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Leah’s New Life in Christ | An Update from Tanzania
Leah lost both of her parents when she was a young child. She had no one to care for her and struggled to survive without food, shelter, or hope for the future. But when Leah was welcomed by our team in Tanzania, suddenly, she was surrounded by mentors,…
Teaching, An Opportunity for Sopheaktra to Share the Gospel
The new school semester is starting in Cambodia, and we are praying for the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve to confidently know who they are as children of God. When they know they are God’s children, their actions reflect the goodness of God. We continue to renovate…
Transformed by More Than a Craft Camp in South Korea
For a group of young girls in South Korea, our annual craft camp is a reminder that they are seen, known, and loved. This year, 25 orphaned and vulnerable girls attended.
News from Ukraine: Senseless Attack on Farm Yesterday
Last night, one of our farms in Ukraine was hit during Russian attacks. A place of life, growth, and opportunity destroyed. This attack comes just weeks after another attack on one of our Day Centers, a place of healing and care completely demolished. As the farm was attacked,…
Getting Lidia’s Voice Back | A Story of Resilience in Guatemala
The young mothers and children we serve have experienced the unspeakable. Many have suffered abuse and struggle to know what love is. But by God's grace and your support, our team is providing respite, healing, and community for these young, vulnerable mothers and their kids, a true place…
Healing Trauma Keeps Vulnerable Families Together in Ukraine
Orphaned and vulnerable children in Ukraine and Poland are experiencing joy and community in the middle of a war, and vulnerable families are being preserved.
How Trauma-informed Education is Changing Lives in Liberia
Our team in Liberia is welcoming 10 new students. A ministry leader in Liberia shared— “Many of our new kids have never been in a classroom or attended school.” So a team of teachers is holding introductory classes for our new students to help them get settled before…
For Every Foster and Adoptive Parent Who’s Worn Thin—Good Friday Is for You
Listen, I don't have to tell you the world is broken—you've seen it up close. You've seen it in the thousand-yard stare of a child who's learned not to trust.In the CPS reports stacked higher than hope.In the tantrum that's really a battle cry. And if you're parenting…
Nagesa is Lighting the Way for Younger Students in Uganda
11 new preschoolers are receiving care at our school in Uganda.
Though they are young now, there are many older orphaned and vulnerable children for them to look up to.
“I always believed God would make a way for Adeline”
Adeline lost her mother to cancer in 2017. She never knew her father, so when her mother passed away, she was left all alone.
Before her mother died, she told Adeline she would find a facility to take care of her. But they searched for days, and none of the centers were able to accept her.