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The Gift of Learning to Read and Write: Eunice’s Story
When Eunice was 8 years old, her father died, leaving her mother to care for four children alone. The oldest of her siblings, Eunice bore much responsibility with her mom. It was a continual challenge for Eunice’s mother to provide food and clothing for her children, let…
Though She Can’t Speak, Realeen Has Faith | An Update from Haiti
Realeen* is unable to speak due to a traumatic event that changed her life. When she was 4 years old, she and her sister witnessed the murder of their mother by their father. While trauma may have stolen her ability to speak, God is helping Realeen develop ways…
How Toothaches Became a Chance to Show Orphans They Are Loved in Bolivia
Below, one of our teammates in Bolivia shares an example of what holistic care for orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia can look like— Laura* was waiting to schedule an x-ray for a toothache. Just a few weeks prior, she went to the dentist for root canals…
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…