Her father got sick in the morning.

By that evening he was at the hospital. By the end of that evening he was gone.

“He wasn’t sick for so many days,” Dyness says. “It was just a moment.”

She was nine years old, and her dad had been her closest friend.

“I was shattered. I stopped talking. And I stopped playing. I would just sit there alone, thinking about him. It kind of cut me off from everyone.”

She had lost the love of a father. And she did not yet know that another Father was already holding her together, and would continue every day of her life.

Dyness was one of nine children.

Her mother buried her husband and went looking for work. But according to Dyness, “She did not finish school, so she didn’t have any certificates to get the proper job that would pay her very well.”

So she washed other people’s clothes. Cleaned other people’s houses. Looked after other people’s children so that her own could eat.

But then word traveled in the community that a school was enrolling. Somebody said it in passing and Dyness’ mother heard it, and she did what she had been doing every day since burying her husband: she went and inquired.

“That’s how I got to Lifesong,” Dyness says. “And by the grace of God, I was selected.”

Dyness was twelve when she arrived at Lifesong.

In her words, “It was tough, because I had to learn things I had never heard of.”

And, by her own admission, she was tough.

“When I first came to Lifesong, I was a very rude and disrespectful girl. I didn’t respect teachers and elders, so teachers would be afraid of me.”

One afternoon, everything came to a head, and Dyness was suspended and sent home.

But—even then—God was still holding her. He had been holding Dyness the whole time she was making herself impossible to hold. Scripture calls God a father to the fatherless. Not a substitute—a father. The kind who does not flinch when a grieving girl tests Him.

A short time later, Lifesong invited her back to school.

“After I came back, that was when I started seeking God.”

She attended devotions in the morning before class and devotions again in the evening. She listened to fellow students telling their stories. Then one night a friend told a story that sounded like her own.

“I got encouraged. She was happy. Why? That was my moment when I started really wanting to know Christ more, and personally.”

And then she did meet Jesus—at camp with her fellow students while listening to a pastor share the good news of the Gospel.

“I gave my life to Christ. It gives me joy, gives me strength, guides me. Without Him I would not be here today.”

After graduating from secondary school, Dyness enrolled at the Lifesong Vocational Training Center.

She earned her advanced certificate in food production. Then she went on for further training in general hospitality—catering, housekeeping, reception. “It gave me more understanding of people. How to deal with the people I’m serving food to.”

Then Lifesong called. They were hiring former students. An internship first, and then a job. And Dyness accepted.

Today she cooks and serves at Lifesong School. She makes the meals for children who are sitting where she once sat.

And her work impacts more than the students. She lives with her grandmother now and provides for her, and for the siblings under that roof.

Today there is a young woman in Zambia who gets up before the students do.

Just years ago she was one of them. She was the little girl missing her father, daring every adult in that building to give up on her the way she had already decided they would.

Nobody did. And so now she is the one who doesn’t give up on others.

“There are still pupils going through the same thing that I went through. So I feel like I can also be there for others, like teachers were there for me.”

Feeding a hungry child is good. Educating her is even better. But Lifesong is after something even more: orphans becoming leaders. Students introduced to Jesus Christ and equipped to lead in their own homes and their own communities.

Dyness is now one of those leaders.

She loves Jesus. She has a good job that provides for her family. And she has become a leader.

This is what orphans becoming leaders actually looks like—a young woman who was carried, who now carries others.

God did that. He held a nine-year-old girl who had stopped talking and He held her through every year she spent grieving. He used givers who contributed to an education for a girl they would never meet, and staff who opened the gate a second time and welcomed her back in.

Yes, Dyness lost her father in a single evening. But she has spent every year since being held by another One. And now there are children in Zambia being encouraged by a young woman who knows exactly how it feels.

We are so grateful to share a glimpse of what God is doing here in Liberia. Through mentorship, we are watching young people grow in faith, discover their gifts, and become leaders who invest in others.

Thank you for standing with us and caring about the next generation. As you read these praises and prayer requests, we invite you to celebrate with us and pray for what God is continuing to do in Liberia.

—Liberia Team

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When a child grows up without the support of a family,

the teenage years can bring a new set of challenges. They are learning to navigate relationships, identity, faith, and the future. All while preparing for adulthood.

Young adults need more than a safe place to grow up. They need someone to walk alongside them, challenge them, and encourage them to help discover the leaders God created them to be.

That is why our team in Liberia began a mentorship program for teenagers growing up in their care.

One of those teenagers was Grace.

Grace became an orphan as a result of the Ebola outbreak. She graduated high school and went on to teacher’s college, where she discovered a passion for working with children.

Grace soon began investing in younger girls through Sunday school, discipleship, and Girls to Girls devotionals.

For young girls, Grace became more than a mentor. She became the big sister they needed—a safe place to find guidance and encouragement as they navigated growing up.

Someone believed in Grace, and she went on to become that person for someone else.

That is the heart of our mentorship program.

What began with seven boys and three girls has now equipped more than 21 young leaders to serve through discipleship, tutoring, outreach, missions, and community service.

Each week, teenagers learn about character, integrity, spiritual formation, teamwork, and leadership—and then put those lessons into practice.

Abraham, a participant in the mentorship program, says,

“I was given the chance to help my friends and that help has shaped the way I see myself. I think I am carrying them on my shoulders too because they see me as their big brother and leader.”

A child who once needed someone to walk beside them becomes the person walking beside someone else.

This is how leadership becomes a legacy. One young person investing in the next, creating a cycle of hope, faith, and purpose.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in Liberia experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

Watching God work in David’s life has been a beautiful reminder that His love is steadfast. Through the faithful presence of a mentor, a local church, and God’s Word, David is discovering that even in life’s hardest seasons, God never leaves His children.

Thank you for partnering with us to walk alongside orphaned young adults like David. Undoubtedly, your prayers and generosity help create opportunities for them to experience the hope of the Gospel, meaningful relationships, and the steadfast love of Christ.

—Bolivia Team

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Some questions have no easy answers.

Where is God?
Has He always been there?
Can I trust Him?

Specifically, for a young man aging out of care, these are not abstract questions. They are reality. Turning 18 in a children’s home doesn’t feel like freedom. It feels like a door closing behind you and no map for what’s ahead. Independence, yes. But also loneliness. Uncertainty. Wounds that haven’t finished—or maybe even started—healing.

David* knows.

His childhood taught him abandonment before it taught him anything else. Rejection was familiar. Hurt was the norm. So when he walked out of the children’s home at 18, he carried more than a bag of belongings. He carried years of pain that made him wonder if God was present. If God had ever been present.

Here’s what David didn’t know yet:

His doubt could not undo God’s love.

His faith wavered, but God’s love never did. That’s the thing about steadfastness—it doesn’t depend on the one being held. It depends on the One doing the holding.

So David started attending a local church with other young adults who had aged out like he had. First, they opened the book of Daniel together. Then, week after week, sermon after sermon, conversation after conversation with his mentor, one truth kept surfacing:

Through every trial, God remained steadfast.

The fire came. But God remained. The lions came. But God remained. The empire changed hands and the kings changed names but God remained.

David heard the stories and said—

“I want to have faith like Daniel’s friends!”

But today, David is learning something even better than that.

David is learning that faith was never about earning God’s love.

It’s about trusting what Jesus already did.

Daniel’s friends didn’t make God faithful by being brave; they were brave because their God was already faithful.

And God is still making Himself known—through His people. David’s church has welcomed him as family. His pastor welcomes him with a hug every week. A small thing, maybe. But to a young man who spent years wondering if he was seen, that hug preaches. It says: you are seen, known, and loved.

Above all, David knows he is not alone. He never was.

Finally, thank you for the part you are playing in David’s story—and in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help children in Bolivia like David experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

3 farms. 2 countries. Separated by over 4,000 miles of land and sea—

Lifesong Farms Ukraine and Lifesong Farms Zambia are united by a shared mission: providing dignified employment, training, and spiritual development, so families can stay together and more orphans can know the joy and purpose of Jesus.

Our teams employ orphan graduates and caregivers to grow, harvest, and sell strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in Ukraine and Zambia. The result is not just produce, but orphans becoming leaders at work, within their families, and in their communities.

And 100% of the proceeds go toward furthering the ministry to orphaned and vulnerable children.

Every day, orphan graduates and caregivers arrive at work, eager to be with other believers—a place where they feel seen, known, and loved. They participate in devotions and grow together with their coworkers. They learn new skills, build work ethic, and explore innovative technologies to improve farm processes, productivity, and quality.

Despite war in Ukraine and struggles with poverty in Zambia, our teams export hundreds of thousands of pounds of produce to France, Spain, the Netherlands, India, and the UAE and sell them locally within Ukraine and Zambia too.

A ministry leader shares:

“Clients who purchase their berries can’t get enough, frequently asking for more than are available.”

Your support makes this possible.

Alexey’s Story

Alexey is one of the young orphan graduates working at Lifesong Farms Ukraine.

When he was a child, his alcoholic parents were unable to provide the stability he and his two older brothers needed. So they were placed in an orphanage. But hope was lacking.

Until, one day, Alexey met our team members who introduced him to God’s love.

As a teenager, Alexey moved into a transition home where he continued to be mentored by our team. He began to understand the value of hard work, responsibility, and Christian community. He attended Christian camps, and his faith grew. And later, he found belonging—working, serving, and learning practical skills at Lifesong Ukraine Farms.

Tragedy struck when Alexey’s older brother was killed, defending Ukraine at war. And suddenly, Alexey’s faith became real. As he wrestled with hard questions, God met him there.

Today, Alexey works on the engineering and technical support team on the farm, helping with welding, repairs, and maintaining farm machinery. He is supported by a family of believers who know his story and believe God has a good plan for his life.

This is the impact of Jesus, family, and jobs. Your generous giving to Lifesong sustainable businesses makes a way for orphans to embrace the good plans God has for their lives.

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

It’s easy to take for granted the safety net a family provides. But orphaned and vulnerable young adults aging out of care in South Korea know just how hard belonging is to come by.

Because of your support, the young adults we serve are matched with mentors who walk with them for two to four years. During that time, mentees build confidence, ask questions, receive support from someone who cares, and experience the love of Jesus in a tangible way.

Check out what some of our current mentors have to say about being a mentor below.

—South Korea Team

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What happens when an orphaned young adult ages out of care with no family to call?

For many orphans in South Korea, adulthood doesn’t begin with celebration; it begins with uncertainty.

After aging out of care, orphaned and vulnerable young adults face overwhelming pressure to navigate life on their own. They’re expected to find housing, manage finances, pursue higher education or employment, and build a future, all without the steady encouragement and support that families provide.

In a culture where orphaned young adults can face deep social stigma and isolation, the risks of depression and hopelessness are real.

But your support helps make something extraordinary possible.

Through our mentorship program, orphaned young adults are paired with a mentor who faithfully walks with them for two to four years. They commit to weekly phone calls, monthly outings, prayer, encouragement, and genuine friendship.

These relationships provide something every young person needs: someone who stays.

One mentor, HeeYoung, has seen firsthand how life-changing mentorship can be. She shares:

“I think this program actually saves lives. It ignites a spark of life in the mentees’ hearts. After leaving an orphanage, orphaned young adults are exposed to many risks. But through the mentorship program, even when life is hard, there’s someone holding onto them and praying for them. When a mentor becomes that fence of protection, the kids can experience true freedom.”

Through family-like belonging, young adults in South Korea can experience what it means to be seen, known, and loved. It’s about pointing them to the hope found in Jesus, while helping them build confidence that they can succeed.

Nayeon, another mentor shares:

“Mentorship isn’t a 500-meter sprint; it’s a marathon. It’s a journey where the mentors get to share their lives with their mentees. No matter what state they’re in, the young adults who come into this community are loved and accepted just as they are. And as they begin to feel a sense of accomplishment and belonging here, their self-esteem grows. It’s about caring for souls, not one person trying to care for many souls, but giving one-on-one care.”

The young adults discover they are capable of more than they imagined.

As mentors model the love of Christ, pray with their mentees, and remind them of their God-given worth, they grow academically, emotionally, spiritually, and professionally because someone believes in them.

Jay, another mentor, has experienced that growth in action. In his words:

“Do not underestimate the power of simply showing up. It can be difficult, but it will be worth it. You get to change someone else’s life, and at the same time, your life will also change.”

Because of people who have made the decision to simply show up, orphaned young adults are finding hope, building confidence, and becoming the leaders God created them to be.

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in South Korea experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

Transformation can come from even a few days of intentional time spent with God. The orphaned and vulnerable children and young adults we serve in Haiti recently experienced this at a 5-day spiritual retreat.

We prayed that this event would be a turning point for many children, that they would come to know Jesus more fully. Today, we are seeing the fruit of that prayer.

Thank you for supporting the ministry, so orphans can learn, grow, connect with friends and mentors, and study God’s Word together, a priceless and eternal gift.

—Haiti Team

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Orphaned children and young adults recently gathered for a 5-day spiritual retreat in Haiti.

The retreat, led by our team, centered on one invitation from Proverbs 23:26: “My son, give me your heart.”

From morning devotions before sunrise to worship, prayer, team activities, service opportunities, and evenings around the campfire, every part of the retreat was intentionally designed to help the children we serve get to know Jesus more deeply and discover the life He invites them to live.

Our team prayed for the retreat to have a great impact. And as the days unfolded, change became clear as the children we serve began to contemplate what it means to choose obedience over rebellion, humility over pride, service over selfishness, gratitude over complaint, and forgiveness over bitterness.

One powerful story belongs to a girl named Veronette.

In recent months, Veronette’s behavior had become problematic, causing ministry leaders to reevaluate if she would be able to stay in the program. But during a powerful time of worship and prayer, the Holy Spirit moved in Veronette’s heart, and she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.

The transformation was evident. Now, Veronette experiences peace, authentic joy, and freedom that comes only through Christ.

Each day of camp began with a devotion and continued with Bible teachings, worship, Scripture memory, prayer, and conversations that encouraged every student to grow in their faith.

One student, Wilner, described it this way:

“I did not see the time pass. Each day, I wanted to hear more of the Word of God. The time felt too short.”

Another student, Widelene, experienced the freedom of forgiveness in Christ:

“I learned to forgive, because I know that God forgives me when I do what is wrong.”

These moments remind us that the greatest transformation happens when hearts encounter Jesus.

Orphaned and vulnerable children also grew as leaders through sports, teamwork, practical life lessons, and opportunities to serve others. One afternoon, the group served the local deaf community, where simple acts of kindness became powerful reminders of Christ’s love.

Jonise shared:

“Visiting the deaf community deeply moved me. I understood that serving is not only about speaking; it is about acting. While playing with them, I felt pure joy. I discovered that the impact of a simple moment can be eternal.”

Just as important were the relationships that formed and deepened throughout the week.

Erline reflected,

“This was not just a camp. I found mentors who will guide me and advise me for my future.”

That kind of encouragement doesn’t end when camp is over. It’s part of the ongoing Gospel-centered, holistic care your generosity makes possible as young people continue growing into adulthood among those who know them, love them, and point them to Jesus.

Though the retreat lasted only five days, the good work God began in the hearts of the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve is just beginning.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in Haiti experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

As we walk alongside orphaned and vulnerable children, we see God at work in every story. Though each child is unique, they are connected through shared experiences of resilience, curiosity, and hope.

Rolando is one of these children. Through education and encouragement, we are watching how God uses moments of learning and growth to shape futures like his.

Thank you for standing with us. Your prayers and support make it possible for children like Rolando to step into their dreams with confidence.

—Bolivia Team

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At just 10-years-old, Rolando* has deep determination and a heart that’s eager to learn.

After losing his father to illness when he was 7, he began supporting his family, alongside his older brother. Now, his mother lives with a health condition that limits what she is able to do. Even through these challenges, he continues to move forward with determination.

Our team provides Rolando with Gospel-centered care and education, helping him to grow.

To him, education is more than a classroom. It is an opportunity to dream.

A team member in Bolivia says it best:

“Rolando has a habit of looking at the world as if it were a field waiting to be discovered.”

In the classroom, Rolando found a place where he can learn, make mistakes, try again, and discover what he is capable of. Each new skill and every challenge he overcomes becomes a reminder that his future is full of possibility.

As he tries new things, confidence begins to take root.

Through education, encouragement, and the love of Christ, Rolando is discovering his God-given potential. He has learned that his story isn’t defined by what he has faced but by the hope God continues to grow within him. He is starting to believe he has purpose, gifts, and a future worth pursuing.

We are reminded of Proverbs 22:6, which says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

We believe God is planting seeds of hope, resilience, and faith in Rolando’s life. And with care, those seeds will continue to grow.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in Bolivia experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.

The world is changing its mind about adoption.

You can feel it if you’re paying attention. The word, adoption, used to mean love. Now, it arrives with a raised eyebrow. The documentaries are sharper. The headlines are colder.

The Church called adoption sacred—now the culture is learning to call it suspect.

Here’s what we cannot do. We cannot pretend the critique is entirely unfair. Because it isn’t.

There have been children treated like inventory, mothers handed a pen before they were given the truth, homes that promised to be a haven and became something else, and grief told to smile for the photo.

So let the record show:
where adoption was done as a transaction, it was done wrong.
Where it erased a child’s history, it was done wrong.
Where it asked a mother to disappear, it was done wrong.

We do not defend the wrong. We learn from it. And we do better.

But also hear me—

In Guatemala, we have the privilege of walking alongside young mothers and their children as they discover safety, healing, and the love of Jesus. This story is a reminder that even in the midst of deep brokenness, God is still working. He is restoring what has been lost, bringing healing where there has been hurt, and creating new beginnings where they once seemed impossible.

As you read Adelina’s story, we invite you to celebrate the courage, faith, and restoration God is bringing to her life.

Thank you for caring about stories like hers and for joining us in believing that every child matters.

—Guatemala Team

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At just 13 years old,

Adelina* came to our ministry in Guatemala as a mother, a survivor, and carrying burdens too great to bear alone.

She was pregnant and had endured deep pain and hardship. But with our team, she found a safe place where she could begin to heal: a place where our team sees her, loves her, and reminds her that her story is not defined by the tragedies she experienced.

Then, for the first time in her life, Adelina stepped into a classroom. As she discovered her love for learning, the letters she learned became part of her restoration story.

One day, Adelina handed a ministry leader an envelope filled with Bible verses she had written as handwriting practice. She couldn’t fully read the words yet, but she knew there was something powerful about them. And she was right!

God’s Word was already restoring the brokenness she felt.

After the birth of her baby girl, healing began to take root. She made a promise that her daughter would never experience the pain she had endured.

With courage, she shared her story and revealed that her younger sister was still facing the same abuse she had suffered. Because she spoke up, our team rescued her sister and brought her to safety as well.

Today, these sisters are walking a new path.

They recently chose to follow Jesus and were baptized, declaring that tragedies from their past will not have the final word.

Their journey of restoration is just beginning—but God is already moving in mighty ways.

He is restoring broken places.
He is restoring families.
He is restoring futures.

Through God’s love and His people, orphaned and vulnerable children and families are finding healing, freedom, and a future filled with purpose.

*names changed to protect the identities of the children we serve

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Will you help orphaned and vulnerable children in Guatemala experience the hope of the Gospel?

When you give to Lifesong, you show orphaned and vulnerable children they are seen, known, and loved through Gospel-centered holistic care. Thanks to TMG Foundation, 100% of your gift goes directly to helping orphaned and vulnerable children.