Brazil
More than
58,700
children served
More than
200
local partners
Serving since
1975
In Brazil
Brazil is known for its stunning scenery, vibrant culture and passion for football. Within this diverse nation, there are stark inequalities. Many children struggle to get enough food and a good education. Child trafficking is a growing problem. But at the Compassion project, there is hope.
Pray for Brazil
Pray with us for:
Wisdom and strength for those in positions of leadership in Brazil.
God's sustenance as the country deals with the lasting effects of the pandemic.
The health and safety of vulnerable children and families.
Did You Know?
Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world! The only countries bigger than Brazil are Russia, Canada, the United States of America and China.
Sponsor a child in Brazil
Child sponsorship with Compassion is a unique opportunity to provide a child with food, clean water, shelter, clothing and medical care.
Official Country Name: Federal Republic of Brazil
Capital City: Brasilia
Population: More than 212.6 million
Official Languages: Portuguese
Life expectancy: Male 72 years, female 80 years
Population with access to basic drinking water: 97%
Infant mortality rate: 12 deaths / 1,000 live births
Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 2.2%
Adult literacy rate: Male 93%, female 97%
Religion: Approximately 54% of the population are Catholic, 25% are Protestant, 12% have no religion, and 9% identify as another/unspecified religion.
Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 4.6%
Source: World Bank and International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State
Providing support in Brazil
Josiele aged 13 explains her story. "At the Compassion project, I met Jesus and gave my life to Him when I was only seven years old. What helped me make this decision was the testimony of everyone who was part of the project. The way they lived and behaved made me see Jesus through their eyes. Because when a person believes in Jesus, everything changes completely. When I was 11, I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Doctors said I need to wear a back brace until I am 18 years old to correct my spine. When I wore it for the first time, I cried a lot. It was stifling, and people thought it was weird. I must use it 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Although I need to use this vest, I feel grateful to God because I know that many people can’t even walk. I know that maybe if I didn’t have the limitations I have, I’d be a completely different person. It was through the Compassion project that I got to know the Bible and Jesus. And Jesus is all I have in the world. Even if my body is limited, I am free. I want to become a paediatrician. It may seem like a big dream with my limitations, but I know that God is the One who guides my ways and that He can make all things possible."