with guest Allison Alley, Compassion Canada
It’s difficult to keep caring. How can we remain compassionate in light of so much hardship?
Allison Alley is the President and CEO of Compassion Canada, a global development organization that exists to permanently end childhood poverty in all its forms. In this episode, Allison shares about the unexpected dimensions of poverty, the vulnerability of children, the devastating effects of COVID-19 on children on the margins, and how we can help. Allison challenges us to shine a light, wherever we’re planted, and wake up to the “poverty of the wealthy” in our own lives.
Allison holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership with an emphasis in International Development and Urban Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Master of Business Administration from Ivey Business School. Allison and her husband live in London, Ontario and have two daughters.
Recommended Reading:
https://www.compassion.ca/curriculum/truestory/ (Eyes to See) – A journey that helps teens to discover the spiritual nature of poverty, God’s heart for those in need, and the Church’s unique role to address poverty
 https://www.compassion.ca/curriculum/stepintomyshoes/ (Step Into My Shoes) – An immersive digital experience and devotional for families, churches, and groups
https://www.amazon.ca/Walking-Poor-Principles-Transformational-Development/dp/1570759391/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=walking+with+the+poor&qid=1614879523&sr=8-1 (Walking with the Poor) by Bryant Myers
https://www.amazon.ca/Transforming-Society-Melba-Padilla-Maggay/dp/1610970403/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Transforming+Society&qid=1614879354&sr=8-1 (Transforming Society) by Melba Padilla Maggay
https://www.amazon.ca/Shrewd-Samaritan-Economics-Loving-Neighbor/dp/0785221522/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=shrewd+samaritan&qid=1614879589&sr=8-1 (Shrewd Samaritan) by Bruce Wydick
Episode hosted by Shelaine and Eric.