How a single Compassion sponsorship can change a community
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It’s been a year since Compassion became Premier’s Charity of the Year, and thanks to your generosity, 177 children have found sponsors.
But how does sponsorship truly impact these children, their families, and communities? CEO of Compassion UK, Justin Dowds, joined Esther to explain how God is working all over the world.
Released on 14 Apr 2026
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