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2.7 billion people living around the world today have never heard the name of Jesus. That's the equivalent of China's and India's population combined. Some of these people live in countries where worshiping God would almost certainly be a death sentence, while others just haven't been told. Further,…
The Impact of Sports in Orphan Care
In Ukraine, an estimated 250 children enter the orphanage system every day. In the United States, the average public school has 520 students. Which means, every 2.5 days, the equivalent of an entire U.S. public school goes to live in orphanages in Ukraine. Orphanages, alone, aren't equipped to…
What’s New at Lifesong Ukraine?
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids around the world. Here's an exciting update from Lifesong Ukraine— Lifesong Ukraine National Adoption Club By God's mercy, the adoption movement is growing and our LS National Adoption Club keeps expanding. Many new families are joining…
A Christmas Invitation from the President
Gary Ringger is the President of Lifesong for Orphans. He writes – Dear Fellow Orphan Advocate, Right now, the orphan crisis is just that: a crisis. With 153 million orphans and vulnerable children worldwide, the need to reach them is overwhelming. But the fight for justice and…
November is National Adoption Month!
Here at Lifesong, we believe every month is adoption awareness month. But we're grateful November has been recognized nationally as National Adoption Awareness Month! Whether or not you have been personally impacted by adoption, here are 3 ways you can make this month impactful— 1. Spread awareness. Beginning Friday, November 1,…
The Powerful Story Behind Orphan Sunday
In Lusaka, Zambia—a city of over 1 million people—is a tiny compound called Kalingalinga. Here, the roads are dusty as the sun beats an eternal inferno on the heads of street vendors selling vegetables to make ends meet.Children laughas they maneuver a tire around the deep puddles from…
Something Needs to Change | David Platt
"Something needs to change!" David Platt's vulnerable new book, Something Needs to Change: A Call to Make Your Life Count in a World of Urgent Need takes you along on a journey through the Himalayan mountains where Platt witnesses urgent physical and spiritual need. He then wrestles with hard questions…
10 Things to Know About Sponsoring a Child
Many of us have great intentions to change the world. We hate seeing poverty. We want all children to know they are loved. But our own lives are also busy. We're not rich or powerful. What can we possibly do that would make a difference? God has given Lifesong the…
PitcHaiti! | A Shark Tank Competition
Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. With more than 70% of people living below the poverty line and a 40% unemployment rate, good jobs are nearly impossible to find. But Haiti is so much more than these statistics. Haiti is a country filled with resilient people. Currently,…
Why Grandparents Matter More than You May Think
Grandparents are critical in building a sense of belonging in an adoptive family. One of Nathan's most memorable times when growing up in his adoptive family centered on the relationship he had with his adoptive grandfather. Nathan was adopted from Ukraine at the age of seven, joining four…