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Why We Adopted a Child with Down Syndrome
Guest post by 2019 Lifesong adoption matching grant recipient, Down syndrome advocate, and writer, Ellie Sanazaro. "Your daughter's test results came back normal." "I'm sorry. Can you say that again?" I sat in disbelief as I listened to the voice on the phone. 6 months earlier, my OB/GYN…
The Unimaginable Blessings of Adopting Arvin
Shawn and Brittany liken the blessings of adoption to the ripples of a stone tossed into a lake. Adopting their son, Arvin from India was the blessing that started it all, but through every stage of the adoption journey, God did exceedingly and abundantly more than they could…
Now Safe, Maria and Her Daughter Are Free to Imagine Home.
Home, a word with so much meaning. For some, home is a place to:belongbe yourself create good memoriesbe safebe fully known Unfortunately, for others, home is none of these things. Unfortunately, for others, home is none of these things. Maria grew up in places where home was unsafe. Maria's dad…
Instead of Being Trafficked, Dani Is Safe. Here’s Why.
In Thailand, thousands of migrant children live on makeshift construction camp sites. These kids are highly vulnerable, at risk every day of abuse and being trafficked. According to the Global Slavery Index, in Thailand, 610,000 people are victims of trafficking. Specifically migrants coming into Thailand from places…
Why Start Businesses in Zambia?
Lifesong Zambia students In Zambia, the 2023 academic year has officially begun, and in January our team welcomed 125 new students to be part of this exciting new school year! After celebrating Harmony School's first-ever Grade 12 graduation in December along with the Garneton School, we're excited to…
International Women’s Day: 7 Surprising Stats You Should Know
Dorothy and her mom are co-workers at Lifesong Farms in Zambia. This Wednesday is International Women's Day. So here are 7 stats that help motivate us here at Lifesong—on International Women's Day and all year long—to continue reaching vulnerable girls and women around the world— 1. Roughly 59%…
Welcome Home Haiti: How God Has Not Forgotten Families
Haiti is in turmoil. Earlier this month, the U.N. estimated that gangs now control 60% of the capital city. Even still, God has not forgotten Haiti. A well-known Haitian proverb says, "Bondye pa bay pitit Li penn san sekou," which means: God doesn't give His children pain without…
One Year Later: Voices of Reflection in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion in Ukraine. One year later, orphans and vulnerable children in Ukraine are still enduring escalating devastation and displacement. Families have been separated and lives are still being torn apart. Yet, during this past year, three things have became increasingly…
Hope After Two Months Under Occupation: A Ukrainian Family’s Story
Tatyana and Irina's family survived 66 days under Russian occupation in Ukraine. After 66 days living under Russian occupation, sisters Tatyana and Irina, along with their three children, were frightened, undernourished, and unsure of what the future would bring. They spent over two months hiding in an underground…
God Intervened in Ukraine and Lives Were Saved: A Miracle Evacuation Convoy
Kolya has evacuated many Ukrainians, including orphaned and vulnerable children. Over the past year, the Lifesong Ukraine team has evacuated 52,320 Ukrainians. They have driven 390,926 miles without accident or apprehension, equivalent to more than 15 trips around the earth. But their travels across Ukraine have not been…