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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%…
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,…
Did God Forget About Netsanet?
"I have a poem to share with you." Netsanet, a 15-year-old student at Lifesong School in Ziway, Ethiopia, unfolds the piece of paper and begins to read the lines of poetry she's written in careful, blue ink. "God, the One Who doesn't forget us even though we forget…
Back to School & Adoption: 4 Resources
Love it or leave it, back-to-school season is here. The start of school can be a time of anxiety for all young learners, but it can be especially tough for our adopted kids. As their parent (or simply someone who's invested in their life), there may be factors…
This Graduation in Haiti Is an Answer to Prayer.
We're celebrating another graduation in Haiti! On Saturday, June 25, 2022, 28 graduates crossed the stage to become the second graduating class at Lifesong Christian School in Bercy, Haiti. The ceremony was a beautiful picture of God's promises and blessings, made possible because of people like you. …
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— First, an introduction. The large Chipata Compound near Kitwe is marked by poverty. The majority of people living here do…
“Keep Praying for Us” | Haiti Update
"[Right now] things are tough here in Haiti," our teammate writes, "but it's still our joy to educate our children here at Lifesong Christian School." So while Haiti continues facing multiple crises—including political instability, civil unrest, food insecurity, and ongoing natural disasters—our team and students cling tightly to…
School Is Finally Open in Uganda!
For two, long years, the school has been closed to in-person classes due to the pandemic. But today our team in Uganda wants to share some really great news— School is finally back in session! After the longest pandemic shutdown world-wide, our students and staff are back to…