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Pray With Us for Ukraine?
By now, you've heard about the current unrest in Ukraine. Our hearts and prayers continue to be with the children and staff in-country, for whom our concern grows daily. Please continue praying with us for our kids and team, as well as nearly 42 million Ukrainians waiting to…
From an Orphanage to the Olympics: Meet Kai Owens
Photo credit:Rick Bowmer/AP Kai Owens is a skiing prodigy. At just 17 years old, she's one of the world's best female mogul skiers, andthis week, she'll compete in the Beijing Olympics, her razor-sharp vision set on winning gold for Team USA. But this trip to China is even…
School Is Finally Open in Uganda!
For two, long years, the school has been closed to in-person classes due to the pandemic. But today our team in Uganda wants to share some really great news— School is finally back in session! After the longest pandemic shutdown world-wide, our students and staff are back to…
Now Reaching Orphans in South Korea!
As you know, we live in a big world with equally big needs. So it's our joy and privilege to partner with existing ministries where God is already at work reaching the most vulnerable. Today, Lifesong partners around the world include fellow organizations, local churches, and courageous individuals…
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…
Closed Doors & Open Doors: An Adoption Testimony
With many countries closed due to the pandemic, thousands of adoptions are on hold. Specifically adoptions from China. While it's extremely difficult for both the families and the children waiting for adoption, we have faith in God's perfect love and sovereign plans. (Romans 8:28) This recent testimony from…
A Place to Call Home: Elena’s Story
Elena was just 3 years old when her mother passed away. Leaving her alone with her father. His alcohol abuse led to his death nine years later. From there, she bounced between the homes of different relatives, eventually ending up in an orphanage in Ukraine. Thankfully, God would…
5 First Steps You Can Take to Live Out James 1:27
Many of us are familiar with James 1:27— "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." But few of us can name practical ways to…
A Life-Changing Job for Ylana
Our team recently put together some Stories of Redemption about children and families around the globe who have been reached by people like you. Each story begins with brokenness … but each ends with God’s grace. Here in the new year, we want to share one of the stories…
See Our Newest Graduates in Zambia!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Zambia and around the world. We’re excited to share this exciting news from our team— Another class has graduated! By God's grace, 20 more students (100% of the class) have graduated this month from Lifesong School in Zambia and are ready…