The Lighthouse (Annapolis, MD) – Compass Languages has initiated a program to provide a longer-term residence to help mothers coming out of an abusive situation to get their lives back on track by providing a safe, comfortable and loving place to live. The latest news is a  November 2007 donation of $5,000. http://www.annapolislighthouse.org

Terry Fox Run – Compass Languages supported the child of one of its translators in his quest to raise funds for cancer research. He offered to have his head shaved!, his name is Seth. In October a donation of $1000 was made. For further info go to http://www.terryfoxrun.org

Through a Dutch organization Compass Languages is helping build and run a school for Guatemala’s poor children with the aim of helping them to break out of the cycle of poverty. The most recent pledge was for $5000 and will help the school to get off the ground and become self sustaining.http://www.ninosdeguatemala.nl/

Compass Languages maintains a charitable budget to help local families in need. Whether due to a child’s illness, job-issues or other difficult challenges; Compass Languages aims to reach out and help them through their crisis. These are non-deductible donations and are usually not given through an organization. In 2007 Compass Languages expects to donate $15,000 to a variety of families in need.

Compass Languages, in conjunction with ImagineNations http://www.imagineNations.org/, is currently looking for a project in Zambia to support. A country crippled by Aids and poverty Compass Languages believes in looking for a way to leverage its international experience and resources to help – in a small way – the plight of these people. Stay tuned for more information!

Kasisi Orphanage – Zambia : In Dec 2007 Compass Languages donated $25,000 towards the running of this 230 children orphanage. Kasisi is one of Zambia’s best run orphanages and helps a large number of HIV infected orphans. It is run by Polish sisters of the Salesian order together with local sisters and nurses.

Kasisi Orphanage – Zambia : In Dec 2007 Compass Languages provided $8000 needed to add 2 nurses to the staff of the hospice. These nurses will enable the in-home visits to those families with HIV infected members. They do this in villages nearby, providing medical support an education on preventing further disease spread. Currently over 40% of the local population are HIV infected.