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Last week, we introduced you to some Bolivian kids, specifically 7-year-old Lucas. Today, we're excited to share some thoughts from a faithful Lifesong adoption and orphan care advocate, Terry Smathers. My wife and I just returned from Cochabamba ... home of Fundación Esperanza, Lifesong's ministry to over…
*Lucas, age 7, recently arrived at our home in Bolivia. He's already endured more hardships than most of us will ever experience in our lifetime. He was found living on the streets after losing both of his parents in a horrific way. His hands are already tough and…
In this season of joyful praise and thanksgiving, we want to share how God is working through you in Bolivia. Enjoy this new update from our team— Feliz Navidad from Bolivia! As you may already know, Bolivia is a country with great needs. It's home to more than 13,000…
Last year, our team in Bolivia wrote these devastating words: What we are seeing here in Bolivia is heartbreaking. The hospitals are overrun, cemeteries are full, and pharmacies are running out of medication. Daily, people are dying in the streets as they try to find a hospital with…
Thank you for praying for our kids in Bolivia to have hope in times of uncertainty. Recently, the Bolivia government announced an extension of national quarantine measures through July 31, 2020, in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. Despite the ongoing quarantine, God is working. Here's an recent update…
While we have much to be thankful for this time of year, not all is peace and joy around the world. Here's an important update from our team in Bolivia. Would you join us in praying for them today?— After elections in Bolivia on October 20th, civilians…
Yasil came to live at Lifesong Bolivia on October 22, 2013, after being abandoned at the child welfare office. Upon arrival, it was evident that she had suffered a great deal in her short life. Staff and volunteers poured their time and love into this little girl, confident…
Sometimes loving children as Christ loves them means absorbing our own hurts in order to create less hurt for them in the long run. Specifically, here at Fundación Esperanza--also known as Lifesong Bolivia--a key element in our work is identifying children who could possibly be reunited with a biological family member.…
Enjoy this update from the Bolivia team ... As we enter springtime in Cochabamba, Bolivia, hopefully we are leaving behind the months and months of dry season and water shortages as the rainy season finally comes to the valley. Third quarter grades are out, and the kids are…
It was moving day in Bolivia. Both the Boys' and the Girls' homes moved into new houses this month. There was an amazing property that became available for the boys, who have been looking for more space for a year, and the homeowner also had a family member…