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An Impact that Outlasts an Internship
These days, internships seem nearly essential. But depending on where they end up, an intern's role can look very different: from being the designated coffee runner to mindlessly plugging numbers into a spreadsheet. This isn't one of those internships. At Lifesong, we believe that you can make an…
See What God Is Doing in Uganda
People like you help support 8,362 children in 13 countries, including Uganda. Since this is our first Uganda country update here on the blog, we want to share a little bit with you about this country we love. . Uganda is no stranger to strife. During the past…
How to Understand the Power of Trauma in Orphan Care
We are thankful to share this update from our ministry partner, Amy Block, at Village of Hope Guatemala. Trauma. We see it every day here at Village of Hope Guatemala. Most people think of orphan care as feeding, educating, loving and giving hope to children who are…
Hear from a Rising Leader in Liberia
Your support for orphaned and vulnerable children in Liberia is making an impact. Meet Junior. Junior is a young man who has overcome many obstacles and challenges. He has become a great role model for the younger children he lives with, and he uses his gifts in a…
New Beginnings in Zambia!
Your support for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia is changing lives. Here's some recent news from our team– 2019 is a year of new beginnings in Zambia! . New Preschool Class Our 2019 preschool students (see photo above) have all reported for school and are anxious…
New Life! An Update from Ukraine
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . The Christmas season gives us unique opportunities to reach orphans and vulnerable young adults in our community.. One highlight this year was our New Life gathering for…
Let’s Celebrate Zambia!
Your support for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia is changing lives! Here's some recent news from our team– We're celebrating a graduation! Last month, Lifesong School celebrated its second graduation. 10 students graduated from Lifesong School in Garneton, including 6 girls, which is nearly unheard of…
Getabalew’s Story
6-year old Getabalew could be a statistic. [row][col span="1/3"][/col][col span="2/3"]A few years ago, he lost his father who died during a fishing accident while providing food for their family. Today, Getabalew lives in a tiny, 10'x15' one-room home where a red curtain divides the bed and sitting area.…
Reaching Orphans Starts With You
Today, people like you help support 8,362 children in 13 countries. And over 7,000 children have come home through adoption. Through the 2018 Stories of Redemption Gift Catalog, you can see just a few of the many stories your gifts have helped this past year. Each story has started…
Look What God’s Doing in Tanzania!
God continues to do good things with your prayer and support in Tanzania. Here's a recent update from our team–. It's always a tense day when grades are released, because here in Tanzania, a school's student count for the next year is decided by a school's test performance…