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Why Education Is Serious Joy in Zambia
Recently, a small team from Lifesong had the opportunity to put feet on the ground in Zambia. And they saw first-hand what God is doing through ministry partners and supporters like you. What the team discovered in their brief but beneficial visit was an overwhelming testament to the goodness of…
Tie and Dye and Other Fun Skills | Liberia Update
Enjoy this update from our Liberia team-- Energy. Excitement. Learning. Life skills. Lifesong Liberia's vocational training is in high gear! Since its inception last summer, our vocational program has focused on practical instruction in several areas of study, including basic computer skills, tie and dye, and interior decoration. Students…
One Amazing Year! 2015 Year in Review
AS WE REFLECT ON GOD’S GOODNESS IN 2015 … We are grateful beyond measure for your continued love and support for orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. We are also quick to remember that the most important stories are not easily communicated on charts or as statistics—children trusting…
Farming the Future: The Power of Sustainable Business
When you hear the termsustainable business,what comes to mind? Green business, renewable energy, harnessing the power of the sun?So many possibilities ... and in certain discussions, these answers would be correct. Sustainable business in our context refers to businesses or enterprises that are generating revenue and profit to…
3 Ways You Can Support Family Preservation
Easy answers rarely exist when caring for vulnerable children around the world. Thankfully, hard questions can be used by God to cause us to think more deeply and critically about difficult topics. One frequently asked question: Is it possible to support international adoption and family preservation simultaneously? We…
Singles and Orphan Care: Husband Not Required
Guest post written by Leslie Anne You’re single. You have a heart for orphans and want to get involved. You’re excited about the opportunity God has given you to follow after Him wholeheartedly with a single-focus and can barely believe you’ve been blessed with the freedom to seek…
4 Truths: Men and the Cause of the Fatherless
Father's Day affords us the opportunity to appreciate the men in our lives and reflect on their critical role in our family and church. The post below grew out of a 2015 panel discussion facilitated by Mike Hamilton, Show Hope, and joined by Jedd Medefind, CAFO; Dennis Rainey,…
5 Ways Kids Can Care for Orphans
You and your favorite miniatures have 14 glorious weeks of summer vacation ahead of you. What will you do with it?Why not teach your children to do something with their summer that will make an eternal impact? Specifically, why not encourage your kids to care for orphans? Here…
Why Caring for Kids’ Mental Health Matters | An Update from Bolivia
Juan’s* story is one of resilience and hope in the midst of adversity. When he and his brother, Jasiel* were young, their parents passed away from HIV. They began the long journey of moving from one orphan-care facility to another when Juan was just 3 years old. Eventually,…