WHO WE ARE.

EMPATHY

[em∙pa∙thy] noun

To FEEL what others feel

COMPASSION

[com∙pas∙sion] noun

To HELP others

About Empathy & Compassion: Building Destinies

At Empathy & Compassion (E&C), our mission is simple yet profound: We exist to help and improve the lives of the next generation around the world. With over 60 years of combined experience and more than 3,100 projects completed across 35 countries, we have seen firsthand that true transformation requires a holistic approach.

We don’t just build buildings; we build foundations for the soul, the body, and the future. Our work is centered on Four Pillars of Hope, an ecosystem designed to protect, nourish, and empower those who need it most.

Our Four Pillars of Hope

  • 1. Multipurpose Children’s Centers & Pavilions: Nourishing the Future

    Our centers serve as the vibrant heartland of the community. We provide a secure, loving environment for children and adolescents while their parents work, breaking the cycle of older siblings missing school to provide childcare. These are holistic sanctuaries where nutritious meals are paired with essential life skills, giving parents the peace of mind needed to build a lasting legacy.

    2. Prosthetic Legs: Restoring Dignity

    We bridge the gap between technology and compassion. Through our STEM Lab, students in the U.S. use 3D printing to fabricate prosthetic limbs, restoring mobility and dignity to individuals across Latin America. We don't just provide a device; we give individuals the ability to walk toward a brighter, more independent future.

    3. Church Construction: Sanctuaries for the Soul

    We provide spiritual guidance by building community spaces for just $14,000. These churches serve as lighthouses of hope, offering a permanent place for faith and fellowship in over-stretched global communities. They are the anchors that hold a community together through every season of life.

    4. Dynamic Children’s Ministry: Investing in a Generation

    We believe in transforming nations by equipping those who lead them. Beyond the physical walls, we lead a dynamic ministry that reaches thousands of children weekly. By training over 10,000 global leaders across 12 countries, we provide the mentorship, biblical foundation, and leadership training necessary to turn a "generation at risk" into a "generation of purpose."

    Our Global Impact

    Join us as we continue to impact more than 248,000 lives worldwide. Together, we aren't just changing lives—we are changing the world, one child, one leader, and one community at a time.

Our Team

Dr. Albert Allen

Dr. Albert Allen: A Legacy of Service and Global Leadership

Dr. Albert Allen is a distinguished humanitarian leader, and philanthropist dedicated to restoring dignity and mobility to underserved communities worldwidefor more than 25 years. His career is defined by a profound commitment to "Building a Better Nation" through tireless voluntary service and innovative humanitarian solutions.

Dr. Allen’s work is rooted in the belief that true leadership is found in service. Whether managing large-scale real estate developments or hand-delivering life-changing prosthetics, his focus remains on building physical and spiritual foundations that allow communities to thrive for generations.

Founder / Director of Logistics & Triage

Hunter Boswell

Founder / Director of Development & Fundraising / Treasurer

Hunter Boswell: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Humanitarian

Hunter Boswell is a dedicated business leader and humanitarian based in Lexington, Kentucky, where he serves as a pillar of the local professional community. As the owner of Mr. Electric of Central Kentucky, Hunter has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and technical mastery in the electrical contracting industry.

For over 10 years, Hunter has served as a primary collaborator alongside Dr. Albert Allen in their shared humanitarian mission. He has dedicated significant time and personal effort to the logistics and execution of projects that provide hope and mobility to those in need across Latin America.

Hunter Boswell

Alexander Rodriguez

Founder / Director of Dynamic Children Ministry

Pastor Alexander Rodríguez: Global Formator & Community Catalyst

Pastor Alexander Rodríguez is a passionate leader and global trainer committed to transforming communities by investing in the next generation. As the Pastor of Ministerio Puerta del Cielo in Bogotá, Colombia, he leads a thriving congregation and a dynamic children’s ministry that reaches 1,500 children weekly.

A graduate of the Assemblies of God Biblical Seminary, Pastor Alexander combines deep theological roots with practical, on-the-ground impact. He has trained over 10,000 leaders from 3,000 churches across 12 countries and 80 cities throughout Latin America and Asia. As the visionary behind Fundación Puerta de Luz, he spearheads strategic community transformation through nutrition, education, music, and sports. His work serves as a powerful movement, proving that a single step of faith can impact nations—one child and one leader at a time.

Brian Copes

Founder / Director of Academic Partnerships & Prosthetic Leg Development

Brian Copes: Master Educator and Humanitarian Engineer

Brian Copes is the visionary educator and engineer behind the technical side of your 3D-prosthetic mission. Based in Alabama, he is a globally recognized teacher who has turned his classroom into a high-tech humanitarian lab.

For years, Brian Copes and Dr. Albert Allen have combined their expertise to lead teams of student volunteers across Latin America—including Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, and Costa Rica. Together, they have

A Highly Decorated Career: Global Teacher Prize Top 50 Finalist. People Magazine "Teacher of the Year", Presidential Volunteer Service Award, LifeChanger of the Year Grand Prize Winner.