Meet our Children…and if you feel a tug at your heart, we invite you to sponsor one of our children in Rwanda. Sponsorships are $76 a month, but we work to break them down in co-sponsorships of $38.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Monthly sponsorship helps us provide consistent support and care while working to break the generational cycles of poverty. We invite you to partner with us as we work to bring effective change to the lives of children in Rwanda.
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UGANDA Children
This a new area we are building out as we know the Lord is calling us to serve the Congo Refugee Community in Uganda. More information to come.
Parfait Irakoze
Male - Birthday: September 23, 2019
Parfait lives with his mother and 5 of his 6 siblings. His father was killed in the war in the Congo in November 2025, and he now lives as a refugee in Uganda. In early 2026, they moved from the refugee tents to a small home in Mbarara thanks to some family members that help with rent and food, but the children are left without the opportunity to finish their education. One child even had to go to another country to live with a relative because of how much of a struggle it is for a widow to take care of 7 children. A generous donor covered the cost for 5 of the children to go to school for the first term, but we need urgent sponsorship so they can continue their education beyond one term. Are you the one the Lord is leading to partner with this family?
Favorite thing to do: Football (soccer)
Favorite thing to learn: English
Favorite Food: Meat
Favorite Color: Blue
Ornela Mutunzi Gitego
Female - Birthday: July 28, 2018
Ornela lives with her mother and 5 of her 6 siblings. Her father was killed in the war in the Congo in November 2025, and she now lives as a refugee in Uganda. In early 2026, they moved from the refugee tents to a small home in Mbarara thanks to some family members that help with rent and food, but the children are left without the opportunity to finish their education. One sibling even had to go to another country to live with a relative because of how much of a struggle it is for a widow to take care of 7 children. A generous donor covered the cost for 5 of the children to go to school for the first term, but we need urgent sponsorship so they can continue their education beyond one term. Are you the one the Lord is leading to partner with this family?
Favorite thing to do: Jump Rope
Favorite thing to learn: Mathematics
Favorite Food: Rice
Favorite Color: Blue
Chance Mutete
Female - Birthday: April 1, 2013
Chance lives with her mother and 5 of her 6 siblings. Her father was killed in the war in the Congo in November 2025, and she now lives as a refugee in Uganda. In early 2026, they moved from the refugee tents to a small home in Mbarara thanks to some family members that help with rent and food, but the children are left without the opportunity to finish their education. One sibling even had to go to another country to live with a relative because of how much of a struggle it is for a widow to take care of 7 children. A generous donor covered the cost for 5 of the children to go to school for the first term, but we need urgent sponsorship so they can continue their education beyond one term. Are you the one the Lord is leading to partner with this family?
Favorite thing to do: Basketball
Favorite thing to learn: Science
Favorite Food: Chips (French fries)
Favorite Color: Orange
Eclairage Niyigena
Female - Birthday: February 15, 2007
Eclairage lives with her mother and 5 of her 6 siblings. Her father was killed in the war in the Congo in November 2025, and she now lives as a refugee in Uganda. In early 2026, they moved from the refugee tents to a small home in Mbarara thanks to some family members that help with rent and food, but the children are left without the opportunity to finish their education. One sibling even had to go to another country to live with a relative because of how much of a struggle it is for a widow to take care of 7 children. A generous donor covered the cost for 5 of the children to go to school for the first term, but we need urgent sponsorship so they can continue their education beyond one term. Are you the one the Lord is leading to partner with this family?
Favorite thing to do: Volleyball
Favorite thing to learn: Geography
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Color: Pink
Dream: To become a doctor
FOSTER KIDS: Abandoned Children, Street Kids, and Orphans
The children below are children who were abandoned by their parents or left orphaned. However, instead of being abandoned in a basket in a field as a newborn, left to fend for themselves in the streets, or pawned off on someone who could careless about them, God had a different plan. Each child has been placed in a loving family whose heart's desire is to love, cherish, nurture, guide, and give them the best possible chance in life. Our families instill God's word in the children and teach them to respect others and work hard in life. We partner with our families and help provide the support they need to do their best with these children. Your sponsorship helps relieve the financial burden of raising these children that the Lord has delivered from desperate situations. We humbly ask for your partnership with one of our children to secure their future and help us reach more children.
**All of these children are currently fully sponsored!!!
Our Boarding School Students
If students in Rwanda are to carry on with their education then they have to attend boarding school for secondary school (high school). Many families cannot afford to go to boarding school so students have to stop their education before they are fully finished. We partner with students who are hungry to learn more and do well in school but cannot attend without sponsorship. We also work to help bridge them into their next life steps. Sponsoring one of our boarding school students is a short-term sponsorship opportunity to help get these students to the finish line.
***Our Boarding Students are top priority for sponsorship so they can finish their secondary education.
**All of these children are currently fully sponsored!!!
Kabuga Kids - RWANDA
Our Kabuga Kids are our local community kids that have been identified who need some extra support to help ensure they are set up to be there very best they can be and live in the fullness that God has for them. Through our Children's Center, we provide 3 hot meals 7 days a week for children who might otherwise not be able to eat. On the weekends, we provide tutoring and coaching to help them perform well in school and to close any gaps they have in their learning. When the children have breaks in school, we offer enrichment classes and continue the learning programs at our center.
Single Sponsorships are $38. Each child is need of two sponsorships to cover the cost of feeding them and providing educational services, enrichment, and learning opportunities. Options to sponsor is a co-sponsorship of $38 per month or to fully sponsor a child for $76 per month. The first $38 covers the cost of feeding the child. The second $38 helps to meet their educational needs. We invite you to meet our Kabuga Kids below.
Izabayo Ariella
Female - Birthday: January 27, 2024
Ariella is a bright and loving young girl being raised by a single mother who has faced many challenges. Due to the tough life they’ve endured, often sleeping outside, and going without proper food, her mother now struggles with health problems, including eye issues and intestinal pain. Despite doing all she can to care for Ariella, life remains incredibly difficult without a stable income. They are frequently chased from homes because they can’t afford rent and often go without enough to eat. Even so, Ariella continues to grow with hope, surrounded by her mother’s love and determination to give her a better future.
Favorite things to do: Play football (soccer)
Favorite subject: n/a
Favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite color: n/a
Dream: n/a
Kaliza Briane Zoe
Female - Birthday: July 27, 2021
Kaliza’s mother, Claudine, faced immense challenges after being abandoned by Kaliza’s father during her pregnancy. With no stable income, Claudine has worked small cleaning jobs to support Kaliza and her elderly parents, who are unable to earn a living. Fortunately, Claudine has joined Keza Sewing School, where she is acquiring valuable skills to start her own business. Meanwhile, Kaliza has adapted well to school, blossoming from a shy child into one who enjoys learning and spending time with her peers. As a prayerful family, Claudine’s heartfelt request is support for Kaliza’s school fees and materials to secure her education. You can help make this dream a reality by sponsoring Kaliza’s education and empowering this family toward a brighter future.
Favorite things to do: Play with other children
Favorite subject: Music
Favorite food: Rice
Favorite color: Pink
Dream: ( Not yet sure)
Elijah Uzakira
Male - Birthday: October 15, 2016
Making new friends is one of the things Elijah is really good at. As the third child in his family, he does not have much responsibilities, but he takes it upon himself to always ask his single mother if there is anything he can help with. He is a very curious boy who is always eager to learn new things. When he first came to our office most of the other children enjoyed his company and welcomed him instantly because of his interesting conversations. Elijah has already proven to be an intelligent young boy who does well in whatever assignment he is given. We are actively looking for sponsors to help Elijah go back to school and feed his curious mind to become someone great in the future.
Favorite things to do: Playing football
Favorite subject: English
Favorite food: Rice, meat, and chips
Favorite color: White
Dream: Becoming a soldier
Yasipi Isezerano
Female - Birthday: March 21, 2017
**Only 1 co-sponsorship needed to be fully sponsored!
Yasipi is the youngest of 6 children. Her father passed away in 2017 shortly after she was born. Her mother was left trying to find ways to take care of her 6 children. We are praying for sponsorships for each of these siblings. Yasipi is a very smiley child. She received clothes and a new bag at the center and could not stop smiling. She is truly precious.
Favorite things to do: play house and climb trees
Favorite Subject in School: math
Dream: She wants to be a pilot
Favorite Food: rice
Favorite Color: white
Jean Paul Kimenyi
Male - Birthday: April 25, 2018
**Only 1 co-sponsorship needed to be fully sponsored!
Jean Paul has not yet attended school due the family's economic situation. We know that with the partnership of a sponsor, this can change. His father left his mother to care for all three children all alone. Jean Paul lives with his grandmother while his mother tries to find any work she can to make ends meet. Sponsorship would be life changing for this family.
Favorite things to do: play football (soccer) and marbles
Dream: He wants to be a football (soccer) player
Favorite Food: rice, Porridge, potatoes, and beans
Favorite Color: white
Aliane Ineza
Female - Birthday: July 17, 2022
Aliane and her 3 siblings live with their mother. Her father abandoned the family 3 years ago while her mother was pregnant with her. They have struggled to survive ever since. Her mother joined our sewing school in August 2024 which is how we came to know the family. Her mother passed out in class and then did not return to class the rest of the week. We discovered she had not been able to eat and was getting evicted from home. Our team in Rwanda worked to get the family stabilized with housing and food. The children had not been in school the last two years due to an inability to pay school fees so our team enrolled them in a local school and covered the fees. We also enrolled them in our Kabuga Kids program where they will receive educational coaching, discipleship, and meals. We are seeking urgent sponsorships so that the children can continue to stay enrolled in school and participate in our programs.
Favorite things to do: singing
Favorite Subject in School: not yet in school
Favorite Food: pasta
Kayovu Kids - RWANDA
In March 2024, we determined we would do what we could to help the children in Kayovu. Kayovu is a rural area about an hour and a half outside of the capital city Kigali. Little opportunity exists for one to make a living.
One of our longtime foster parents gathers the very poor village children and tries to teach them what she can with very limited resources and materials. She tries to feed them with food she grows, but there are so many that it is impossible to make sure they are all getting the proper nutrition they need. We knew that working together and finding partners/sponsors, we could make a change.
We snapped some photos and got their ages before we had to return. This is all the information we currently have. As we learn more about each child, we will update their profile. We are inviting you to partner and help us feed and provide learning opportunities to these children. We currently have 29 children that are needing to enroll but need sponsors before we can launch this program.
Here are our Kayovu Kids that need sponsorship...
Mugisha Christian
Male - Birthday: March 14, 2023
Mughisha was abandoned by his parents due to his disability. A woman named Vestine, a local field worker, is his foster parent and guardian. Mugisha is blind, deaf, and mute. When he first came to our Early Childhood Development Center, he could not stand, walk, and was not really engaging with with the world around him. Since coming into our program in the Fall of 2025, he is not able to stand, respond to sounds, and clap his hands. With continued support, we hope to continue see Mugisha grow and flourish. Will you be a part of his transformation process through sponsorship?
Marie Claire Nisingizwe
Female - Birthday: June 15, 2021
Claire lives with her mother and father. They look for work each day but only find work about once a week which does not provide enough income to provide for the children. Sponsorship of Claire ensures that she is able to have food to eat consistently.
Favorite things to do: washing dishes
Favorite Subject in School: Claire is not in school but enjoys learning to sing
Dream: become a teacher
Favorite Food: meat
Favorite Color: red
Honorine Uwanyuzwe Chance
Female - Birthday: February 16, 2019
Honorine comes from a very poor family in the rural area of Kayovu. She lives with her father and mother. Her family is unable to afford school requirements and clothing. They also only eat once day if there is there is food to eat. We are hoping that with your partnership we can start with providing Honorine 3 meals a day.
Favorite things to do: washing dishes and cleaning the home
Favorite Subject in School: She enjoys learning numbers
Dream: become a doctor
Favorite Food: rice, posho, and beans
Favorite Color: red
Oscar Byishimo
Male - Birthday: June 15, 2016
Oscar and is sister Honorine live with both of their parents. Work is hard to find in the rural area. They struggle just to be able to eat each day. Your sponsorship ensures they are provided with the basic necessities.
Favorite things to do: washing dishes and lighting the fire when it is time to cook
Favorite Subject in School: Kinyarwanda (local language) and Mathematics
Dream: become a doctor
Favorite Food: rice
Favorite Color: green, yellow, and blue
Gerard Ntwali
Male - Birthday: March 31, 2017
Gerard's mother is a single mother who gets day jobs cultivating fields. She only receives work when there are fields to cultivate, and they only eat when there are jobs. Sponsoring Gerard means ensuring that he has food to eat on a consistent basis.
Favorite things to do: fetching water and lighting the fire to cook
Favorite Subject in School: Kinyarwanda (local language)
Dream: to become a soldier
Favorite Food: rice
Favorite Color: blue
Samuel Niyonshuti
Male - Birthday: September 18, 2020
Samuel lives his mother, grandmother, and older brother Gerard. His mother tries to find work cultivating fields, but work is not always available. We are seeking sponsorships for Samuel so we can help provide for the basic necessities needed for Samuel.
Favorite things to do: play with other children
Favorite Subject in School: he likes learning numbers
Favorite Food: sweet potatoes
Favorite Color: red
Ndayishimiye Muhire Emmanuel
Male - Birthday: January 1, 2018
Emmanuel is one of 6 siblings. His parents live together and try their best to provide for the family. They work when there is work to be had but in their remote area work is not always abundant. They often struggle to provide food and basic needs for the children. With your help, we can ensure these needs are met for Emmanuel and his siblings.
Favorite things to do: washing dishes
Favorite Subject in School: Mathematics
Dream: become a doctor
Favorite Food: posh and beans
Favorite Color: green
Piorinne
Female - Birthday: March 29, 2020
Piorinne lives with her mother, father, and two siblings. She spends a lot of her days playing with he other children in the community.
Favorite things to do: play
Favorite Subject in School: she enjoys reading
Favorite Food: posh and rice
Favorite Color: blue
Donatha Uwineza
Female - Birthday: July 9, 2019
Donatha lives with her mother, father, and three siblings. Her parents shared that they are not able to feed their children every day which causes a big stress on their life. They cannot see a vision for their life past what will they eat tomorrow. Our desire is to find a sponsor for Donatha that will help break this cycle in her family. The Lord has more in store for this family.
Favorite things to do: washing dishes
Favorite thing to learn: she enjoys singing
Dream: become a soldier
Favorite Food: rice and posho
Favorite Color: yellow
Habimana Jacques
Male - Birthday: July 16, 2012
Jacques lives with his father, mother, and 3 siblings.
Favorite things to do: fetch water
Favorite Subject in School: Kinyarwanda (local language)
Dream: become a soldier
Favorite Food: sweet potatoes
Favorite Color: blue
Sadette Niyomufasha
Female - Birthday: September 18, 2016
Sadette lives with her father and mother. Because of a lack of job opportunities in the area, they sometimes eat once a day or every other day. Partnership with Sadette ensures that that she will received 3 meals a day.
Favorite things to do: washing dishes
Favorite Subject in School: Mathematics
Dream: to become a doctor
Favorite Food: rice
Favorite Color: yellow
Daniel Ishimwe
Male - Birthday: August 18, 2019
Daniel lives with his father and mother.
Favorite things to do: play
Favorite thing to learn: singing
Favorite Food: posho
Favorite Color: orange
Umutoniwase Rosine
Female - Birthday: December 13, 2021
Rosine lives with her father and mother who struggle to find work and feed their children. Rosine is very shy and does not like to talk much.
Favorite things to do: play
Favorite thing to learn: singing
Favorite Food: sweet potatoes
Favorite Color: blue
Dusabimana Rosine
Female - Birthday: July 28, 2014
Rosine lives with her mother, father, and 3 siblings. They struggle to makes ends meet for the family.
Favorite things to do: Sweeping, fetching water, fetching fire wood for cooking
Favorite Subject in School: SET
Dream: to become a doctor
Favorite Food: rice and ugali
Favorite Color: green
Uwase Joselyne
Female - Birthday: March 17, 2017
Joselyne lives with her father, mother, and 3 siblings. Her parents struggle to provide enough send the children to school and feed them. Sponsorship of Joselyne would ensure the has her basic needs met.
Favorite things to do: clean dishes
Favorite thing to learn: mathematics
Dream: become a teacher
Favorite Food: rice
Favorite Color: red
Uwimana Pierre
Male - Birthday: April 10, 2014
Pierre lives with his father and step-mother. Like others in the area, work is hard to come by which makes taking care of basic needs very difficult.
Favorite things to do: Fetching water and cleaning dishes
Favorite Subject in School: Mathematics, Science Elementary and Technology, and English
Favorite Food: Posho
Favorite Color: Yellow