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Restoring Hope for Orphans in Liberia: Jerry’s Story
Liberia's 14-year civil war from 1989–2003 created over 100,000 orphans. Jerry was one of hundreds of orphans in Liberia who fled to the forest for safety. But even as he and other kids found refuge from the violence of war, they had no family to love or care…
Orphans Are Loved in South Korea Because God First Loved Us
In South Korea, orphaned and vulnerable children are considered among the lowest of the low. The elderly are esteemed, while children, and especially orphans, are not. Baby Box was founded in South Korea in 2009 so mothers who couldn't care for their babies could discreetly, anonymously, and safely…
Redeeming Love: How the Ukrainian Church Is Reaching Orphans During War
Every orphaned child in Ukraine has a name. Yet because Ukraine's rate of institutionalization is the highest in Europe, according to data from the European Union and UNICEF, it's easy to think of orphans in terms of statistics. Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, an estimated 250 children entered…
7 Human Trafficking Statistics that Put the Problem in Perspective
Slavery does still exist. Disguised under the term human trafficking, it's one of the fastest-growing crimes. And it often hides in plain sight. Since today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we hope these 7 statistics will shed light on the global crisis, and that with them, you'll…
What Could Happen in 2024?
With the new year fast approaching, what might 2024 hold? While nothing is certain, we hold fast to God's promise— “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families.” —Psalm 68:5–6 This past year, God used…
Christmas, a Day to Rejoice
https://youtu.be/yTDsif7a9qw?si=gwoy2JYPtBX0lD6M Merry Christmas from Lifesong! The circumstances of our daily lives are not always as bright and cheery as our Christmas decorations. We live in a broken world, one where vulnerable children are often overlooked, cast aside, and hurt. However, this Christmas season, let's aim to remember that…
A Place to Belong: 2023 Year In Review
As we reflect on 2023, we see so many ways God worked through you to help orphaned and vulnerable children feel seen, known, and loved. So our team chose some stories that belong in our 2023 year-in-review because they remind us of God's faithfulness through you this year. …
Naomi Gives Back to Lifesong
Naomi arrived in the U.S. for the first time on Christmas Day 2009. As a little girl growing up in an orphanage in Ethiopia, Naomi promised God that if He gave her a family, she would serve Him with her whole life. She said— "All I asked for…
Miriam’s Family is Finally Home | An Update from Haiti
Miriam and her three children stand outside their new home. Miriam was recommended by her church to our team in Haiti as a candidate in need of a home. In April of 2023, our team at Welcome Home Haiti built a house for her and her family. Miriam’s…
2023 Stories of Redemption
Together, we help orphans know they are seen, known, and loved. We're excited to share our 2023 Stories of Redemption with you. Considering the stories that have unfolded this year—including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating political unrest in Haiti and Ethiopia—we're humbled by the ways…