Russian Language Courses Progress We are so grateful to continue our Russian Language classes at the Hope Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan! The students have been learning the alphabet and short words in Russian and continue to progress with fun games and flashcards in addition to their curriculum. These 14 ladies have been diligent to attend…
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Celebrating 10 Years! On November 18, 2023, Source of Compassion was able to celebrate with gladness all that has been done through this organization for the past 10 years with a Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction. We continue to be so grateful to the support of many who make it possible to carry out…
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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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“The first round of 2023 students have completed our 4 month Elementary English 1 course! These courses have been a huge success and on May 31st, of this year, they received their certificate of completion. These past 4 months of taking the English course have given them hope for their future and the students are…
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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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Child sponsorships have continued, thanks to you! So many good things have happened and the children are happy and healthy. Because of your partnership with Source Of Compassion they are able to attend school, school activities, and live out their childhood without thinking about financial worries. Because of your generosity, we are able to provide…
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Our Hope Center began our English course this February 2023! In this course, we serve 14 students from different nationalities and ethnicities including Kyrgyz, Russian, and Afghani immigrants. We would not be able to offer this course to these underprivileged communities if it weren’t for your generous donations and participation. Thank you! But…
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Dilbarkhan is the grandmother of two of our sponsored children here at Source of Compassion. Last year in October, we were brought in an anonymous donor and we were able to provide monthly financial support for her as well. Dilbarkhan participated in the Christmas Eve celebration in December and she was able to have a…
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2022 Christmas Eve Celebration Thank you to all who helped make it happen. The Christmas Eve celebration was such a blessing to all who came, families, students, and 20 Afghan refugee families. We had a question and answer session about the Christmas story, distributed gifts to children, sang Christmas songs in English, Russian, and Kyrgyz,…
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End of Fall Classes November 30th marked the end of the fall classes at our Hope vocational center in Bishkek. All the students graduated from classes, multiple English classes as well as a computer class, and received certificates. The students are so happy to be able to participate in these free classes and have a…
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Summer Classes Update We want to give you a quick update on our summer classes at the Hope Center. 4 classes have recently started: English level 1, with 12 students English Level 2, with 12 students The computer class, with 10 students The English conversation class, with 14 students The English classes will each…
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Our Volunteer Team Meet our Bishkek volunteer team. These people are ready to jump into action when there’s a need and we are so thankful that they are part of our team. They help with relief programs, distributing food and supplies to the poor, as well as with our annual children’s summer camp. Our organization…
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The Government Agrees to Support SOC On March 30, 2022 Mr. Noorzad, president of Source of Compassion, had a meeting with Victoria Mozgacheva, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek. The president of SOC provided information about Source of Compassion’s goals and activities, and the projects which have been ongoing in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan since 2018: The vocational…
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