Christmas Appeal 2025

Discover a love worth sharing.

Send a Greeting

Share God's love with the child you sponsor this Christmas.

Give a Gift

Help provide 2.3 million children with a hand-chosen present.

Christmas is all about Jesus, the greatest gift of all.

By donating to our Christmas Appeal, you enable our church partners to share Jesus' love with more than 2.3 million children around the world through celebrations, gifts, and the good news of the gospel.

Let’s give joyfully, because he first loved us.

“I didn’t have anything to give my son for Christmas. Thank God the church has lifted the load off my back, and my son has a gift just like other children.”

— Gertrude, Zambia

Your Christmas questions answered

Some of the questions you may have about sending a greeting or giving to our appeal.

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Adel, Zheane, and Gres are walking and talking on the street outside the Compassion center while holding wrapped Christmas gifts

Christmas Appeal 2025

Send a Greeting

Give a Gift

Christmas is all about Jesus, the greatest gift of all.

Your Christmas questions answered

Does Compassion really pass on 100% of Christmas Appeal donations to benefit children?

What will children receive for Christmas presents this year?

Why are you asking me to give and write so early?

Can I send the same Christmas greeting to all of the children I sponsor?

Will my sponsored child receive a gift if I donate to the Compassion Christmas Appeal? Are the donations pooled?

If gifts are disbursed in cash, how can we be sure they’re spent to benefit the child specifically?

Can I still write a Christmas greeting to the child I sponsor after the 3 November deadline?

What happens if the child I sponsor and their family need critical care?

Why are you asking me to give more during this challenging financial climate?

Need some help?

Stories and prayers to help you share God's love this Christmas

How to Write a Great Christmas Greeting to the Child You Sponsor

25 Christmas Bible Verses

Five Ethical Gifts to Help You Shop Compassionately This Christmas

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