Guest post by Kondo Simfukwe My wife and I recently brought home three biological sisters from Haiti. Those three joined our two biological kids at home, so needless to say, our lives have been a seven-truck pileup for the last few years. Though we may be weak and…
153 million orphans. The orphan crisis is just that: a crisis. The need is overwhelming. But the fight for justice and mercy is not in vain. We can each do something. God has called us all to care for orphans and those who cannot care for themselves. And…
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, a crowd of Lifesong advocates and eight of Indy’s top chefs gathered at the beautiful Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis for Chef’s Table—a unique tasting event hosted by and benefitting Lifesong for Orphans. Nearly 200 guests filled the Biltwell to taste 16 gourmet dishes,…
Every child's life is impacted by teachers. Maybeyoucan remember teachers who were helpful or hurtful in your own life. With World Teacher's Day right around the corner, we're praising God for the blessings he's poured out on the children we serve through amazing, Christ-centered teachers around the world.…
1-2-3 Sponsor is here! We can't wait to see how God moves in hearts to provide for His children. From September 23 to October 2, our goal is to add 123 new sponsorships to help vulnerable children around the world reach their God-given potential. During these 10 days, we'll be…
Here in the U.S., an unemployment rate of 8% would create national concern, but in Haiti, an unemployment rate of 18% would be cause for widespread celebration. In Haiti—one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere—unemployment has climbed as high as 70%, meaning many parents struggle to…
Is God prompting your heart to take a mission trip? Before you start designing your t-shirts and packing your carry-on, there are some essential things to do. Consider this timeline– 12 Months Out Determine a location. It's a big world out there–the possibilities are nearly endless when choosing…
It's estimated that over 1.5 million people from the U.S. participate in short-term mission trips every year. Here at Lifesong, we host short-term mission trips because we believe—done correctly—they can be encouraging and beneficial. But we're careful about why we take them (and why we don't!) Here are…
Employment is one of the greatest tools for orphan prevention. The beautiful thing about creating sustainable business in places like Haiti is when jobs are created, families are preserved, communities are empowered, and countries are strengthened. Today, because of your support, nearly 2,500 orphans and vulnerable children are…
These days, internships seem nearly essential. But depending on where they end up, an intern's role can look very different: from being the designated coffee runner to mindlessly plugging numbers into a spreadsheet. This isn't one of those internships. At Lifesong, we believe that you can make an…