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Choosing to Hope Amidst Crisis in Haiti
As the crisis in Haiti escalates, so do our community outreach efforts at Welcome Home Haiti. Request for food, clothing, and medical assistance are making their way to our gates. This is an opportunity for our team to continue showing God’s love through holistic care for the children…
Why Caring for Kids’ Mental Health Matters | An Update from Bolivia
When Juan* and Jasiel* were young, their parents passed away from HIV. Juan was just 3 years old as they repeatedly moved from one orphan-care facility to another. Eventually, the brothers were welcomed into the loving care of our team in Bolivia at Fundación Esperanza. As soon as…
7 Miracles, 1 Adoption
While going through the process of adopting their daughter in 2020, Corey and Holly made a point to list some of the many miracles. and ways God was faithful to them. The end result was a beautiful collection of ways God worked. Corey and Holly made a point…
How Toothaches Became a Chance to Show Orphans They Are Loved in Bolivia
Below, one of our teammates in Bolivia shares an example of what holistic care for orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia can look like— Laura* was waiting to schedule an x-ray for a toothache. Just a few weeks prior, she went to the dentist for root canals…
Restoring Hope for Orphans in Liberia: Jerry’s Story
Liberia's 14-year civil war from 1989–2003 created over 100,000 orphans. Jerry was one of hundreds of orphans in Liberia who fled to the forest for safety. But even as he and other kids found refuge from the violence of war, they had no family to love or care…
Prija Had to Steal to Survive | An Update From Thailand
When Prija* was 4 years old, her father worked 14-hour shifts every day in a factory. Her mother left the family when Prija was just 3 months old, so Prija had no one to care for her during this time. As a 4-year-old on her own in Thailand,…
Daka Didn’t Fight Malaria Alone | An Update from Zambia
Daka* was born into a loving family, the youngest of seven children. When he was young, his father passed away, leaving him and his six siblings to be raised by a single mother. As his mother struggled to provide, Daka was invited to attend Lifesong school in Zambia…
Discipleship Changed Natasha’s Life | An Update from Uganda
Natasha experienced great sadness before seeking help from our team in Uganda. At the time, she was living with her mother who was ill. Natasha’s father was not present in her life, so she cared for her mother alone. When Natasha arrived at Global Hands of Hope, she…
Funding the Adoption Journey: One Family’s Story
Money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. However, here at Lifesong, we understand that the adoption journey can be filled with financial hurdles, deterring many well-intentioned families from adopting. But we refuse to let finances stand in the way of a child growing…
Bigger Than Us: Dan and Allison’s Story
Today, on #WorldDownSyndromeDay we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and the extraordinary joy they bring into our world. The story below was first published in 2021. Dan and Allison thought their family was complete. They had three great biological kids. Everyone was healthy and happy. What more could…