In rural areas, many homes are in dire condition—some needing major repair and some in need of complete rebuilding.
To ensure the right families are helped, local GNI leaders within the communities identify and prioritize which households are most in need. This matters as it prevents outside assumptions and keeps decisions rooted in the real needs of the people who live there.
Housing repairs and rebuilds are a practical way to restore dignity and stability. Repairs help families remain safely housed and reduce the need for emergency relocation.
This work has become one of the newer components of our partnership with GNI, along with our ongoing focus with the elderly, youth, and vocational programs. Our overriding message is always to encourage and remind these dear ones that they "Matter to God"!
How you can help
The need is widespread, and it isn’t possible to address every situation all at once. Donations designated for housing go directly toward repairs and rebuilds.
When planning for the youth camps, the expectation was to see somewhere between 50 and 100 young people attend. Instead, over 200 showed up.
The first day, the team realized they didn’t have enough room. They adjusted the next day, and then again the day after that. Eventually, the decision was simple: the doors were open.
The youth who came were not just looking for a place to be. Many were looking for stability and hope. Some were seeking Jesus—something solid to hold onto in a world where they feel unheard or dismissed.
One of the realities the team has seen is that trauma doesn’t simply end with one generation. Many parents who survived the genocide carry deep trauma themselves. When today’s youth struggle and ask for help, they may be told, “This is nothing compared to what I went through.” The result is that young people often have nowhere to go with their pain, questions, or need for guidance.
These camps became a place where youth were engaged in worship, teaching, discussion, prayer, and encouragement—and where they could be listened to and supported.
How you can help
Your support helps fund youth camps and equips local young adults to become leaders for the Gospel in their own churches and communities.
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A circle of young women sat together and shared their stories. Many were still carrying fresh trauma, and many were trying to raise babies while they themselves were still children.
During the visit, the focus was not on an agenda, a program, or a presentation. It was simply presence—listening, caring, and showing them they mattered.
A member of the team sat with the young women and sang to them. The song was in English, and they didn’t understand the words, but they understood the meaning. You could see it in their faces: they were being seen and valued.
Afterward, the team prayed over every young woman individually. One by one, each young woman received prayer, a hug, and the reassurance that she had not been forgotten.
This is what the Ministry of Presence looks like in real life. Returning year after year matters. It tells people who have been abandoned, rejected, or pushed aside that they still matter—to God, and to others.
How you can help
Your support helps make these visits possible and helps provide counseling and practical support for young moms and their babies.