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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…
When Kids Go to School in Zambia
For years, you've faithfully loved and served orphans and vulnerable kids in Zambia, so we're excited to share what God is doing with your support. Here's what's happening— First, an introduction. The large Chipata Compound near Kitwe is marked by poverty. The majority of people living here do…
Story of Redemption: Meet Costace
We're back with another Story of Redemption featuring orphaned and vulnerable kids around the world who have been reached by people like you. Each story begins with brokenness … but each ends with God’s grace. So today, we're honored to introduce you to Costace— Costace lost his parents at…
Story of Redemption: Meet Albina
Here in the office, our team recently put together some Stories of Redemption about children and families around the globe who have been reached by people like you. Each story begins with brokenness … but each ends with God’s grace. Here is one of the stories we were honored…
We’re Praising God in Zambia. See Why.
You are making a difference in the lives of our students in Zambia and around the world, thanks to your prayer and support. Here's a recent update from our team— Even during this global pandemic ... God is protecting and providing, and we are thankful. For example,…
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…
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— …
Life Touching Life: Bupe’s Story
Despite her bright smile, Bupe has known more than her share of heartache. At just 10 years old, Bupe's dad died, leaving her mom to care for four kids in Zambia. As a result, Bupe and her family had a hard time putting food on the table. And…
Exciting News: School is Back in Session in Zambia!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids around the world. We're excited to share some good news today from Kristie Cobb and our team in Zambia–. . Life in 2020 hasn't been easy for anyone under any circumstances ... So imagine life in 2020 in a developing country! There…