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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…
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…
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…
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…
A young mother reads her Bible at Kharis House. In Zambia, many young girls must help provide for their families to buy food or to go to school. Because of this cultural expectation—and with the additional pressures of multi-generational poverty and food insecurity—girls as young as 4th grade…
This month we're honoring National Adoption Month and sharing stories of how God chooses to provide for families in the adoption process. Here's a story from Toni and Alex who recently adopted with Lifesong funding. Toni writes— We had already been matched with a birth family when we…
Together, we help orphans know they are seen, known, and loved. We're excited to share our 2023 Stories of Redemption with you. Considering the stories that have unfolded this year—including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating political unrest in Haiti and Ethiopia—we're humbled by the ways…
Ren (middle) smiles next to his two younger brothers. Growing up, Ren and his two younger brothers moved often due to their father's ongoing search for work. They transitioned from school to school, struggling to succeed academically. Without consistency in their education, they could not learn. At night,…
Something as simple as a customized birthday cake and a unique birthday celebration go a long way in helping orphanage graduates in Bolivia feel seen, known, and loved. That’s why, our ministry partners, Kathryn and Gustavo, make a point to celebrate and honor every young adult they serve,…
A mural outside the boys' dormitory in Tanzania depicts Moses leading the Israelites across the Red Sea. In Exodus 14:13–14, Moses encourages the Israelites, saying, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today…