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The Powerful Reason Vlad Wants to Forgive
Vlad grew up in an orphanage from birth to eleventh grade. He believed he had no one to protect him and no one to believe in him, which is hard to understand or forgive. He explains— "One day, we were all gathered into a classroom where we were…
How an IT Incubator Program Is Changing Lives in Ukraine
One way our team is preparing orphanage graduates
One Year Later: Voices of Reflection in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion in Ukraine. One year later, orphans and vulnerable children in Ukraine are still enduring escalating devastation and displacement. Families have been separated and lives are still being torn apart. Yet, during this past year, three things have became increasingly…
A Place to Call Home: Elena’s Story
Elena was just 3 years old when her mother passed away. Leaving her alone with her father. His alcohol abuse led to his death nine years later. From there, she bounced between the homes of different relatives, eventually ending up in an orphanage in Ukraine. Thankfully, God would…
A New, Exciting Way to Learn Job Skills in Ukraine
In our last update from Ukraine, we shared good news about the most recent summer camp season. Now, our team is introducing another exciting camp opportunity to help older kids and young adults prepare for life outside the orphanage. Our team in Ukraine writes— We're excited to introduce…
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,…
Pray for These Kids in Ukraine?
Thank you for praying for kids and families in Ukraine. As the daily number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continues to climb in-country, our team is doing everything they can to meet needs and minister to the vulnerable. Here's what's happening— God is still writing stories of…
The Day that Changed 3 Generations
Four years ago, Misha and Vika's life changed forever. On a cold, rainy Sunday, Vika was walking down the road with her little girl when Lifesong teammates Alexander and Tatiana stopped to give her a lift on their way to church. This simple act of kindness was a…
How God Changed Everything for Galia
In Ukraine, one of our goals is to help orphan grads successfully transition into adult living. Galia's story is one example of the way God is using your prayer and support to accomplish this purpose. Galia's mother battled alcoholism. When Galia was 9 years old, she and…
Hope for Young Moms in Ukraine
In Ukraine, one of our goals is to help break the orphan cycle. One way we do that in is by providing continued love and support to orphan grads as they transition into adult living. A few years ago, Natasha, one of our Ukrainian team members who is…