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God’s Great Love for Limesha | An Update from Zambia
Limesha takes notes in class. Limesha knows the feeling of being alone. After her parents died, she began living with her grandparents where her grandmother needed her to help take care of her grandfather who is blind. When she came home from school, instead of studying or having…
Education Gives Justice to the Voiceless | An Update from Ethiopia
Yosef (middle) studies with his classmates. In the region where we serve in Ethiopia, less than 20% of high-school-aged children attend high school and only 3% of students make it to 11th and 12th grade, according to a 2022 UNICEF report. That’s why, after years of planning, our…
The Powerful Reason Vlad Wants to Forgive
Vlad grew up in an orphanage from birth to eleventh grade. He believed he had no one to protect him and no one to believe in him, which is hard to understand or forgive. He explains— "One day, we were all gathered into a classroom where we were…
There for a Reason | An Update from Uganda
Patrick and his friend complete an art project in school. By the time Patrick* turned 10 years old, he had been rejected, abandoned, and mistreated by his mother, father, and two aunts. More than once, he was told to leave home. After fleeing from guardian to guardian, a…
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,…
What Is the Worth of a Girl?
Today is International Day of the Girl. It's a day to ask: What really is the worth of a girl? From their earliest days, girls around the world have faced societal biases and barriers that hinder their growth and limit their opportunities. These biases can be deeply ingrained…
The Gifts in Adoption Fundraising
Paying for an adoption is challenging. From taking on a second job to hosting countless bake sales to sharing your story on social media until your fingers ache ... adoption fundraising can feel neverending. What if we flipped the script (just for a moment) and looked for the…
Funding the Adoption Journey: One Family’s Story
One of our greatest privileges is hearing from families on their adoption journey. Walking alongside these families, we're reminded that adoption is not just an event; it's a lifelong commitment to love and support. We're honored to be a small part of stories like this one from Eric…
Seven Graduates Pursue Vocational College | An Update from Liberia
High-school graduates in Liberia gather for a photo after their commencement ceremony. Seven incredible students graduated from high school at Lifesong Christian Academy and Jones Christian Academy in Liberia this year. Each of them came to Lifesong as small children and babies; now, they are young adults eager…
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,…