Compassion’s work in Peru began in 1975. Today, more than 94,000 children participate at more than 317 child development centers throughout the country.*
Colombia is known for its diverse landscape of tropical beaches, dense rainforests and towering mountains. It is also a country where 30% of the people live in poverty with food insecurity, chronic malnutrition and insufficient education. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope.
Thanks to you, a church plant and Child Development Center will change daily living conditions for these impoverished people and will bless the children, their families and this community overall.
Five Facts About Colombia
- It is home to the Amazon rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, offering a wide range of ecosystems and rich flora and fauna.
- Colombia is the world’s leading producer of high-quality emeralds.
- It has a rich coffee heritage and is famous for its high-quality Arabica coffee beans.
- The country is known for its vibrant salsa music and dance culture.
- It is home to the “River of Five Colors,” also known as Caño Cristales.
Prayer Point
Pray for the overall health and growth of Colombia’s most vulnerable children, that they’ll overcome the chronic malnutrition that can affect their cognitive development.
*As of April 2024
