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“This Is Not Our Home; Heaven Is” | Remembering Two Years of War in Ukraine
Orphaned and vulnerable children receive Gospel-centered care during the war. Three to four times each day, our team in Eastern Ukraine listens to the sound of air raid sirens. Though God has mercifully protected the children we serve, the emotional, mental, and physical toll of war is great.…
A Place to Sleep for Adaline | An Update from Haiti
Below, our team in Haiti shares what discipleship can look like when followers of Jesus come face-to-face with a vulnerable young mother and her baby. Over the years, Welcome Home Haiti employees have participated in hundreds of morning devotions and weekly Bible studies. They have been poured into,…
The Cost of Adoption and Our Priceless Story of Building a Family
We knew God could do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine, but the cost of adoption felt like a burden. We saw Him show up in our fundraising in so many incredible ways—and the Lifesong grant and *Both Hands Project were a major part of that.…
Jeremiah’s Passion to Share the Gospel | An Update from Liberia
Jeremiah came to Lifesong 16 years ago, when he was just four years old. He was one of the orphaned and vulnerable children in the second group of kids invited to receive care from our team in Liberia. Every morning and every evening, the children and staff members…
Becoming a New Creation | An Update from Zambia
The new year brings a fresh start, a time when people around the world form new habits, set new goals, and find renewed hope. But as children of God, we don’t need to wait for the new year to live in freedom from the past. Orphaned and vulnerable…
Her Brother Carried Her to School Every Day. Now She’s About to Graduate.
Veronica's chances of graduating from school were slim. Only 27% of girls complete upper secondary school in Zambia; among the most economically poor children in Zambia, this number falls to only 3%. This was Veronica's story. During the day, Veronica's mother did piecework—odd jobs in the community—to help…
Chen Persisted in Faith So She Could Go to School | An Update from Cambodia
Chen loves the Biblical account of Noah and the ark. What she loves about it most is that not only did Noah have great faith, but he acted on it too. Growing up in Cambodia, Chen endured a difficult childhood. Her family lived in poverty and didn’t have…
7 Human Trafficking Statistics that Put the Problem in Perspective
Slavery does still exist. Disguised under the term human trafficking, it's one of the fastest-growing crimes. And it often hides in plain sight. Since today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we hope these 7 statistics will shed light on the global crisis, and that with them, you'll…
God Provides for His Children | An Update from Bolivia
Below, our team in Bolivia shares an example of what discipleship can look like to orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia— At our home, the doorbell rang. Rebeca* and Helena* had stopped by to say hello. We invited them in, offered them a meal and something to…
The Power of Adoption Fundraising
At Lifesong, we believe funding an adoption is more than a means to an end. We believe the power of adoption fundraising is found in the tangible expression of Christian community—individuals whose hearts are knit together by humble generosity and a shared commitment to help bring a waiting…