semillitas del Reino Child Development Center, based at Iglesia Casa de Oración La Unidad, 10 mothers and their babies are receiving Survival support. In the photo above, a pregnant mother named Marcella poses for a photo after writing a letter of gratitude to you. This report includes Marcella's letter of gratitude, photos of recent Survival program activities and information ... Read More
An Update on Your Support of the Survival Program at PE0331
Menlo Church, thank you for your support of mothers and their babies at Ayudando a Sonreir Child Development Center, based at Iglesia del Nazareno in Peru. Currently, 15 mothers and their babies are receiving Survival support at this church. In the photo above, a mother named Karina writes a letter to thank you for your support. This report includes a letter from a caregiver in the program, photos of recent Survival program activities and information on Compassion’s strategy for treating and ... Read More
Mothers and Babies are Thriving at PE0594
Thank you, Menlo Church! Your gift to the Survival program at Semillitas del Reino Child Development Center will help mothers and babies to thrive for years to come. This center is based at the Iglesia Casa de Oración La Unidad in Piura, Peru. Currently, 10 mothers and their babies are receiving vital care, including monthly food baskets, nutrition supplements, hygiene items and Survival curriculum. In the photo above, Yesenia, a mother in the program, smiles as she holds her daughter, ... Read More
An Update on Survival Activities at PE0373
Greetings, Menlo Church! Thank you for your gift to help mothers and babies thrive at the Jesús Nazareno Child Development Center. The center is based at the Iglesia del Nazareno in Piura, Peru. Currently, 10 mothers and their babies are receiving vital care, including monthly food baskets, nutrition supplements, hygiene items and Survival curriculum. In the photo above, Rosa, the mother of Kilyan, receives groceries and a hygiene kit to help her family stay safe during the pandemic. This ... Read More
An Update on Your Support of Mothers and Babies at PE0331
Greetings, Menlo Church! Thank you for supporting Compassion Survival in Peru. Your gift enables mothers and babies in extreme poverty to receive holistic care from trained Survival staff at the Ayudando a Soreir Child Development Center in Piura, Peru. Currently, 15 mothers and their babies are receiving much-needed Survival support at this church. Survival care includes home visits, supplemental nutrition, microenterprise training and medical checkups. This report includes a letter from Deysi, ... Read More
Supporting Children and Families in Poverty During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pictured above: A compassion volunteer delivers food to a family in Peru during the global pandemic. Menlo Church, thank you for partnering with Compassion International to deliver emergency relief to families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the globe, families who were already living in poverty, suddenly faced even greater challenges due to illness or unemployment. This report contains photos and updates of Compassion's global relief efforts, with an emphasis on Peru. Helping ... Read More
Summary of Opportunities
Menlo Church, we are thankful for your faithful partnership with Compassion International. Through the example of Christ — including His love for children — we are invited to participate in God’s redemptive story. Every good endeavor that God calls us to pursue is rooted in His love. In turn, we are to love God and our neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40, NIV). Your generosity has profoundly impacted vulnerable children and their communities. We are pleased to present you with the following ... Read More