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Now Bianca Can Dream
Bianca, in blue, with friends As a young child, Bianca witnessed domestic violence and alcohol abuse. The small community where she lived in Haiti had no basic infrastructure: no clean water, no electricity, no university. And the small schools were not well-equipped. Finally, to escape repeated abuse, Bianca's…
Developing Future Leaders in Zambia | Meet James
9 years old when his parents separated, James and his five siblings were then raised by their mother. Nearly all students at Lifesong Harmony School—including James—live in the Chipata Compound near Kitwe, Zambia. The majority of people living in the compound do not have running water or electricity,…
How the Gospel Changed Jorani
Years ago, *Jorani's parents divorced. So her dad took her to live in another province in Cambodia. But eventually, he sent her back to live with her mom, and it was in this small village with her mother that she first heard the Gospel, shared to her by…
They Went Back. | Vasya and Anna’s Story
It's been 8 months since the war in Ukraine began. On Saturday, a wave of attacks—directly aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure—dealt another devastating blow to the power grid, leaving over 1.5 million Ukrainians in the dark. And yet we know, even during these deeply confusing and painful times,…
Raising the Next Generation of Farm Leaders: Dorothy’s Story
Dorothy's father died before she and her twin brother were born. This left her mother—just two months pregnant—as the family's sole provider. Tasked with the responsibility of raising her eight children in Zambia, Dorothy's mother couldn't get a job. And without a job, she couldn't afford to send…
Sarah, Grade 9, Dreams of Becoming a Doctor. But Is It Possible?
Meet Sarah, a student at Lifesong School in Zambia. Sarah and her three siblings live with both of their parents in Musonda Compound, a community not far from Lifesong School. Unfortunately, Musonda Compound has an especially high rate of poverty; many houses do not have electricity or running…
“Let It Begin with Me”: Trauma Healing Training in Uganda
Trauma changes everything. So, believing trauma-informed care can help children heal and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma, our ministry partners, Global Hands of Hope, decided to host the first-of-its-kind trauma healing training in Uganda. Led by Trauma Free World and sponsored by Lifesong, this 3-day training was…
This Graduation in Haiti Is an Answer to Prayer.
We're celebrating another graduation in Haiti! On Saturday, June 25, 2022, 28 graduates crossed the stage to become the second graduating class at Lifesong Christian School in Bercy, Haiti. The ceremony was a beautiful picture of God's promises and blessings, made possible because of people like you. How…
News From Ukraine: Friday, August 5
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. "My life is divided into before and after February 24." —Tatiana, Ukrainian Refugee in Poland Lives are divided. Many Ukrainian refugees can recall the exact place they were on February 24th, when they…
Celebrating God’s Work In Tanzania
Thank you for loving our kids in Tanzania through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. You are making a difference. Here's a fun update from our team— Celebrating Nine Children Giving Their Life to Christ On April 21, nine children from TCRC were baptized. The children shared their testimonies and…