Quarterly Report: Fall 2025
At TG0550, which is supported by Aventura Maryland Oaks, children celebrate the new year in January. They are excited for all the new opportunities and open doors that Compassion’s program will bring.
Thank you, Aventura Family.
You are helping the local church bring light into the lives of children facing hardship. Thank you for your faithful commitment to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
An Update From Togo and Tanzania
FEATURED CHURCHES AND THEIR AVENTURA SUPPORTERS
Forest Park
TG0182, Eglise des Assemblées de Dieu Temple Ebenezer de Badou
TZ1224, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania Idunda
Hawk Ridge
TG0612, Eglise de la Grande Commission du Togo de Zogbegan Carrière
Maryland Oaks
TG0550, Baptiste La Solution Tchagri Tchakpa
Town Centre
TG0731, Eglise Biblique de La Vie Profonde de Bena Plateaux Lklowou
TZ1305, Anglican Mlangali
Wentzville
TG0181, Eglise des Assemblées de Dieu de d’Anonoe
Wild Horse Creek
TG0290, Eglise Pentecôte du Togo de Gbadi Gawodo
Compassion’s program fosters a safe environment for children to laugh and play under the care of their tutors. Games, dancing and play are important for children’s healthy socio-emotional development. Here, children at TG0182, which is supported by Aventura Forest Park, have fun together during free time during a center day.
At TG0612, which is supported by Aventura Hawk Ridge, 155 children are registered in Compassion’s program to date. This church’s priorities are to improve families’ livelihoods, engage with the community and provide more educational opportunities for youth.
My favorite activities at the center are playing hide-and-seek and singing with my friends. Thanks to the program, I learned that God loves me and that I resemble him. I would like to become a nurse to work in my community and help those who are poor when I grow up.
Progress at Eight Church Partners
1,329 children registered
220 children sponsored
Health assessments conducted
Medical care and treatment for malnutrition provided, as needed
Children in our program are…
All percentages represent the highest outcome we have seen.
%
more likely to finish secondary school
%
more likely to graduate from college
%
more likely to have salaried employment
%
more likely to become community leaders
A Letter From Pastor Kekeli at TG0290
Dear Friends,
The entire center committee, the participants, their parents and the entire local church join me in sending you our warmest thanks for your support of our center. It is our great joy to express to you, through this letter, our gratitude and appreciation for the financial support you have kindly provided to launch activities at our child and youth development center.
I am grateful for everything we have accomplished at our church, and the program has raised our position in the community. Indeed, your gift has enabled us to renovate our space for participants; purchase office supplies; acquire a height gauge and scale to conduct growth monitoring; construct workers’ offices; pay their salaries; buy a phone to take photos; purchase a computer and Wi-Fi modem; buy kitchen utensils; install solar power; and take care of the daily needs of the center and our children. These things have helped us achieve a lot.
In addition, the curriculum contributes to the holistic development of the participants. The staff can now carry out many activities, such as developing participants’ talents in several areas (Bible games, soccer, art and public speaking). The program intends to enhance its work in several areas, including income-generating activities for parents and youth participants, mobilization of local resources, evangelism events and many other activities that will contribute to the overall development of the community.
Once again, many thanks for all you have done for the center, and may the Lord fill you with his grace. Your support has helped create a structured and secure space for the participants we support. Every gesture on your part has resulted in work on the ground, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to us.
With kindest regards,
Pastor Kekeli, TG0290
Center supported by Aventura Wild Horse Creek
Empowering Hope and Change
Friends at Aventura, your generosity is bringing great joy to these children. Center days provide participants with a safe place to be kids — a reprieve from the hardship of their circumstances. Enjoy these photos from eight Frontline Church Partners in Togo and Tanzania.
TG0182 – Forest Park
To date, 152 children have been registered in Compassion’s program at TG0182, and 19 children have already been paired with a loving sponsor.
TG0182 – Forest Park
These little girls enjoy a nourishing lunch together during a center day.
TZ1224 – Forest Park
Children celebrate the launch of Compassion’s program at TZ1224!
TG0612 – Hawk Ridge
During a center day, children enjoy drawing and writing. This encourages them to express their creativity and develop fine motor skills.
TG0612 – Hawk Ridge
This group of children enjoy some healthy competition as they participate in this game to see which group is the strongest.
TG0550 – Maryland Oaks
Children have the special opportunity to participate in soccer at TG0550. Sports teach children important skills like teamwork and dedication.
TG0550 – Maryland Oaks
Children joyfully hold a banner that says “thanks” for your generous support of the new center.
TG0550 – Maryland Oaks
A group of older children receive gifts during an event at the center.
TG0731 – Town Centre
Children learn how to practice good hygiene habits like hand-washing to help them stay healthy.
TG0731 – Town Centre
A child reads from the Word of God during a lesson. All children in Compassion’s program are introduced to the gospel and have the opportunity to respond and grow in their faith.
TZ1305 – Town Centre
At TZ1305, 200 children have been registered in the holistic child development program. Thank you for making this possible!
TG0181 – Wentzville
These participants learn how to play drums at the center. Learning to play a new instrument encourages children’s cognitive development.
TG0181 – Wentzville
These girls play Ampe, a fun game that involves clapping and dancing.
TG0290 – Wild Horse Creek
Compassion’s program not only benefits children but also brings change to entire families. Here, a leader at the FCP meets with parents to provide training and encouragement.
TG0290 – Wild Horse Creek
Children made brooms together, which they can use to help clean at the center and at home. Children learn the importance of responsibility and taking care of their spaces.
TG0290 – Wild Horse Creek
These children pray together during a class at the center. Compassion’s program is always Christ-centered.
Investing in Their Futures
We’re excited to introduce you to participants at these eight Frontline Church Partners. These children are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of life-changing programming at their local church.
Goodluck (TG0182 – Forest Park)
Goodluck, age 7, lives with his parents. He’s in second grade. He enjoys dancing, and at home, he helps his family by carrying water.
Maira (TZ1224 – Forest Park)
Maira, age 6, lives with her mother and sister. At the center, her favorite program activities are learning about God, playing games and singing songs.
Apolline (TG0612 – Hawk Ridge)
Eight-year-old Apolline lives with her mother and four siblings. She’s in second grade, and her favorite subject in school is math. She also attends Sunday school classes at the church.
Major (TG0550 – Maryland Oaks)
Five-year-old Major lives with his parents and two brothers. He likes playing football, and he wants to be a mechanic when he grows up.
Jacqueline (TG0731 – Town Centre)
Jacqueline, age 6, lives with her grandparents and five siblings. She enjoys playing ball games and jumping, and her favorite subject in school is reading.
Braiton (TZ1305 – Town Centre)
Four-year-old Braiton lives with his parents and two brothers. He likes to play group games and sports. He’s in kindergarten, and he enjoys art class at school.
Joani (TG0181 – Wentzville)
Joani, age 4, lives with her grandmother and two brothers. She’s in preschool, and she likes to draw and dance.
Victorien (TG0290 – Wild Horse Creek)
Victorien, age 3, lives with his parents and four siblings. He’s full of energy and enjoys ball games, jumping and running.
Participants Share Their Gratitude
A child at TG0550, supported by Aventura Maryland Oaks, drew a mango tree and wrote a thank you message for you.
A child at TG0731, supported by Aventura Town Centre, drew this sheep and wrote “Merci,” translated as “thanks” to show appreciation for your generosity.
I trust that you and your family are doing great. The sponsored children, the church and I are doing fine, and we have been praying that our heavenly Father continues to bless you and keep your good health.
I am humble and happy to write to you to thank you for your huge support of this Frontline Church Partner. The gift has boosted the improvement of the children’s learning infrastructure at the center — including creating a more hygienic environment, buying kitchen supplies and equipping offices and classrooms.
These funds have been of great help, as they have supported children’s well-being. Staff are implementing the program well. This work also has been successful due to the additional local resources and workforce contributed by the church and caregivers. Thank you for helping us serve children in need.
At TG0290, supported by Aventura Wild Horse Creek, children cheer as they display a banner that expresses their thankfulness for the new center.
A Ripple Effect of Positive Change
Aventura, your giving is not only changing children’s lives but also transforming their families and entire communities. Thank you for empowering local churches to be beacons of hope and to share Jesus’ love in tangible ways. We are grateful for your partnership!