Compassion UK Special: How would Jesus respond to extreme poverty?
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Justin Dowds, CEO of Compassion UK, joins one of the charity’s graduates, Julianna, to talk with Esther Higham about Compassion UK’s origins, their life-changing work in 29 countries, and why they offer far more than relief poverty.
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Released on 4 Sep 2025
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