Week 1: The "Boots on the Ground" Reality A toilet, a shower, and a bit of a setback... If you walked onto our school site today, you’d hear the sound of progress! We are thrilled to share that the school bathrooms are officially installed, complete with a working toilet and shower. It’s a huge milestone in making this building a sanctuary for our students. However, as is typical when working on the ground in Africa, a new local government means new regulations. The Pivot:  We are now...

As we close out this year, we pause to look back with gratitude at all that God has accomplished through your generosity. What a year it has been! 🏫 A New Home for Learning We purchased land in Kayonza—accessible for all children. On this land, we now have a chicken coop , and our sewing cooperative building  is nearly complete, set to open in January. Most exciting of all, we raised funds to build a new school with room for 40 students ! Thanks to our donors, it will be fully furnished, and...

This holiday season, many of us ask: How can we teach our children that Christmas is truly about giving —not just getting? This Christmas, we invite your family to participate in a meaningful, hands-on activity that will make a lasting difference in the life of a child with special needs in Rwanda: The Five Dollar Gift Challenge. What is the $5 Gift Challenge? It's a simple, impactful way to show your child the power of their kindness. We are asking your family to help a student at our...