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Launching a Movement: Equipping Christians to Adopt in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, there are more than 5.6 million orphans. These children whose names and stories matter deeply to God often become trapped in a cycle of institutional care. Like you, we believe children belong in families. More specifically, children belong in their families of origin. But where that…
How My Family Fell in Love with Ethiopia
Hi! We're the Dietz family. Our family of seven: Travis, Shonda (me), plus our five teenagers just returned from another amazing trip to work with Lifesong for Orphans' schools in Ziway and Adami Tulu, Ethiopia. We're often asked how we first got involved with Lifesong, so here's an…
A Word from Zebdeos in Ethiopia
Recently, members of our team here in the U.S. got to visit our team in Ethiopia to see first-hand many of the incredible things God is doing through your support and prayer. Our in-country leader, Zebdeos, shares— One major challenge here in Ethiopia, is that kids often can't…
So Much to Celebrate in Ethiopia!
In our last update, we invited you to celebrate with us that 100% of our Grade 8 students had just passed the national exam.God continues to work in the lives of these students here in Ethiopia, and we praise Him for that. Here's another update from our team…
Something Big to Celebrate in Ethiopia!
In our last update, we invited you to celebrate what God is doing through your faithful support. Here's another update from our team filled with reasons to praise Him— The last couple of years ... have been such a challenging time for our students, as well as for…
Look What God Is Doing in Ethiopia!
God is good! Thank you for loving our kids in Ethiopia through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. You are making a difference. Here's an exciting update from our team— God is doing big things here in Ethiopia! For starters, time is flying, and we are already over halfway through our…
Look What Families Received in Ethiopia!
Thank you for loving children and families in Ethiopia through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. We're excited to show you what God is doing through you in Ethiopia— God continues to provide! With your help, we recently distributed food to over 300 families in our community. Each family received…
Good News from Ethiopia!
We are excited to share what God is doing in Ethiopia with your prayer and support. On Friday, our team in Ethiopia successfully distributed food supply for 500 refugee households! Specifically, they delivered rice and cooking oil--rice being a major food group and a staple among the families.…
Big Reasons to Celebrate in Ethiopia!
Lifesong School in Ethiopia recently ended for the summer, and that means one thing: Celebration! First, the annual preschool/kindergarten graduation ceremony brimmed with hope as a new class accepted their diplomas. These students represent the future of Ethiopia as well as Lifesong School. We rejoice to see what each…
Your Invitation to a Graduation | Ethiopia
Lifesong schools exist to prepare students--mentally and spiritually--to launch into the world. So it would seem appropriate at the end of a school year to reflect on the goodness of God. At the end of the school year, each of the three Lifesong school campuses in Ethiopia has its own…