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“Everything Became Different” | Meet Koi
Thank you for loving and supporting our kids in Thailand through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. Enjoy this update from our teammate, Jason Glass. We first met Koi in 2012. He was 7 years old, living on a construction site. While some of the other children on the…
Exciting News: School is Back in Session in Zambia!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids around the world. We're excited to share some good news today from Kristie Cobb and our team in Zambia–. . Life in 2020 hasn't been easy for anyone under any circumstances ... So imagine life in 2020 in a developing country! There…
Small Matters: 9 Powerful Quotes
Small matters: little things can (re)make a life. Small matterswas the theme for the CAFO2020 Summit that was held last week. And like so many other events in our lives this year, the Summit looked very different than usual. Typically, over 2000 people from 100+ nations gather…
Let’s Celebrate the End of Summer!
Last week we shared an update about the New Life program for young moms and orphan grads. Today, we'd like to give you a glimpse into the Ukraine summer camp program for orphaned and at-risk children. Thank you for your partnership in this ministry— . Last week marked the…
Hope for Young Moms in Ukraine
In Ukraine, one of our goals is to help break the orphan cycle. One way we do that in is by providing continued love and support to orphan grads as they transition into adult living. A few years ago, Natasha, one of our Ukrainian team members who is…
Hope Has Come: A Look at Student Life Homes
"Life in the compound is difficult." The compound is a nearby village characterized by drunkenness and fighting and is home to many of the students who attend Lifesong School in Garneton, Zambia. The Lifesong Zambia team knew they needed to do something to help students living in the…
What Does Education Look Like for a Kid in Haiti?
If you're a school-aged kid in Haiti... There's a 50% chance you don't attend school regularly. While every kid matters,lack of schools, high tuition rates, and socio-economic constraints severely limit school enrollment. Tuition is the #1 barrier to your education.4 out of 5 schools in Haiti are privately…
Who Does the Term “Orphan” Actually Refer To?
God calls us to care for orphans and those who can't care for themselves. Lifesong is built on this belief. But in order to run after this calling, it's important to ask the question... Who does the term orphan actually refer to? Let's start off by learning from…
Join Us! Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit
You are invited to an exciting online summit. On Thursday–Friday, September 10–11, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates—like you—will gather online for the 2020 Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit. If you want to connect with like-minded advocates, this online summit is for you. The…
Praise God for These Students in Liberia
Thank you for praying for children in Liberia during this time of global uncertainty. Though school is not currently in session, God is working through you in the lives of our students. Here's a recent update from our team— God continues to work in Liberia! Two weeks ago, the…