Peter was alone and abandoned when he met our team in Zambia. His parents died and his extended family left him, so our team provided safe housing and holistic, Gospel-centered care. When Peter started going to school, our team nurtured his unique skills and interests, eventually leading him…

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.

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.

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…

When we were introduced to Mary it was apparent that she was in need of care and attention. Mary is paralyzed, and her family struggled to provide her with basic necessities, let alone the additional support needed for her disability...

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.

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.

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 a nearby compound. This compound is home to nearly all students at William's school.

As our supporters 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.