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Introducing Kharis House: Hope for Pregnant Girls in Zambia
On a beautiful day in Ndola, Zambia, our ministry partners heard the news. Another young student in the community—bright, amazing, cherished—was pregnant. And since the father of the baby wasn't interested in committing to the girl or the child, the young student's education—as well as her dream of…
A Reminder of God’s Grace in Zambia
Students graduated from high school in Zambia. Do you remember what it feels like to graduate? To walk across the stage, receive your diploma, and wave goodbye to your high school years? Whether you graduated years ago or months ago, most people look back on their high school…
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,…
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…
From Tragedy to Triumph: Meet Margaret
Margaret is an employee at Baluba Valley Farm. Walk into the Farm Shop, and you'll be greeted with a kind smile from Margaret. Her job is to sell fresh milk, produce, meat, and other groceries to the local community. Additionally, she wraps meat from the butcher, works in…
When Kids Go to School in Zambia
For years, you've faithfully loved and served orphans and vulnerable kids in Zambia, so we're excited to share what God is doing with your support. Here's what's happening— The large Chipata Compound in Zambia is marked by poverty. The majority of people living here do not have running…
You Helped Him Dream: Paul’s Story
"Before coming to Lifesong in 2016, I lived in an orphanage." For Paul, life in the orphanage wasn't easy. He lived apart from his family. His classmates were constantly fighting. His peers were abusing alcohol. "I wasn't serious with my Christian life," he explains. "I used to pretend…
See Our Newest Graduates in Zambia!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Zambia and around the world. We’re excited to share this exciting news from our team— Another class has graduated! By God's grace, 20 more students (100% of the class) have graduated this month from Lifesong School in Zambia and are ready…
Story of Redemption: Meet Costace
Costace lost his parents at a young age. So he moved in with his grandma. But similar to many other children in Zambia, it was difficult for him to access education. He lived a long distance from school, and his poor health made the trip difficult. He missed…