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Two Weeks of Invasion: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. This invasion directly impacted Lifesong Ukraine's hundreds of staff and thousands of children. It's now been two weeks since war broke out. Yet our team continues to report the incredible goodness of God even during this devastating…
Updates and Prayer Requests from Ukraine
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. Update: March 22, 2022, 3 PM CST— Your prayers have been especially needed and visible over the last few days. Around 4:00 on Saturday morning, a Russian military aircraft dropped eight bombs onto one…
Pray With Us for Ukraine?
By now, you've heard about the current unrest in Ukraine. Our hearts and prayers continue to be with the children and staff in-country, for whom our concern grows daily. Please continue praying with us for our kids and team, as well as nearly 42 million Ukrainians waiting to…
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…
See the Impact You Are Making This Year!
You are making an impact on children and families around the world. God truly delights to bring beauty from ashes. We know from our own story—in which God ultimately used a failing food business to start the ministry of Lifesong—and we believe we're seeing His ability to make…
It’s Really Happening! | Summer Camp in Ukraine
Though we recently shared this important update from our team in Ukraine, we're excited to have some more good news about what God is doing now that summer has officially begun. Our team in Ukraine writes— This summer season here in Ukraine is busy! We have so many…
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,…
What’s Happening on the Farm in Zambia?
We love sustainable business and what it represents. Among its many benefits, sustainable business generates revenue to fuel orphan care projects, provides employment for caregivers, and creates future jobs for orphans as they age out of the system. Here's an exciting update about our farm in Zambia— …
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…
3 Women Who Will Inspire You Today
Meet Ruslana, Lulune, and Tiffany. While these three women live in different corners of the world, they're united in two ways. First, as sisters in Christ. Second, as colaborers on behalf of orphaned and vulnerable children. These women aren't making headlines around the world. But they are faithfully…