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Our Team in Thailand Is Moving!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Thailand and around the world. We’re excited to share what God is doing through you. Here's an update from our teammate Jason Glass— At least 600,000 migrant children in Thailand live on construction sites. These children are particularly vulnerable to…
The 2020 Year in Review!
What a year. 2020 could have been absolutely devastating for the thousands of children we serve around the world... But God is faithful! He's used gifts from people like you to help hundreds of Christian families adopt, to bring Gospel-centered care to over 16,000 vulnerable kids in 13…
Orphan Sunday Is Coming November 8!
On Sunday, November 8, thousands of men and women across the globe will observe Orphan Sunday, and we want you to join us! We are rallying individuals and churches worldwide—in partnership with Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)—to be the light for children in need around the world. As you…
Join Us! Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit
You are invited to an exciting online summit. On Thursday–Friday, September 10–11, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates—like you—will gather online for the 2020 Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit. If you want to connect with like-minded advocates, this online summit is for you. The…
5 Times Jesus Prioritized the Marginalized
Jesus came to earth to reach and restore broken people. During His brief time on earth, Jesus was good at drawing marginalized people to Himself—those who were consistently and deliberately pushed aside by society. He listened, He took action, and He met needs. Contrary to human nature, Jesus…
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…
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…
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…