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About Rwanda

Muraho! That is how you say “hello” in Kinyarwanda, the official language of Rwanda. Known as the “land of a thousand hills,” this East African country is full of natural beauty. Yet many communities still struggle with access to clean water, reliable food, and educational opportunities.

Country Stats

Churches using Compassion Causes

20

Children served

6431

Fun Fact

Rwanda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa.

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Causes in Rwanda

The children of the project are having fun.
Youth are given talks.
Schools where children and youth attend
The bathroom is shared by all the children in the project.
The land will be used for the construction of the toilet.
Rwanda

Good bathroom

$0 of $10,556 raised

345 children impacted, like EmerenceEmerence
Our current child center has very old rooms
Walls are deteriorating in our current office building
Current child center with only 4 rooms
Old and damaged Social Communication room for children
There is damage throughout the child center
New child center floor plan
New child center view mock-up
Proposed back view of new child center construction
Urgent
Rwanda

A Building to Keep Children Safe

$25 of $10,321 raised

310 children impacted, like SamuelSamuel
where we want to build the new office.
Exterior of the current office beside of church.
Inside of our current office with rooftop leaks
Urgent
Rwanda

Construction of Adminstration Office

$0 of $10,715 raised

237 children impacted, like DusingizimanaDusingizimana
The teacher is taking care of the child who has just woken up.
This teacher is making sure the kids are okay
The teacher is playing with the child
This teacher is putting the children to bed
The caregiver is trying to understand what the child wants
New Update
Rwanda

Early Childhood Development Center Items

$5,345 of $5,345 raised

505 children impacted, like PeacePeace
Organize our practice area
Practice where we have developed
Young people need a playground to have fun
youth in post-secondary training
youth training in an undeveloped field
Young children need a safe place to play
Completed
Rwanda

Volleyball and Basketball Promotion

$3,681 of $3,681 raised

306 children impacted, like BenithaBenitha
Current old boy's toilet
Current old girl's toilet
Boy's old urinal
Boy's old urinal inside view
Inside view of old toilet rooms.
Completed
Rwanda

Modern Toilets for Improved Sanitation

$7,180 of $7,180 raised

708 children impacted, like EmielEmiel

Check out this progress update from a church who completed their cause.

The Photo shows Caregivers pouring Sorghum into sacks before storage

Sorghum Harvest Brings Hope and Improved Livelihood Opportunities

We are pleased to share that the sorghum crop is progressing successfully and has now reached the harvesting stage. This marks an important milestone for the participating caregivers, who are grateful and encouraged by the positive results of their hard work. The caregivers are optimistic that processing the harvested sorghum into flour and selling it in the local market will provide a sustainable source of income. They believe this opportunity will strengthen their economic resilience, improve household well-being, and help them better meet the needs of their families. To support this initiative, the local church has generously provided a safe and convenient space where caregivers can process and dry their harvested sorghum. Additionally, the church is helping to safeguard the harvest during the drying and storage period, ensuring that the produce remains secure as families prepare it for sale. This support has given caregivers confidence and peace of mind throughout the post-harvest process. The caregivers sincerely express their heartfelt gratitude for the support they have received. They testify that this assistance is transforming their lives by improving their livelihoods, increasing their self-reliance, and restoring hope for a brighter and more sustainable future. As they look forward to the next phase of processing and marketing their produce, they remain deeply thankful to God and to all those whose generosity and commitment have helped turn their vision into reality.

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