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The Gift of Learning to Read and Write: Eunice’s Story
When Eunice was 8 years old, her father died, leaving her mother to care for four children alone. The oldest of her siblings, Eunice bore much responsibility with her mom. It was a continual challenge for Eunice’s mother to provide food and clothing for her children, let…
Restoring Hope for Orphans in Liberia: Jerry’s Story
Liberia's 14-year civil war from 1989–2003 created over 100,000 orphans. Jerry was one of hundreds of orphans in Liberia who fled to the forest for safety. But even as he and other kids found refuge from the violence of war, they had no family to love or care…
Celebrating a Graduation in Liberia
81 students in Liberia graduated with vocational skills from Lifesong Vocational School on January 21, 2023. It was the second-ever Lifesong Vocational School graduation, and by the grace of God, students graduated in the following studies: Computer ScienceCosmetologyCulinary TrainingElectrical EngineeringGeneral ConstructionInterior DesignTailoring Computer science classroom Cosmetology classroom Electrical…
Raising Hope for Teens in Liberia
We met Andrew 14 years ago. One of our teens, Andrew was orphaned at a young age. So he attended Lifesong Christian Academy from Grade 1 to 12 because of generous givers like you. Last year, Andrew graduated high school and is now enrolled at Lifesong Vocational College,…
Now He Wants to Go Back to His Village in Liberia
Don't miss this powerful story from Liberia. David Platt famously said, "Orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names; but once you know, everything changes." People like you took interest in a boy named Andrew. Here's what happened next. Our team in Liberia writes— Andrew…
You Helped Him Dream: Paul’s Story
"Before coming to Lifesong in 2016, I lived in an orphanage." For Paul, life in the orphanage wasn't easy. He lived apart from his family. His classmates were constantly fighting. His peers were abusing alcohol. "I wasn't serious with my Christian life," he explains. "I used to pretend…
Story of Redemption: Meet Albina
Albina was just 7 years old when her grandparents died in a house fire. Just a few years earlier, her mom and dad both died, as well. With the only caregivers she had ever known now gone, she moved nearly six hours away to live with her uncle.…
Introducing Lifesong Liberia Vocational College!
We don't want any child or young adult to be left behind in Liberia. Which is a challenge since very few students have the academic ability or financial means to attend school, vocational college, or university. Liberia remains one of the poorest countries in the world. 80% of…
Wanted & Loved: An Update from Liberia
Thank you for caring about kids in need around the world. Enjoy this recent update from our team in Liberia— Many years ago, we took in 4 children who couldn't hear. These kids came from a region of Liberia called Nimba and had no knowledge of their…
Education: A Path out of Poverty
In Zambia, nearly 60% of children live in poor households, and 45% live in extreme poverty. So the needs of the country—and specifically the children—are great. Most children lack adequate access to nutrition, water, housing, and education. In fact, according to Trading Economics, less than 17% of the population…