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News from Ukraine: Thursday, June 15
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. World Refugee Day is this coming Monday. While this day has been internationally recognized for the last 21 years, this February, it took on new meaning within the Lifesong family. With over 20 years of…
Faces on the Frontline: Relief & Evacuation In Ukraine
War in Ukraine rages on. Despite relief efforts, civilians are now being targeted, and infrastructure in major cities has been devastated. Over 10 million people—nearly a quarter of Ukraine’s population—have fled their homes seeking safety. Of those who have evacuated, 4.3 million have crossed the border into neighboring…
Q&A with One of the Last Adoptive Families Out of Ukraine
In February 2022, the Jagge family's amazing adoption journey went viral as they left Ukraine just days before the Russian invasion began. But this Lifesong family's road to adoption started long before they set foot in Ukraine. And even with their son home, their journey is only getting…
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 Place to Call Home: Elena’s Story
Elena was just 3 years old when her mother passed away. Leaving her alone with her father. His alcohol abuse led to his death nine years later. From there, she bounced between the homes of different relatives, eventually ending up in an orphanage in Ukraine. Thankfully, God would…
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,…
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…