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https://vimeo.com/1007785173/5427544882 This year, Lifesong Farms in Ukraine has produced over 300,000 pounds of fruit and generated a record $1 million in sales, even during the war. This is more than a financial milestone. It's a testament to resilience, faith, and the unwavering hope that God is still at…
me with my parents My name is Tristyn, and I had the opportunity this summer to intern at Lifesong. I saw all the children that are being adopted into amazing families, but I also saw the critical need for more waiting children to be welcomed into a loving…
As we reflect on another year of ministry, we want to Thank You. As we reflect on another year of ministry, we want to thank you. You're making an eternal impact. You're making an eternal impact. As you'll see below, you've adopted, cared for, and given generously, making…
On the hunt for a new podcast? Look no further. If you're interested in foster, adoption, or orphan care, these 8 podcasts are for you– 1. Empowered to Connect Podcast Who are the Hosts:ETC experts in child development and trauma-informed care What It's About: This podcast discusses an…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjuznUEXU5Q Her father left when Bertha was just two months old. For a while, her father would visit once in a while for a few minutes, but then, when Bertha was 8, he stopped visiting altogether. Bertha internalized her father's absence, believing she was the reason she didn't…
As a child, Tae* was left alone without food or protection. He was raised in South Korea by a single mother who lived promiscuously and was rarely home. In middle school, Tae took it upon himself to find a job to provide for his needs. By high school,…
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…
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…
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…
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…