As Mother’s Day approaches, Compassion is shining a spotlight on those mums who are called to raise children with special needs like Angel, from Indonesia, and her teen daughter, Karunia. Continue reading “Raising a Daughter with Apert Syndrome – in Indonesia”
30 Years After Rwandan Genocide: Emmanuel’s Story of Hope
By: CMAA
As the international community remembers 30 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Compassion staff member and genocide survivor Emmanuel is sharing his story of hope. Continue reading “30 Years After Rwandan Genocide: Emmanuel’s Story of Hope”
This International Women’s Day, Let’s Work to End Child Marriage
By: CMAA
As International Women’s Day approaches, Compassion Australia is shining a light on young girls living in poverty and one of the pressing issues they face: child marriage. Continue reading “This International Women’s Day, Let’s Work to End Child Marriage”
1000 Cubes for 1000 Chickens
By: Tyler Fisher
Solving 1000 Rubik cubes for 1000 chickens in 7 hours appears impossible, but Tingman is up for the challenge. Continue reading “1000 Cubes for 1000 Chickens”
The Flip Side of Empathy
By: Monica Jacob
Empathy is a big theme when we talk about mental health at work – we want empathy from our co-workers, our clients, our bosses and our bosses’ bosses. Continue reading “The Flip Side of Empathy”
When Safe Water Flows, Everything Changes
By: Amanda Viviers
World Water Day on March 22 is observed globally each year to highlight the importance of fresh water. Continue reading “When Safe Water Flows, Everything Changes”
Women and Girls Suffering the Most In Global Food Crisis
By: Clare Bruce
As the world suffers an unprecedented global food crisis, it is women and girls who are bearing the greatest burden of hunger. Continue reading “Women and Girls Suffering the Most In Global Food Crisis”
Cyclists Pedal Across Australia in Ride for Compassion
By: GOOD
Ride for Compassion, the largest fundraising coast-to-coast cycling event in Australia, sees cyclists and support crew take to the road to help raise money for vulnerable children living in poverty. Continue reading “Cyclists Pedal Across Australia in Ride for Compassion”
The Note I Found of the Boy Pointing the Gun at His Head
By: Stephen McAlpine
I was cleaning up around the front doors of the school building we use for church on Sunday (yes, our state is open, our church is gathering on). Continue reading “The Note I Found of the Boy Pointing the Gun at His Head”
Attitude is Everything
When my youngest daughter was around 18 months old we shared an experience that taught me a valuable lesson about how our attitude is everything. Continue reading “Attitude is Everything”