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Answering God’s Call to Care for Orphans in Tanzania
In 1988, I saw children playing on and roaming the streets of Tanzania. They told me, they don't have a place to stay. So I asked myself, "Why are these kids suffering this way, with nobody to care for them?"
Six Young Mothers Choose Baptism in Zambia
Nandi arrived at our ministry sit in Zambia as a pregnant teenager, carrying the weight of overwhelming circumstances. Not only was she in need of physical help, but she was in desperate need of hope.
The Difference “I’m Proud of You” Can Make
Minho was the oldest boy on his soccer team and the best player there. As the younger, less-experienced boys called for the ball, Minho was generous to pass it.
Day by Day, Our Team in Ukraine Continues to Serve
The very place where orphaned and vulnerable children are beginning to heal became a place where our team in Ukraine gathered to learn how to support them through trauma-informed, Gospel-centered care and discipleship.
Expanding Ministry in Zambia: New Day Joins the Family
Meet Sisi, one of the children served by our growing team in Zambia. When Sisi was young, both her mother and father passed away, leaving her to fend for herself. Her aunt and uncle began caring for her, but shortly after, they passed away too. By the time…
Mentorship is Flourishing in Guatemala Gardens
Holistic care. It makes a difference. It means being intentional about considering the whole child—their physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing—rather than focusing solely on physical needs.
DEBO Summit Inspires Collaboration in Ethiopia
18 individuals attended this year's DEBO Summit in Ethiopia. Like the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit, DEBO is an opportunity for orphan care leaders in Ethiopia to gather and work together.
Lifesong Moldova Is Protecting Youth from Exploitation
We’re thrilled to welcome Lifesong Moldova to the family! For over 12 years, our new teammates in Moldova have faithfully served at-risk youth—especially teenagers transitioning out of residential care. Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe, with widespread economic instability, high emigration rates, and limited job…
What Students Are Saying About the High School Site in Uganda
A high school is being built in Uganda. And as the school is taking shape so are the dreams and aspirations of the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve. Recently, four students visited the construction site.
A New Family for Patrick in Uganda
Imagine being told again and again that you're unwanted. That was Patrick’s reality as he was repeatedly rejected, abandoned, and mistreated by his family members and a neighbor.