Stories of hope

Hope in every headline — our 2024 Impact Report is here
Inside this impact report, you’ll find powerful stories of lives transformed, exciting new initiatives launched last year, completed projects brought to life by compassionate donors, our vision for the future, and a look at our steadfast commitment to excellent financial stewardship.

Next Week: Join LUV at Good People Brewing Co!
Looking for something fun — and meaningful — to do next week in Birmingham? From April 14–19, Good People Brewing Co. is spotlighting Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV) as their charity of the week. For every Muchacho Mexican Lager purchased that week, a portion of the...

Watch Unreported World: Life Inside Sudan’s Refugee Camps
This past Friday, a world-renowned documentary program from Channel 4 in the United Kingdom featured a critical story on the effects of conflict on the people of Sudan.
Presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, along with a small film team, travelled to the Nuba Mountains earlier this year to gain rare access to camps in Sudan — where millions of people are on the brink of starvation.
While there, they met with Ezekiel Ayub, LUV’s indigenous director, serving at Our Father’s Cleft (OFC), and saw firsthand the lifesaving work you help us make possible.
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Social Justice Cafe: Realities of a Child Soldier
We invite you to join the Institute for Human Rights at UAB for a powerful discussion on the harsh realities faced by child soldiers. Hear from our own, James Lual Atak as he shares his firsthand experience of being a child soldier and his journey to becoming a leader in protecting vulnerable children.
Lenten Devotional & Prayer Guide
As Lent approaches, many people begin asking themselves: What should I give up? For centuries, Christians around the globe willingly set aside comforts — favorite foods, beverages, or habits — for 40 days. But is Lent simply about self-denial, or could it be an...
Empowered to Serve: Martha’s Journey of Transformation
As our Month of LUV continues, we celebrate the transformative power of agape love — the selfless and sacrificial compassion that Jesus exemplified for us and that embraces young women like Martha from Sudan. A Childhood in War-Torn Sudan Martha grew up in...
Happy LUV Day!
Today, as the world celebrates Valentine’s Day (or as we like to call it, the International Day of LUV), we’re honoring a different form of love: agape — the Greek word for God’s compassionate love that cares for vulnerable orphans and widows in their distress; especially those at-risk to human trafficking.
USAID Freeze & The Crisis in Sudan: What’s Happening and How You Can Help
The U.S. government’s freeze on foreign aid and the abrupt dismantling of key humanitarian infrastructure have created a devastating ripple effect, worsening Sudan’s already dire crisis. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can take action.
Celebrating 20 Years with Mary and the Month of LUV
Join us this Month of LUV to honor Mary’s journey and uplift vulnerable women. Donate $20+ and receive a handcrafted Mary’s Cross ornament—a symbol of transformation. Give, gather, and empower today!
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