An empirical study published in the Journal of Political Economy showed that the sponsorship of children through Compassion International resulted in significantly higher rates of children completing school and greatly improved adult employment outcomes.
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Based in London, Ontario, it was founded by Bob and Janet Forsyth of Blenheim, Ontario, who wanted to expand Compassion's ministry from the United States to Canada.
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Santiago (James) Heriberto Mellado is the current President and CEO.
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Similar programs are evolving in Africa and Southeast Asia with the assistance of organizations like IFAD, Opportunity International, Catholic Relief Services, Compassion International, CARE, APMAS, Oxfam, Tearfund and World Vision.
Santiago (Jim, Jimmy or James) Heriberto Mellado is the President and CEO of Compassion International replacing CEO Wess Stafford, who retired in September 2013.
Special Thanks to The Creator who has called us to be creative, Larry & Nancy Van Arendonk Family, Anna Cardenas at the Green Room, Mike Sares at Scum of the Earth, Suzie Johnson at Compassion International, Linda Kowatch at Muse & Associates, Jason Townsend, Eric Townsend, Chris Meidel, Ben Howard, the many children of all ages who have listened, laughed and encouraged us in the making of these songs and story.