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Introducing Kharis House: Hope for Pregnant Girls in Zambia
On a beautiful day in Ndola, Zambia, our ministry partners heard the news. Another young student in the community—bright, amazing, cherished—was pregnant. And since the father of the baby wasn't interested in committing to the girl or the child, the young student's education—as well as her dream of…
Introducing Redeemed Ministries in Uganda
Since 2016, we've been privileged to partner with Drops of Grace. Drops of Grace exists to reach orphaned and vulnerable children in the Kikinene Village, about 88 miles southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital. According to UNICEF, Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with 44%…
“Here I Could Change My Life” | Meet David in Cambodia
Since 2012 we've partnered with local leaders in Thailand and Cambodia to share the Gospel, encourage discipleship, and develop sustainable opportunities for disadvantaged children and families. By God's grace, 2022 proved to be another good year of growth for ministry in both countries. In Thailand The students and…
Launching a Movement: Equipping Christians to Adopt in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, there are more than 5.6 million orphans. These children whose names and stories matter deeply to God often become trapped in a cycle of institutional care. Like you, we believe children belong in families. More specifically, children belong in their families of origin. But where that…
How My Family Fell in Love with Ethiopia
Hi! We're the Dietz family. Our family of seven: Travis, Shonda (me), plus our five teenagers just returned from another amazing trip to work with Lifesong for Orphans' schools in Ziway and Adami Tulu, Ethiopia. We're often asked how we first got involved with Lifesong, so here's an…
A Message of Hope from Bolivia
Jose Luis graduated at the top of his class and plans to study medicine Christmas is a time when we can be filled with hope despite our circumstances. We are reminded that God is with us and the Savior of the world brings everlasting life to His children,…
2022 Year In Review
Though 2022 was filled with challenges and uncertainty... God used YOU to help vulnerable children and families feel seen, known, and loved. Here are some examples of His faithfulness this year— In February, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Today, vulnerable children and families in Ukraine continue to…
Now Bianca Can Dream
Bianca, in blue, with friends As a young child, Bianca witnessed domestic violence and alcohol abuse. The small community where she lived in Haiti had no basic infrastructure: no clean water, no electricity, no university. And the small schools were not well-equipped. Finally, to escape repeated abuse, Bianca's…
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,…
Giving Tuesday Is Here!
You are invited. November 29 is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement where people around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage generosity. With so many opportunities this holiday season to receive—Giving Tuesday is a welcomed chance to give to someone in need,…