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See What God Is Doing in India! | India Update
God is doing big things in India because of your prayer and support! Meet Anand Anand found Mercy Home when his hostel shut down and he needed a place to stay. Anand was orphaned and in the 10th grade. His teachers cared deeply about him and reached out…
2017: An Exciting Look Back
We believe God calls us to care for orphans and those who cannot care for themselves—at home and abroad. To that end, we are more committed than ever to global orphan care, adoption, and foster care. In 2017, our resolve grew stronger, our supporters gave generously, and by…
Life Touching Life | Lifesong Ukraine
It was a very eventful recent Christmas season with various programs and big events! Here is a brief recap of what God is doing in Ukraine through your prayer and support-- Our first Christmas event was a New Life meeting for 40 young women and their 25 children…
13 Famous People Who Were Adopted
Since adoption receivesnegative publicity at times,it's nice to read about adoptees who grew up to do interesting or extraordinary things with their lives. Here are 13 examples. *Important to note: while these names are largely recognizable, every life is equally valued in the eyes of God. Every child…
Cakes and Donuts and Pies! | Liberia Update
The aroma of fresh-baked bread or cookies ... These days, you can follow your nose to Lifesong Liberia's vocational classes where the girls are learning to bake. Over 20 of our girls from both the Rehab and Marshall homes are participating in a baking/catering unit as part of…
"I Don't Want This Child" | Ukraine Country Update
My name is Svetya and I am 22 years old. When I was one year old, my mom left me in a baby house. She simply brought me to the orphanage and said, “I don’t want this child.” After staying there for six years, I was transferred to…
Her Name Once Meant “Devil”… Today, It Means “Wished For”
Eight-year-old Mary was not always named "Mary." Her given name literally meant "devil" when she and her brother were found by Lifesong staff in Cambodia six months ago, a telling description of the struggle within Mary's family. But no child escapes God's care, and our Heavenly Father had big…
How to Teach Your Kids to Care for the Fatherless
If we truly believe everybody can do something to care for orphans, this means even our children have something to contribute. But, like most important life lessons, our kids must be taught that caring for the fatherless is an important task and that they have an important role. Here are…
How Your School Can Reach Orphaned & Vulnerable Children
School is a good place to learn life-changing principles and ideas. So why not use the school year to educate students on the needs of peers around the world--specifically orphaned and vulnerable children? With a little time and effort, schools can make a tremendous impact on the lives of children in…
See What God Is Doing for Our Students in Liberia!
God has been doing big things for students and families in Liberia! The end of the academic year signals a break in classes and homework, and--for many of our kids--a milestone reached. Last month, Lifesong Liberia had more graduates than ever from kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades, and our…