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Introducing Kharis House: Hope for Pregnant Girls in Zambia
On a beautiful day in Ndola, Zambia, our ministry partners heard the news. Another young student in the community—bright, amazing, cherished—was pregnant. And since the father of the baby wasn't interested in committing to the girl or the child, the young student's education—as well as her dream of…
Two Orphans, Two Widows, and Tons of Happy Hearts
Dustin, Emily, and their family with their newly-adopted daughter, Vivien. Dustin and Emily never intended to adopt a third time, but God had other plans! As they allowed Him to move in their lives, it became clear through a variety of circumstances that God was calling them to…
Introducing Redeemed Ministries in Uganda
Since 2016, we've been privileged to partner with Drops of Grace. Drops of Grace exists to reach orphaned and vulnerable children in the Kikinene Village, about 88 miles southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital. According to UNICEF, Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with 44%…
3 Unexpected Side Effects of Being Adopted: My Story
As a little girl—two days before Christmas—I received a family. Being adopted, I've spent the last 30+ years teasing my parents that I was the best Christmas gift they ever got, though in reality, I consider it entirely the other way around. But in case your experience with…
An Adoption Ten Years in the Making
Suhas and Abby with their daughter, Katelyn-Joy. Suhas and Abby waited an unexpected ten years to adopt their daughter. Due to circumstances outside of their control, they had to change adoption agencies and countries halfway through the adoption process. By that point, they had already raised several thousand…
“Here I Could Change My Life” | Meet David in Cambodia
Since 2012 we've partnered with local leaders in Thailand and Cambodia to share the Gospel, encourage discipleship, and develop sustainable opportunities for disadvantaged children and families. By God's grace, 2022 proved to be another good year of growth for ministry in both countries. In Thailand The students and…
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…
What Could Happen in 2023?
Though 2022 was filled with challenges and uncertainty, God used you to help vulnerable children and families feel seen, known, and loved. Over 450 children will know the love and acceptance of family through adoption because of efforts made this year to bring them home.Over 9,363 children in…
A Reminder of God’s Grace in Zambia
Students graduated from high school in Zambia. Do you remember what it feels like to graduate? To walk across the stage, receive your diploma, and wave goodbye to your high school years? Whether you graduated years ago or months ago, most people look back on their high school…