Frequently Asked Questions
A compassion story is a snapshot of kindness in action—a personal tale of how an act of empathy, big or small, made a difference. It's your story of giving, witnessing or receiving generosity that inspires others to unleash the power of compassion.
An experience trip offers a unique opportunity to see Compassion’s programs in action at Compassion centres—in this case, in the Dominican Republic—and witness firsthand how acts of compassion are transforming lives. This trip is focused on insight rather than direct aid or service: you’ll observe and learn from local leaders who are creating change in their communities, engage respectfully by honouring local customs and traditions, and follow Compassion's strict child protection policies to ensure all interactions are appropriate and supervised.
We know that experience trips—visiting Compassion centres and meeting the children you support—are incredibly meaningful. They have always been a highlight and are in high demand among our supporters. Your desire to engage more deeply with our mission is something we deeply value. Due to the high demand and post-pandemic realities, our regular volume of supporter trips has been reduced. This means that opportunities are limited. As part of our 12 Days of Compassion campaign, we're offering a special opportunity to join an experience trip to the Dominican Republic. While this trip will offer the opportunity to witness the transformative work happening in the countries we serve, it will not include meetings with children who are sponsored by the attendees, instead will be focused on learning and advocacy.
This trip is designed to maximize impact by including individuals who can help inspire others through content creation and storytelling. By selecting participants who can share their experiences widely, we aim to benefit the entire Compassion community. This helps more people understand our mission and get involved.
While we work towards resuming regular trips, there are still meaningful ways you can connect. Follow our newsletter, blog and social channels for stories and updates, and to see how your support is making a difference. Your engagement continues to be vital.