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What Students Are Saying About the High School Site in Uganda
A high school is being built in Uganda. And as the school is taking shape so are the dreams and aspirations of the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve. Recently, four students visited the construction site.
A New Family for Patrick in Uganda
Imagine being told again and again that you're unwanted. That was Patrick’s reality as he was repeatedly rejected, abandoned, and mistreated by his family members and a neighbor.
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.
A Support System for Maisha Made All the Difference
God is doing many marvelous things in Uganda! Land is being cleared in preparation for the construction of a new church building, and construction of our alumni house is currently underway. When the alumni house is finished, it will serve as a place for alumni to stay during…
Phiona’s Grateful Heart
Phiona understands the deep pain of being unloved and unwanted. At just six months old, her parents were no longer together, and she was left in the care of her grandmother in Uganda. However, when Phiona was invited by our team to attend school, she discovered a place…
Students Put Vocational Skills to the Test
Every year, our team in Uganda is visited by a group of medical professionals. They provide medical exams to the children we serve and members of the community. In addition to doctors and nurses, this group includes student volunteers from our continuing education program. As students work alongside…
Mubiru Believes All Things Are Possible with God
When Mubiru* lost his father, his whole world changed. Just 8 years old, he struggled with discouragement, not knowing what was going to happen next. During this time, Mubiru lost all motivation to study and go to school. He thought his education would soon come to an end…
God Rewrites Stories Through Education in Uganda
Without a quality education, orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda are more likely to repeat generational patterns of poverty and relational trauma. Without an education, it is difficult to find meaningful employment, leading to an inability to provide for a family. Girls who are uneducated often have no…
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…
Medical Care for Orphans in Uganda Teaches Us to Serve Like Jesus
Orphans in developing countries rarely have access to high-quality medical care. This is because medical care can be expensive, often requires a significant amount of travel, may not be possible unless a legal guardian is present, and tends to be viewed as a less urgent need than food…