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Bigger Than Us: Dan and Allison’s Story
Today, on #WorldDownSyndromeDay we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and the extraordinary joy they bring into our world. The story below was first published in 2021. Dan and Allison thought their family was complete. They had three great biological kids. Everyone was healthy and happy. What more could…
Trusting the God Who Cares About Injustice | An Update from Guatemala
Below, our team in Guatemala shares an example of what growing in faith can look like for orphaned and vulnerable mothers and children who have suffered injustice in Guatemala— Lidia* sat quietly in the back of the church. Her heart was beating heavily inside her chest. She felt…
Marvens’ Journey to Jesus | An Update from Haiti
Marvens endured five changes to his living situation before finding a home with Lifesong. It all started when he was just a child living with his mother. He never met his father or his siblings and was frequently home alone. One day, his mother brought him to a…
A Place to Sleep for Adaline | An Update from Haiti
Below, our team in Haiti shares what discipleship can look like when followers of Jesus come face-to-face with a vulnerable young mother and her baby. Over the years, Welcome Home Haiti employees have participated in hundreds of morning devotions and weekly Bible studies. They have been poured into,…
Her Brother Carried Her to School Every Day. Now She’s About to Graduate.
Veronica's chances of graduating from school were slim. Only 27% of girls complete upper secondary school in Zambia; among the most economically poor children in Zambia, this number falls to only 3%. This was Veronica's story. During the day, Veronica's mother did piecework—odd jobs in the community—to help…
7 Human Trafficking Statistics that Put the Problem in Perspective
Slavery does still exist. Disguised under the term human trafficking, it's one of the fastest-growing crimes. And it often hides in plain sight. Since today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we hope these 7 statistics will shed light on the global crisis, and that with them, you'll…
God Provides for His Children | An Update from Bolivia
Below, our team in Bolivia shares an example of what discipleship can look like to orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia— At our home, the doorbell rang. Rebeca* and Helena* had stopped by to say hello. We invited them in, offered them a meal and something to…
Christmas, a Day to Rejoice
https://youtu.be/yTDsif7a9qw?si=gwoy2JYPtBX0lD6M Merry Christmas from Lifesong! The circumstances of our daily lives are not always as bright and cheery as our Christmas decorations. We live in a broken world, one where vulnerable children are often overlooked, cast aside, and hurt. However, this Christmas season, let's aim to remember that…
What Are Kids in Haiti Thankful For? | An Update from Haiti
Girls in Haiti attend school with their friends. This year in Haiti, orphaned and vulnerable children faced many unique challenges. As violent gangs spread across the country, children and vulnerable families had to cope with fear, instability, change, and uncertainty, despite God's faithful protection. This Christmas season, as…
Healing for Andrea and Her Baby | An Update from Guatemala
When our team in Guatemala met Andrea*, she was 12 years old, scared, and pregnant. Andrea had spent a year of her life being sold to neighbors to help make ends meet at home. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Children in Guatemala are subjected to the…