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Redjina Asked God for One Thing.
Prior to learning about Lifesong, Redjina was taking an exam at her school, when a school official came and took her paper, telling her to leave and not come back until she paid her school fees. In Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, it's not uncommon…
When Kids Go to School in Zambia
For years, you've faithfully loved and served orphans and vulnerable kids in Zambia, so we're excited to share what God is doing with your support. Here's what's happening— The large Chipata Compound in Zambia is marked by poverty. The majority of people living here do not have running…
Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American Dream | A Review
Looking for your next read? We've got you covered. Pick up Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream by Brian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic. Here at Lifesong, we believe every Christian is called to do something for orphans and vulnerable children. Some people will adopt, some will…
George Jr. | Husband, Dad, Change-Maker in Haiti
Imagine having a 20% unemployment rate here in the U.S. Now imagine having a 20% unemployment rate without any safety net of unemployment insurance, health care, or food security. What would you feel?Fear, anger, panic? In Haiti, a 20% unemployment rate would because for celebration.Two-thirds of the country's…
Why Family Life Is the Answer to Orphan Care
We believe every child belongs in a family. And when it isn't possible for children to be in their birth families—due to parental death, poverty, alcoholism, illness, or violence—we still believe children belong in families. Family is God's design. And with the only exception being relationship with Him,…
A New Program for Moms in Haiti!
Generations of moms in Haiti know the personal devastation of lifelong poverty. So here's what God is doing—through people like you—to reach young moms and give them extraordinary, abundant hope. Moms need love and support. ... especially young, vulnerable, single moms in Haiti who are doing their…
Esther’s Story: Finding Jesus in Haiti
You may have heard in the news about political unrest and protests in Haiti recently. Before the protests began, 70% of kids in Haiti didn’t attend school regularly. And when they did come to school, there was a good chance their teacher wouldn't show up. With recent protests, far…
4 Reminders About Poverty
In the fight against poverty, we can become so focused on treating the symptoms that we forget to address its underlying cause. Here are 4 reminders to realign your thinking. 1. God didn't intend this world to be filled with poverty. In the book of Genesis, we see…