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Lesly’s Story: A Teen Mom from Guatemala
Thank you for supporting orphaned children in Guatemala and believing with us that God has a heart for each of these kids. Here's a recent update from our team— We received the call on a busy Monday morning. A home was needed for a 13-year-old girl and her 6-day-old…
Something New in Ukraine!
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . Recently, we introduced our kids to something new and unusual: chess! Though the game of chess isn't actually new or unusual, it's brand new for the kids…
The Impact of Sports in Orphan Care
In Ukraine, an estimated 250 children enter the orphanage system every day. In the United States, the average public school has 520 students. Which means, every 2.5 days, the equivalent of an entire U.S. public school goes to live in orphanages in Ukraine. Orphanages, alone, aren't equipped to…
Something to Celebrate in Zambia!
God is doing great things in Zambia! Three years ago, we celebrated our first graduation at Lifesong School in Zambia, and now we have celebrated our third! The needs of the country—and specifically the children—are big. Most children lack adequate access to nutrition, water, housing, and education. According to…
See Gospel Transformation in Thailand and Cambodia!
Thank you for loving and supporting our kids through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. Enjoy this update from our teammate, Jason Glass. A Few Highlights Our team has grown! Words cannot express how excited we are to welcome Lisa Deprey to our full-time mission team. Lisa has…
A Christmas Greeting from the Kids
We have much to be thankful for! Today, because of people like you, 11,522 orphans and vulnerable children around the world are loved as sons and daughters. And over 8,000 families are celebrating Christmas as a family, many for the first time. Here's a special message from…
Important Update from Bolivia
While we have much to be thankful for this time of year, not all is peace and joy around the world. Here's an important update from our team in Bolivia. Would you join us in praying for them today?— After elections in Bolivia on October 20th, civilians…
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…
From Orphan to Mentor: Meet Kristina
She doesn't have many childhood memories. But Kristina does remember life with her parents— "They were very busy with drinking and constant parties with their alcoholic friends. When things got really bad, we had to move and start looking for a 'better life' in the city." This was…
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…