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Empowering Young Mothers in Zambia | An Update from Kharis House
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…
The Moment We Knew God Would Provide | An Adoption Story
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…
2023 Stories of Redemption
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’s New Identity in Christ | An Update from Thailand
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,…
The Difference a Birthday Cake Can Make | An Update from Bolivia
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 New Mural Proclaims God’s Faithfulness | An Update From Tanzania
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…
Another Missile Strikes, We Will Not Give Up
Children in Ukraine attend Vacation Bible School at a Lifesong Day Center. On Sunday, another missile hit a prominent theater in the main square of Chernigiv, killing 7 people and wounding 144 others. Chernigiv is home to many Lifesong staff, children, and volunteers. Our hearts are heavy as…
Missiles Strike in Ukraine—Our Children Are Safe
Children in Ukraine participate in summer camp activities. On Friday, as one of our church partners in southeastern Ukraine was wrapping up a VBS camp, missiles struck. Our children and staff are safe, praise God—and we recognize their protection is nothing less than the grace of God. Take…
Graduating with a Grateful Heart | An Update from Haiti
Graduates in Haiti are filled with excitement before the ceremony begins. When Jeff’s mother died in Haiti when he was just 6 years old, his older sister welcomed him into her home. Even though his sister was unable to complete her own studies, she paid his tuition fees…
How God Changed a Life on a Migrant Site in Thailand
In the beginning of 2013, our team met Jua while he was living on a migrant site in Bangkok. Just 11 years old at the time, Jua came to Thailand with his parents who were construction workers. He was understandably fearful and unsure, having been abruptly uprooted from…