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God Provides: Ethiopia High School Now Open
We are so thankful to see high school students in class on our campus. We have waited a long time to see our vision for a high school come to life, but now, it is here! The students are doing well, and we are very proud of them.…
Running to Create Positive Change for Orphans in South Korea
The last few months were packed with exciting community gatherings. It is our prayer that these times together would allow the orphaned young adults and children we serve to experience what it’s like to be part of a family who loves them. We held our annual Oak Tree…
“It Stops With My Daughter” | Adriana’s Healing Story
When we come to the end of one year and start another, we can't help but reflect on the goodness of God and all He has done through His body in Guatemala. The simple words, “thank you” seem so small compared to your generosity and dedication. We are…
Thanks to Her Mentor, Diana Knows God’s Love
Diana was born in a prison and lived there for the first 3 years of her life. She was then transferred to an orphanage. But the emotional pain she experienced caused her to distance herself from others. That changed in 2015 when Diana met Yulia, who became her…
Expanding Kharis House to Reach 3 Times as Many Young Mothers in Zambia
One in three girls ages 13-16 become pregnant in Zambia, causing many to be expelled from school with little hope of completing their education. Without intervention, these young mothers face a future of poverty and limited opportunities. And many see abortion as the only answer to finishing their…
Phiona’s Grateful Heart
Phiona understands the deep pain of being unloved and unwanted. At just six months old, her parents were no longer together, and she was left in the care of her grandmother in Uganda. However, when Phiona was invited by our team to attend school, she discovered a place…
Students Put Vocational Skills to the Test
Every year, our team in Uganda is visited by a group of medical professionals. They provide medical exams to the children we serve and members of the community. In addition to doctors and nurses, this group includes student volunteers from our continuing education program. As students work alongside…
Hope Amidst Crisis in Haiti
Following the assassination of Haiti’s president in 2021, violent gangs forcibly took control. In 2023, 8,400 people were killed, injured, or kidnapped. Today, the number of innocent lives taken continues to rise. In August, we grieved the tragic murder of a beloved team member and friend—a man completely…
Dignified Jobs Preserve Families in Haiti
Fatherless children in Haiti are highly vulnerable. When men are unable to find work, they often leave their families due to shame. Lifesong and Welcome Home Haiti partner to help families stay together by empowering over 125 men and women with jobs. Employees receive discipleship and living wages,…
As Orphans Become Adults, Love Keeps on Giving
Below, one of our teammates in Bolivia shares an example of what transitioning into adulthood can look like for orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia— We have often heard that we can only give as much as we have been given. For orphans, this can look bleak.…