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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,…
What’s Happening on the Farm in Zambia?
We love sustainable business and what it represents. Among its many benefits, sustainable business generates revenue to fuel orphan care projects, provides employment for caregivers, and creates future jobs for orphans as they age out of the system. Here's an exciting update about our farm in Zambia— Lifesong…
Life Touching Life: Bupe’s Story
Despite her bright smile, Bupe has known more than her share of heartache. At just 10 years old, Bupe's dad died, leaving her mom to care for four kids in Zambia. As a result, Bupe and her family had a hard time putting food on the table. And…
Exciting News: School is Back in Session in Zambia!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids around the world. We're excited to share some good news today from Kristie Cobb and our team in Zambia–. . Life in 2020 hasn't been easy for anyone under any circumstances ... So imagine life in 2020 in a developing country! There…
Hope Has Come: A Look at Student Life Homes
"Life in the compound is difficult." The compound is a nearby village characterized by drunkenness and fighting and is home to many of the students who attend Lifesong School in Garneton, Zambia. The Lifesong Zambia team knew they needed to do something to help students living in the…
2020 Mid-Year Impact Report
Would you celebrate God's faithfulness with us? While much of life has been on hold or shut down this year, God is still at work. Specifically, we've seen His faithfulness to care for the orphaned and vulnerable as we serve in new ways and old. Here are just…
Much More than Berries | Zambia Update
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Zambia and around the world. Even during this season of global uncertainty, God continues to prove Himself faithful to children and families in need. High-risk girls continue to be rescued and protected with your help. Thank you for your support. Here's a…
Young Girls Rescued in Zambia
So far, COVID-19 has forced 743 million girls out of school in 185 countries. These statistics are staggering, especially in places like Zambia, where girls are already at increased risk of sexual exploitation, early and unintended pregnancy, and child marriage. In Zambia, young girls must provide for their…
Responding During Crisis and Reaching More Children
Travel may be limited right now due to the crisis, but we'd love for you to visit 3 of our ministry sites around the world to see what God is doing through your prayer and support to reach children in need—no travel required. First stop: Uganda With…