We express our deep gratitude to the many people who opened their homes and churches to Pr. John Rutsinditwarane as he shared the stories of transformation taking place in Rwanda. These include: In Washington D.C., Pr. Karen, Gary Maring and…
Through training facilitated by veteran leaders from Mumeya, Cyiha leaders organized hundreds of villagers to complete construction of a new elementary school that will serve several hundred children. People from five villages surrounding Mumeya also organized labor to complete three…
Chicago, IL – July 1st, 5:00 PM: PICO Rwanda Circle Reception The Home of Bill & Colleen Anderson, 433 Division St, Elgin, IL Sacramento, CA – July 10th, 5:30 PM Reception Home of Marty & Judy Baumann 9712 Mira Del…
As a result of long time Lutheran relationships, Pastor John was invited by the Director of Community Development for the Lutheran Church of Namibia, Pastor Neliwa Gerson, to meet with church leaders at former resettlement sites in the country. Lutheran…
With local training in Cihya, a village near Mumeya, leaders there recruited and organized hundreds of villagers who gathered on a monthly basis to construct a new elementary school that will serve xxx children. Previously, children had to walk several…
Trained by Jackie and Malindogo, Rusumo leaders did outreach to community members to secure financial pledges to purchase the community clinic they built two years ago. Because of the government decision to allow privatization of some clinics, Rusumo leaders decided…
“We need many more leaders like Ezra and Specioza.”- Mayor of Kirehe, Mr. Muzungu Gerald. After Pastor John and Fr. Innocent launched a leader organizer program at the beginning of the year, six leaders have taken the ball and are…
Through training facilitated by the veteran leaders from Mumeya, Cyiha leaders organized hundreds of villagers to complete construction of a new elementary school that will serve several hundred children. People from five villages surrounding Mumeya also organized labor to complete…
As we sustain our commitment to existing organizing efforts in El Salvador, Rwanda and Haiti and explore opportunities to expand this work in Central America, Mexico, Africa, the Caribbean, and even Eastern Europe, we invite you to share your ideas,…
“As a mother, my role is to sensitize other mothers about how they can be independent, support their families and not depend on men.” Doresela, Nyange leader. Watch her Mother’s Day message here. Before the genocide, Rwandan women lived in…
