Stories of hope
Celebrating 20 Years of Empowerment and Transformation in Warzones
This January, Lift Up the Vulnerable celebrates a monumental milestone — our 20th anniversary. Two decades of empowering and protecting children and women in some of the world’s most devastated warzones. What began in 2005 with a small, dedicated team from Alabama and South Sudan, united by a shared vision to help the most vulnerable children, has blossomed into a global network of over 500 leaders across the US, Kenya, Sudan, and South Sudan.
Be Part of the Impact in 2025
As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to share that we surpassed our year-end fundraising goal and secured our matching grant of $250,000 — doubling the impact of every gift! Thanks to our supporters, we’re able to protect, educate, and provide economic opportunities in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places.
Changemakers: From Compassion to Action
Investing in local leaders like James, Peter, and Salma is vital to our anti-trafficking work in warzones. Along with 176 local leaders, 23 paid interns, 18 farm leaders, and 231 contract workers, these men and women from Sudan and South Sudan are transforming lives and in 2024, they will create safe, supportive spaces for over 1,428 children and support an additional 3,584 family members.
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Maximize Your Impact: Year-End Giving Opportunities with LUV
As we approach the end of 2024, there are opportunities to maximize your impact. Whether you itemize deductions or not, there may be current tax benefits that make now an excellent time to support LUV’s mission.
Be the Spark that Ignites Change
At Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV), your support is more than a donation — it’s the catalyst for transformation. Your commitment fuels local leaders who are rebuilding communities in Sudan and South Sudan, offering protection, education, and hope in places where conflict and crisis have left deep scars. This holiday season, we invite you to be part of this mission to bring peace, stability, and opportunity to those who need it most.
Changemakers: From Struggle to Self-Sufficiency
Salma, a resilient 50-year-old woman from South Sudan, knows life’s hardships.
Her community, near the Ugandan border, is plagued by conflict and extreme poverty. Yet, despite these struggles, the area benefits from good rainfall, making it suitable for farming — a blessing that Salma has recently begun to fully embrace.
Voices of Resilience: Navigating the Crisis in Sudan
Register today to join this critical virtual panel conversation. Learn about the current crisis in Sudan, gain insights into how you can make a difference, and connect with voices on the ground.
Changemakers: From Orphan to Leader
In this season of gratitude, we’re reminded of lives that embody resilience and purpose. Few embody this truth like James Lual Atak, a founding member of our anti-trafficking network. As a trafficking survivor, he knew intimately the scars exploitation leaves on a child’s heart, mind, and body.
Changemakers: From Child Soldier to Protector
James was just ten years old when he was trafficked to fight as a child soldier. In a few short months, he went from playing outside with friends to carrying an AK-47 and leading other children into war.
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