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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…
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…
Education: A Path out of Poverty
In Zambia, nearly 60% of children live in poor households, and 45% live in extreme poverty. So the needs of the country—and specifically the children—are great. Most children lack adequate access to nutrition, water, housing, and education. In fact, according to Trading Economics, less than 17% of the population…
How Camp Is Changing Lives in Ukraine
Endless laughter, sunkissed faces, lifelong friends... With summer officially underway, camps here in the U.S. and around the world are in full swing. At Lifesong Ukraine, staff and children are in the midst of their busy camp season. These 5- to 7-day camps include studying the Bible, playing games, hiking outdoors, and singing around…
A Joyful, Chaotic Reunion
Famatta's Story At the height of the Ebola outbreak, 14-year-old Famatta watched her father, a pastor, take one of the church people to the hospital. When he returned, he told his family how the woman had died in his car while waiting for medical attention. Over the following…