Stories of hope

Empowering Lives Through Your Generosity

Empowering Lives Through Your Generosity

Ensuring safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments for all children is critical to our work at LUV. Our local partners provide physical protection and spiritual counseling to help the children in our anti-trafficking network become empowered and grow in resiliency. 

Easter Hope for Kids in Sudan like Romani

Easter Hope for Kids in Sudan like Romani

Romani*, whose story reflects the harsh realities faced by many in Sudan. After enduring months on the run, Romani and his mother have finally found safety. His home city of Omdurman (a critical point for supply routes near to Khartoum) was besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), his house was destroyed, their goods were taken, and his family’s lives upended…

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Elizabeth Achol Atak: A Face of the Future

Elizabeth Achol Atak: A Face of the Future

Meet Elizabeth Achol Atak, affectionately known as Achol “Tall” due to her 6’3″ stature, is not just tall in height but also character — a blend of leadership, compassion, and humor. With Achol Tall around, things get accomplished with her vibrant spirit…

Teresa Akon: A Face of Progress

Teresa Akon: A Face of Progress

At 50, Teresa, a remarkable women whose journey with LUV’s anti-trafficking network began at a pivotal juncture in her life. At 33, widowed and amidst the havoc of war, she navigated the responsibility of nurturing six children…

Elkanah Dut Deng: A Face of Change

Elkanah Dut Deng: A Face of Change

Meet Elkanah Dut Deng, a remarkable testament to the power of resilience and hope. His journey is an inspiring story of transformation, made possible through the incredible work of our partners in South Sudan…

Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: Vasu Tolia Fine Art

Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: Vasu Tolia Fine Art

We are excited to announce our newest corporate sponsor: Vasu Tolia Fine Art who will be donating 20% from art sales by purchasers who notate LUV as their preferred charity. Learn more…

Introducing Ashton Wylie — LUV’s New Advancement Assistant

Introducing Ashton Wylie — LUV’s New Advancement Assistant

We are thrilled to introduce Ashton Wylie as the latest addition to the Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV) team. As our newest Advancement Assistant, Ashton brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for making a difference in the lives of the marginalized and vulnerable…

Dut Deng’s Poem on Hope

Dut Deng’s Poem on Hope

A poem by NLM alumni, now teacher, Elkanah Dut Deng for the 20th Celebration of New Life Ministry in 2023:   "Hope" is something without feathers that perches on our souls and sings a tune without words and never stops at all.   The voice of one James Lual...

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