Stories of hope
Restoring Deng’s Heart
In the heart of South Sudan, where access to medical care is scarce, one young boy’s life was transformed through Lift Up the Vulnerable’s network. When twelve-year-old Deng was diagnosed with a terminal heart condition during a rural clinic, his future looked uncertain. But through God’s provision, compassionate donors, and extraordinary coordination, Deng received life-saving surgery in Kenya. Today, he is thriving—proof that hope and healing can reach even the most vulnerable.
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...
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Introducing Amy Herendeen — LUV’s New Administrative Assistant
I am excited to share that Lift Up the Vulnerable recently hired Amy Herendeen as our new Administrative Assistant. Read more to meet Amy…
Meet the Incredible Nursing Students from South Sudan
“Thank you, all friends of LUV. You made my life shine. Without you I would have been a child soldier fighting for no reason. I thank God for his help and that he put it into your heart to stand with us when we were vulnerable. You gave all of us wisdom and I will use...
Saving Girls Like Kibira
Kibira* was only five years old when fetching water became her primary responsibility — right around the time her father passed away. Her extended family begrudgingly welcomed her, her mother, and her younger sister, Medina*, into their home. However, the children...
Celebrating with LUV — LIVE from South Sudan
Greetings from South Sudan! After 3 long days of travel from the USA to Kenya to South Sudan, a small team of 5 medical practitioners, 1 pastor, 5 LUV leaders, and I arrived yesterday at New Life Ministry (NLM) one of our partners along the border of Darfur. Today,...
This situation in Sudan is worsening and fast.
This situation in Sudan is worsening and fast. Thankfully, all our partners still are doing well and are safe. All our partners are over 500 miles from the rivalry that is taking place in Khartoum. Nevertheless, program costs are rising due to the war, and we are...
Urgent Prayers for Sudan
Yesterday, heavy fighting in the capital of Khartoum, Sudan broke out involving armored vehicles, truck-mounted machine guns, and war planes. The recent tensions stem from power struggle between the Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary group called the...
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