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A Step of Faith

Let us introduce you to Suwilanji. Arise Africa met her 7 years ago at a small school in the middle of Ng’ombe compound in Lusaka, Zambia. Suwilanji was quickly put in our Child Sponsorship program and began to be looked after by one of our Zambian staffers, Lucy. It wasn’t…

Arise Team

March 7, 2018

Alissa’s deep thoughts…On Politics

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:22 Many of my friends and supporters of Arise have asked me recently of my thoughts on the comments President Trump made about “sh*thole countries.” First of all before anything I…

Alissa Rosebrough

January 15, 2018

Daniel Daniel He is our boy!

I started going to Africa in 2006 and through the years have met many incredible people from all over the world serving in Zambia. Before Arise Africa built the complex in 2015, I lived with random families I knew when I was there. For years I stayed with the Showells. …

Arise Team

November 21, 2017

Humans of Arise

The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Arise Africa is the word family. Everyone involved in Arise Africa has a special place. No matter where I am, the United States or Zambia, I can say with full truth “I feel home sick!” On each side of…

Faith Gregg

October 9, 2017

Week Two Mission Trip: Painting Taonga and Creating the Library at ACS

Written by interns: Natalie and Christina The second mission trip week flew by after countless hours of painting, organizing, and creating meaningful relationships. Our last day in Zambia came too quickly, but we could not be more excited to tell you about the last week there! Our second group of…

The Interns

August 10, 2017

Week 1 Mission Trip: Park Cities Presbyterian Church

Written by interns: Ben, Peyton, and Carter The first week of the July mission trips was great! With the help of 22 mission trippers from Park Cities Presbyterian Church, Arise Africa put on Vacation Bible School for the children at Taonga School. The students of Taonga were all split up into…

The Interns

August 9, 2017

Update from Africa University

This blog post is written by one of Arise Africa’s students who is on scholarship to Africa University in Zimbabwe. Read about Joseph’s first year at university to be inspired by God’s love and provision. First year is officially coming to an end. It has not been easy but I really thank…

Joseph Phiri

April 24, 2017

We bought a piece of American Soil!

We are SO excited to announce that Arise Africa has purchased a building in America! We cannot wait to have our own offices that accommodate the functionality of our ministry perfectly. With our growth, we have had major issues with the tiny 300 square foot room we currently reside in. …

Alissa Rosebrough

March 6, 2017

2016: A Year for the Books!

Written by: Faith Gregg, Child Sponsorship Director The best part of starting a new year, in my opinion, is getting to see all God did in the last one. It’s easy for me to forget in the midst of projects, construction, and craziness who the real Architect of life is.…

Faith Gregg

January 13, 2017

From RAGS to WISHES

Sometimes I forget how much God knows about us. Psalms 139 says He has searched us and known us. He knows when we sit down and when we rise up, he even discerns our thoughts from afar. It isn’t surprising to Him that I don’t enjoy ice cream as much…

Faith Gregg

November 22, 2016

Maggie

This past spring Arise Africa invited some American counselors and friends to come over and help train our staff on all types of issues. One afternoon we decided to take our friends into one of the compounds and visit a school we work in. They happily agreed and piled in…

Alissa Rosebrough

October 28, 2016

Our Stories

A Step of Faith

Alissa’s deep thoughts…On Politics

Daniel Daniel He is our boy!

Humans of Arise

Week Two Mission Trip: Painting Taonga and Creating the Library at ACS

Week 1 Mission Trip: Park Cities Presbyterian Church

Update from Africa University

We bought a piece of American Soil!

2016: A Year for the Books!

From RAGS to WISHES

Maggie

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