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What Is the Value of a Girl?
We live in a world that undervalues girls. Every day, the world pumps out conflicting messages en masse. On one hand, it argues vehemently that a woman should have the right to earn equal pay and the right to do whatever she wants with her body. At the…
"I Don't Want This Child" | Ukraine Country Update
My name is Svetya and I am 22 years old. When I was one year old, my mom left me in a baby house. She simply brought me to the orphanage and said, “I don’t want this child.” After staying there for six years, I was transferred to…
Her Name Once Meant “Devil”… Today, It Means “Wished For”
Eight-year-old Mary was not always named "Mary." Her given name literally meant "devil" when she and her brother were found by Lifesong staff in Cambodia six months ago, a telling description of the struggle within Mary's family. But no child escapes God's care, and our Heavenly Father had big…
Announcing a New Baby! | Guatemala Update
Our team isthrilled to announce the arrival of ournewest family member. Joining us at just 5 lbs. 4 oz., this tiny blessing was borna month early. She and her mother are doing well, and we are so proud of them both. Theirs is a story of deep grief…
This Little Girl Needs Your Help | Bolivia Update
Yasil came to live at Lifesong Bolivia on October 22, 2013, after being abandoned at the child welfare office. Upon arrival, it was evident that she had suffered a great deal in her short life. Staff and volunteers poured their time and love into this little girl, confident…
How to Teach Your Kids to Care for the Fatherless
If we truly believe everybody can do something to care for orphans, this means even our children have something to contribute. But, like most important life lessons, our kids must be taught that caring for the fatherless is an important task and that they have an important role. Here are…
How Your School Can Reach Orphaned & Vulnerable Children
School is a good place to learn life-changing principles and ideas. So why not use the school year to educate students on the needs of peers around the world--specifically orphaned and vulnerable children? With a little time and effort, schools can make a tremendous impact on the lives of children in…
See What God Is Doing for Our Students in Liberia!
God has been doing big things for students and families in Liberia! The end of the academic year signals a break in classes and homework, and--for many of our kids--a milestone reached. Last month, Lifesong Liberia had more graduates than ever from kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades, and our…
Big Reasons to Celebrate in Ethiopia!
Lifesong School in Ethiopia recently ended for the summer, and that means one thing: Celebration! First, the annual preschool/kindergarten graduation ceremony brimmed with hope as a new class accepted their diplomas. These students represent the future of Ethiopia as well as Lifesong School. We rejoice to see what each…
Meet Charity: Future World Changer
Charity didn't know what God had planned for her life when she first began attending Lifesong School in Garneton, Zambia. But He has done abundantly more than she could have ever imagined. In her words— Meet Charity Though she was just a little girl in primary school,…