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High School Opening This Year in Ethiopia
A high school now stands on our campus in Ethiopia. Only the finishing touches remain before construction is complete. As soon as the tiles are laid, and the walls are painted, our team will have the space needed to provide quality education to students from preschool through 12th…
Nari Challenged Herself and Succeeded in South Korea
Nari* is a dental hygienist today because of the support of her mentor and our team in South Korea. During the first few semesters of college, she struggled to maintain academic eligibility for our team's Oak Tree Project scholarship and program. She didn’t want to have to leave…
Holistic Care Paves the Way for New Beginnings in Tanzania
Lives are being transformed by Gospel-centered, holistic care in Tanzania. With a safe place to stay, food to fill their bellies, and medical care readily available, orphaned and vulnerable children are flourishing as they become who God created them to be. Three stories from Tanzania are included below,…
How School Became a Light to the Community in Liberia
14 years ago, our school in Liberia was the only school available to a community of over 6,000 people. For two years, our team provided education to 60 orphans, even without a school building. They taught the children in their homes, and eventually, twelve classrooms were built. Children…
Gabriel Thrives in School Through God’s Grace
Gabriel* was abandoned by his mother during his first year of life. When she left, he stayed with other family members but experienced neglect and abuse. Instead of attending school, he spent his days roaming the streets in search of food. This left him with feelings of fear…
Inspired by His Friends, Aaron Pursues an Education in Thailand
Aaron was separated from his parents when he was 8 months old. His aunt took him in but struggled to provide. Sometimes, she would travel across the border from Cambodia to Thailand in search of work, leaving Aaron alone for days. During this time, Aaron had no desire…
Celebrating Laura’s Commitment to Her Education in Bolivia
Below, one of our teammates in Bolivia shares an example of what quality education for orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia can look like— Laura* has big dreams for her future. With an abundance of ambitions and desires, our team connected her with a Christian psychologist who…
The Gift of Learning to Read and Write: Eunice’s Story
When Eunice was 8 years old, her father died, leaving her mother to care for four children alone. The oldest of her siblings, Eunice bore much responsibility with her mom. It was a continual challenge for Eunice’s mother to provide food and clothing for her children, let…
Safe and Secure Homes in Haiti Needed Now More Than Ever
During the current crisis in Haiti, it is not uncommon for homes to be taken over by gangs. When a pastor named Jacquelin, and his wife, were out of town, they received a call that their home in Port-au-Prince had been invaded by gangs. In Jacquelin's words—"We lost…
More Than Physical Needs Are Being Met in Uganda
In Uganda, Gospel-centered holistic care is changing lives. Our team supplies orphaned and vulnerable children with food, safe water, safe homes, medical care, and clothing that not only improves their physical quality of life but helps them begin to understand God’s love for them. At Lifesong, we stand…