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Mexico
More than
59,100
children served
More than
220
local partners
Serving since
1976
In Mexico
Luxury resorts and ancient ruins make Mexico one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Yet children in Mexico face many challenges, including violence, migration and exploitation by traffickers or criminal gangs. Poverty in Mexico contributes to malnutrition, lack of access to healthcare and a high number of children leaving school early. But at the Compassion project, there is hope.
Pray for Mexico
Pray with us for:
God’s presence with vulnerable children waiting to find a sponsor.
Abundant provision for church partners supporting families in need.
Wisdom and strength for those in positions of leadership in Mexico.
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Sponsor a child in Mexico
Child sponsorship with Compassion is a unique opportunity to provide a child with food, clean water, shelter, clothing and medical care.
Official Country Name: United Mexican States
Capital City: Mexico City
Population: More than 128.9 million
Official Languages: Spanish
Life expectancy: Male 72 years, female 78 years
Population with access to safe drinking water: 43%
Infant mortality rate: 12 deaths / 1,000 live births
Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 4.7%
Adult literacy rate: Male 96%, female 94%
Religion: Approximately 78% of the population are Roman Catholic, 11% are Evangelical Christian, 0.2% are Pentecostal, 2.5% are of another religion and 8.1% do not practice any religion. Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 1.7%
Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 1.7%
Source: CIA World Factbook, International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State
Providing support in Mexico
Rafael lives with his parents and two brothers in Mexico. When Rafael was three, the family left Mexico City and moved to Temoaya in order to start a church in the community. While building the church, the family lived in a tent and various small homes. The church partnered with Compassion, Rafael was registered, and he built a strong relationship with his sponsors. Rafael received a visit from his sponsors, who have helped the family expand their home so all five family members don’t have to share a bedroom. “Thanks to my sponsors,” says Rafael, “I don’t live in a tent or in tiny place anymore. I now have a room that I share with my brother.”