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Her father left when Bertha was just two months old. For a while, her father would visit once in a while for a few minutes, but then, when Bertha was 8, he stopped visiting altogether. Bertha internalized her father’s absence, believing she was the reason she didn’t have a father.

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Daka* was born into a loving family, the youngest of seven children. When he was young, his father passed away, leaving him and his six siblings to be raised by a single mother. As his mother struggled to provide, Daka was invited to attend Lifesong school in Zambia where he received Gospel-centered, holistic care at no cost.

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Veronica’s chances of graduating from school were slim. Only 27% of girls complete upper secondary school in Zambia; among the most economically poor children in Zambia, this number falls to only 3%. This was Veronica’s story. During the day, Veronica’s mother did piecework—odd jobs in the community—to help provide for the family, while Veronica’s older brother Ezron attended school at Lifesong.

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Up until the age of 12, Mary lived in a fully functioning body until an unknown sickness caused her to lose capacity in elements of her body and brain. Because of pervasive beliefs that disability is the result of witchcraft practices, Mary was left with little support or resources.

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For many girls in Zambia, education beyond grade 6 is only a dream due to a lack of adequate schools and poverty. At Lifesong Zambia, our hope for every child we serve is for them to not only reach their dreams but ultimately live in the abundance of life with Jesus Christ.

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In addition to teaching the students what they need to graduate, our teammates in Zambia remain committed to preparing them for adulthood. Beyond starting a vocational school and teaching employable job skills, Lifesong Zambia has created a series of businesses that employ orphan graduates and caregivers.

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William grew up with both of his parents along with his 5 siblings. When William was 9 years old, his parents separated after many arguments that were not resolved. From that point on, William and his siblings were raised by their mother in Chipata Compound.

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As our followers in North America know, Christmas is a big deal in Western culture; every home has decked its halls, stores are bustling with customers, and there is a general sentiment of holiday cheer about the streets. However, this isn’t the reality for everyone.

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Do you remember that feeling of walking across the stage, receiving your diploma, and waving goodbye to your high school years? For some, it may not have been that long ago, while for others, it may feel like a distant memory.

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The Lifesong Vocational Technical Centre is a trade school that was opened in 2021 as an opportunity for students who were not excelling academically but had the desire to learn other skills that could open career opportunities.

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At Lifesong, we have always found it important to make education an enjoyable experience where our students take ownership for their learning and feel involved in the process. One way we do this is by taking them on education tours.

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Margaret’s husband passed away, leaving her with 6 children to care for. With the help of Lifesong, Margaret has been able to provide for her family through her job at Baluba Valley Farms. Despite the tragedy in her life, Margaret is a testimony of triumph.

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Because of a generous donor, we were able to build a container building. Once it is finished, it will be the home to four new classrooms, which is needed as we prepare to welcome 110 new students. Upstairs the space will be used as a conference room for staff meetings, seminars, and workshops.

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