History of LYDIA International

LYDIA International was established in 2000 as an outgrowth of LYDIA Home Association in Chicago, Illinois, USA – with a passion for the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of at-risk children and families around the world.

Our first International outreach was launched that year in northeastern India where hundreds of children were recently orphaned after tribal conflicts within the state of Manipur. Our hearts were overjoyed as Believers financially responded to the aftermath of this crisis and an orphanage was erected to care for 50 of these children. LYDIA Home in Imphal, Manipur continues to operate under the control of the local Christian community.

LYDIA International presently has long-term missionary staff in Romania, France, and China and has been involved in training & consultation outreaches in India, Indonesia, Jamaica, and Africa.