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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— First, an introduction. The large Chipata Compound near Kitwe is marked by poverty. The majority of people living here do…
Story of Redemption: Meet Costace
We're back with another Story of Redemption featuring orphaned and vulnerable kids around the world who have been reached by people like you. Each story begins with brokenness … but each ends with God’s grace. So today, we're honored to introduce you to Costace— Costace lost his parents at…
Story of Redemption: Meet Albina
Here in the office, our team recently put together some Stories of Redemption about children and families around the globe who have been reached by people like you. Each story begins with brokenness … but each ends with God’s grace. Here is one of the stories we were honored…
We’re Praising God in Zambia. See Why.
You are making a difference in the lives of our students in Zambia and around the world, thanks to your prayer and support. Here's a recent update from our team— Even during this global pandemic ... God is protecting and providing, and we are thankful. For example,…
See the Impact You Are Making This Year!
You are making an impact on children and families around the world. God truly delights to bring beauty from ashes. We know from our own story—in which God ultimately used a failing food business to start the ministry of Lifesong—and we believe we're seeing His ability to make…
Why Family Life Is the Answer to Orphan Care
We believe every child belongs in a family. And when it isn't possible for children to be in their birth families—due to parental death, poverty, alcoholism, illness, or violence—we still believe children belong in families. Family is God's design. And with the only exception being relationship with Him,…