The Source of Compassion Blog

Child Sponsorship Update!

Child Sponsorship takes children from despair to joy! We are so grateful! Children in our sponsorship programs have had a rough start at life. It is because of the generosity of sponsors that we can make a difference in their lives, providing them with necessary financial support to go to school and participate in activities…

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International Fair

The Source of Compassion Team participated in an annual International Fair in our community.  This event displays facts, food, and cultural presentations from many parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eurasia.  We were honored to represent Central Asia, with the various cities where SoC serves the poor, the oppressed, and…

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Classes Have Begun!

Classes have begun for Afghan Refugee Women in Kyrgyzstan   We are so grateful! The new project for Afghan women has begun at the Hope Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The four-month long program will be rolled out in two steps. The first step will use a beginner Russian language book, and the second step would…

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New Project

New Kyrgyzstan Afghan Refugee Project   It is with grateful hearts we enjoy a new opportunity!   Many Afghan refugee women gathered at our Hope Center in Kyrgyzstan. They have come to Source of Compassion in hopes of finding help. On September 5, 2023, we held a consultation meeting in order to triage the needs…

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We all have a story to tell

Recently, because of your generosity, we were able to be a part of changing Nadira’s (an Afghan refugee in Kyrgyzstan) story for the better. Nadira has been shared hope for her future and now wants to help others as well. Yet there are many other refugees who still need hope. Because of this, we want…

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Ding! Ding! Ding!

Round 2 of our English Level 1 course has begun! Many socially and inter-generational poor have been accepted into our new English level 1 course. Excitement and interest has been growing with our 12 students as our English teacher has implemented new methods of teaching for active participation. Our courses offer services and resources that…

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Summer Camp Success!

With much learning, work, & support the 2023 summer camp has now ended! Filled with many disadvantaged youth and staffed with our amazing volunteers, this camp is an opportunity to show them some fun, allow them a safe/beautiful space, and build lasting relationships. Most of the campers do not have the ability to experience an…

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Cabin Crew!

We Have Great News! On June 5th, 2023, Source of Compassion started the new “Cabin Crew” course at the Hope Center, taught by Benjamin Wilson. This is a short-term (5-week) course with 14 students (ages 18-35) who have completed our English intermediate-level courses. These students dream of finding jobs as members of cabin crew with…

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Hope Center Update

Our students have begun Source Of Compassion’s English level 2 course! March 30, 2023 our students took their test to complete our English level 1 course.  Our level 2 course is composed of 14 students, each from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. They have different life situations, nationalities, and religions yet share the same dreams for learning…

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