2025

​Today was a day of joy and new beginnings at WellSpring Rescue Village. Our Saturday Bible studies have continued to grow week by week, drawing in more children from the neighborhoods surrounding our home.

​On September 3rd, our WellSpring family came together to celebrate a very special milestone — Martha officially turned 18! The morning began with a treat that made her day unforgettable: a shopping trip where Martha was able to pick out her very own new clothes.

On August 13th, our WellSpring family gathered for a very special celebration — Micha turned 12! The day was filled with joy from start to finish. The girls worked together to bake her birthday cake, filling the house with laughter, sweet smells, and a lot of love.

At WellSpring Rescue Village, we often talk about creating a global family, but sometimes, the most powerful connections are the ones that remind us of the families these girls already have. This week, we experienced one of those moments.

Today, we had the joy of celebrating Shilla’s birthday here at WellSpring!

The morning began with something truly special — a birthday shopping trip just for her. This is one of the ways we show each child how cherished they are on their special day. For Shilla, it was a brand-new experience.

At WellSpring Rescue Village, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and deeply loved—especially on their birthday. This week, we had the joy of celebrating Catherine’s 13th birthday!

For most of her life, Mary Kaunda never knew the truth about her health. Raised by her grandparents in a remote Zambian village, she only knew that she was “always sick,” taking medicine daily and making frequent trips to the hospital. It wasn’t until January 2024—at age 14—that she finally learned the truth…

On May 20th, Idah turned 16 — a milestone birthday and a moment of joy for a girl who has come so far!

This year, her celebration at WellSpring was a little different. For the first time, the girls themselves made her birthday cake…

​Thanks to your incredible support, the girls at WellSpring spent part of their April school break learning a brand-new, exciting skill — baking and cake decorating!

​My name is Mary Kaunda, and I am 14 years old. Before I came to WellSpring, life was very hard. I lived with my grandparents, who are very old and could only provide one meal a day — sometimes we didn’t eat at all. I got sick a lot, and school was difficult because we didn’t have enough money for uniforms or supplies.