Stories

These stories feature interviews and offer glimpses into how people’s lives are affected, impassioned, or transformed by and through poverty alleviation in Canada and the world.

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Mark Chipman Interview

Others – Community

Mark Chipman shares what music has meant to him and how True North has been impacting their city. [ read more ]

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Jenn Mason’s Testimony

Self – Identity

Jenn Mason is a current staff member of ICYA. Her life experience has given her a unique perspective on the importance of identity. [ read more ]

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Harvey Rempel – Inner City and Gang Life Tour

Others – Community

Follow Harvey on a tour of the inner city as he shares about gang life. [ read more ]

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A Relief to My Burdens

Others – Education

Peter’s story is a story of overcoming challenges, but more than that – it is a story of giving back. [ read more ]

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Ana & Regina’s Story

Others – Stories

"They see us as part of a family" [ read more ]

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One year later: How COVID-19 changed us forever

Others – COVID-19

Since those early days of lockdown a year ago, life has looked so different. And the stories of children living in poverty have changed us forever. [ read more ]

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Your 2020 Impact: Schools

Others – Education

A Christ-centred school is different not because it stands separate from communities, but because it stands up for communities. [ read more ]

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Your 2020 Impact: Students

Others – Education

These students – these children, these boys and girls – they are the next generation. [ read more ]

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Your 2020 Impact: Teachers

Others – Education

Teachers, leaders, principals, and administrators are the ones working to make Christ-centred education the best it can be. [ read more ]

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Liza Finds Freedom From Domestic Abuse

Others – Stories

When she was just four, Liza lost both her parents and was left under the care of her uncle. Ten years later, she is bravely speaking out. [ read more ]

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Meet Kader, Burkina Faso’s top visually impaired student and a President’s Prize winner

Others – Education

“Kader is a genius,” his teacher, Nana, says. “He is not only the best, but he is an excellent student every teacher would love to have." [ read more ]

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Meet 5 Canadians making a global impact through Compassion’s new online fundraising platform

Others – COVID-19

In 2020, we launched our brand-new online fundraising platform. Little did we know Canadians like you would make this much impact this soon! [ read more ]

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