AIC Shanzu CDC is a Christ-centered, child-focused, church-driven organisation that exists to serve children and youth living in poverty. It is under Compassion International, which has been in existence for over 70 years. Compassion has been recognised for its efforts in child protection and safeguarding.
Our advocacy focuses on ensuring that each child is protected from abuse and exploitation — every child must be known, loved and protected.
"Then a despised Samaritan came along and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged him." (Luke 10:33–34a, NLT)
Jesus gave two simple commands: Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. The Pharisees immediately asked, "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus explained with the story of the injured man the Good Samaritan encountered on the roadside. This man was vulnerable and marginalized, neither friend nor ally. Yet the Samaritan saw his neighbor, felt compassion, and moved with compassion.
This is our call as the people of God—to enter a compassionate way of living. To see suffering, feel sympathy, and become love in action. Because God sees, knows, and loves us, we are connected and unified in a shared human experience—a move of compassion. This disrupts poverty, overturns apathy, and carries us into a story greater than our own. We are good neighbors in Jesus' name because we were once injured and hopeless on the side of the road, and Jesus moved toward us.
To equip people for God's work through evangelism, nurture and fellowship programs.
A life transforming center of Jesus Christ.
Guided by integrity, discernment, dignity, stewardship, and excellence in all we do.
Living undivided lives that increasingly reflect the character of Jesus in all settings and circumstances.
Making Spirit-led, community-affirmed decisions through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel.
Honoring all people as bearers of God's image, with love and respect.
Managing all resources wisely to maximize long- and short-term mission impact.
Doing our best with what we have, to honor God and inspire people.
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