Stories of hope
This Hopeful Christmas
This Christmas, as we celebrate the light of Christ entering the world, we’re reminded that hope still shines even in the hardest places. In Sudan and South Sudan, your compassion helps vulnerable children find protection, healing, and a future filled with possibility. Through Lift Up the Vulnerable’s indigenous-led network, stories of safety, education, and transformation are unfolding every day.
3 Quick Things from LUV This Fall
We hope you are enjoying the start of Autumn and the new school year! We’ve got three quick updates to share with you from our anti-trafficking network. You’re Making an Impact For 20 years, LUV has been called to warzones — where children and women are...
Celebrating 20 Years of Transforming Lives
For two decades, Lift Up the Vulnerable has stood in some of the hardest places on earth — the warzones of Sudan and South Sudan — to protect children and women most at risk of human trafficking. Built on local leadership and lasting trust, LUV’s network provides safety, education, and economic opportunities that prevent exploitation before it begins. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, you can join this historic mission and bring hope where no one else will go.
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Rooted in Progress: How Agriculture Empowers Local Communities
In the heart of South Sudan and Sudan, where conflict runs deep, the power of agriculture shines as a beacon of hope. War, extreme poverty, colonialism, and exploitation of resources have left indelible marks on the landscape and its people, challenging their survival...
Cultivating Change: How Salma Transformed Her Life Through Farming
Salma, a 50-year-old woman from South Sudan, has witnessed firsthand the hardships that life can bring. Living in a region plagued by conflict and extreme poverty, Salma and her community have faced significant challenges. However, the area, despite its struggles, benefits from good rainfall, making it suitable for farming — a blessing that Salma has recently begun to fully embrace.
Meet Alumni Changemakers from LUV’s Programs!
For changemakers like Elkanah Dut Deng, his journey from hardship to hope is a testament to the transformative power of education and the resilience of the human spirit.
The Complex History of Sudan and South Sudan: A Brief Overview
Delve into the captivating yet challenging history of Sudan and South Sudan in our latest blog. From colonization and civil wars to the ongoing struggle for peace, see how these events shape the region today. Despite the hardships, the resilience of local communities shines through.
Introducing Alex Hill — LUV’s New Chief Advancement Officer
We are delighted to introduce Alex as the latest addition to the Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV) team. As our Chief Advancement Officer, Alex brings extensive expertise and an unwavering passion for making a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable.
Witness Hope in Action: Updates from Our Team in South Sudan
This year’s team includes Dr Kyle Hudgens, Dr Joan Perry, Tracy Sweatt, Maina Wahome, Eugenio Kirima (LUV’s CPO), and pastors Abrahama Ajega and John Mugo. They will work alongside LUV’s indigenous leaders in our anti-trafficking network including local nurses, nursing students, and an ecumenical group of pastors to offer much needed medical care. They have been prepping for months to provide a free medical clinic serving vulnerable communities in South Sudan.
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