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Mubiru Believes All Things Are Possible with God
When Mubiru* lost his father, his whole world changed. Just 8 years old, he struggled with discouragement, not knowing what was going to happen next. During this time, Mubiru lost all motivation to study and go to school. He thought his education would soon come to an end…
Miles Receives a Quality Education, the Bridge to a Better Life
At just 10 years old, Miles lost both of his parents. He moved in with his grandmother, who struggled to provide for him. So his education had to take a back seat.
Yolanda Learns to Read in Guatemala: A Delightful Transformation
Though tempted to give up, Yolanda* was determined to help her baby sister have a better life. She came to our team in Guatemala at the age of 10 after spending most of her life enduring abuse. On our campus, the two sisters were given a safe place…
Orphans in Ukraine Learn Victory Is in Christ
Summer camps are likely the last thing to come to mind when thinking of kids during the war in Ukraine. But for the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve, Christian summer camps provide hope, fun, education, and community, even during the war. At Lifesong, we stand by a…
God Rewrites Stories Through Education in Uganda
Without a quality education, orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda are more likely to repeat generational patterns of poverty and relational trauma. Without an education, it is difficult to find meaningful employment, leading to an inability to provide for a family. Girls who are uneducated often have no…
High School Opening This Year in Ethiopia
A high school now stands on our campus in Ethiopia. Only the finishing touches remain before construction is complete. As soon as the tiles are laid, and the walls are painted, our team will have the space needed to provide quality education to students from preschool through 12th…
Nari Challenged Herself and Succeeded in South Korea
Nari* is a dental hygienist today because of the support of her mentor and our team in South Korea. During the first few semesters of college, she struggled to maintain academic eligibility for our team's Oak Tree Project scholarship and program. She didn’t want to have to leave…
Holistic Care Paves the Way for New Beginnings in Tanzania
Lives are being transformed by Gospel-centered, holistic care in Tanzania. With a safe place to stay, food to fill their bellies, and medical care readily available, orphaned and vulnerable children are flourishing as they become who God created them to be. Three stories from Tanzania are included below,…
How School Became a Light to the Community in Liberia
14 years ago, our school in Liberia was the only school available to a community of over 6,000 people. For two years, our team provided education to 60 orphans, even without a school building. They taught the children in their homes, and eventually, twelve classrooms were built. Children…
Gabriel Thrives in School Through God’s Grace
Gabriel* was abandoned by his mother during his first year of life. When she left, he stayed with other family members but experienced neglect and abuse. Instead of attending school, he spent his days roaming the streets in search of food. This left him with feelings of fear…