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From Tragedy to Triumph: Meet Margaret
Margaret is an employee at Baluba Valley Farm. Walk into the Farm Shop, and you'll be greeted with a kind smile from Margaret. Her job is to sell fresh milk, produce, meat, and other groceries to the local community. Additionally, she wraps meat from the butcher, works in…
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…
5 First Steps You Can Take to Live Out James 1:27
Many of us are familiar with James 1:27— "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." But few of us can name practical ways to…
Our 100% Pledge to You
For years, we've made a bold pledge: 100% of your donation will directly help children in need. But what, exactly, does that mean? And how does it apply to you? Here are 3 quick things to know about our 100% pledge— 1. Your gift does not pay…
Visit Uganda from Right Where You’re Sitting!
As much as we'd love to take you to Uganda and show you first-hand what God is doing through your faithful prayer and support, we know this isn't the right time. So we're bringing the ministry in Uganda to you. Keep scrolling to take the Uganda Virtual Vision Trip... Welcome…
Valentine’s Day: What It Should Mean to Christians
Valentine's Day. Most people either love it or hate it. So what should it mean to people who love Jesus? Valentine's Day--much like Santa at Christmas--began in legend with ties to a saint from early Christianity. Also like Santa and Christmas, Valentine's Day has morphed into something completely…
Called to Care for Orphans? Start here.
2.7 billion people living around the world today have never heard the name of Jesus. That's the equivalent of China's and India's population combined. Some of these people live in countries where worshiping God would almost certainly be a death sentence, while others just haven't been told. Further,…
Love One: Sponsor a Child
Love was at the heart of Jesus' earthly ministry. And since we know that love is action, we have an opportunity for you: Child sponsorship! For as little as $34/month, Lifesong child sponsors show Christ's love to one child in need. Sponsorship creates connection—other than in-country staff, you…
The Impact of Sports in Orphan Care
In Ukraine, an estimated 250 children enter the orphanage system every day. In the United States, the average public school has 520 students. Which means, every 2.5 days, the equivalent of an entire U.S. public school goes to live in orphanages in Ukraine. Orphanages, alone, aren't equipped to…
Using Scripture to Lift Up the Child You Sponsor
You know their name. Maybe you have access to their age, photo, a favorite activity. Other than that, the child you sponsor may feel like a mystery. So how do you pray for a vulnerable child when you don't know their specific needs? Thankfully, God knows them fully, so…