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Decades have passed since the 1994 genocide that killed almost 1 million people in 100 days, but the Rwandan people still suffer the impacts today.
- 38% of Rwandans live in extreme poverty
- 60% of Rwandan incomes fall below the poverty line
- 10% of Rwandan children live as orphans
- 1 out of 4 Rwandan children suffer stunted growth from poor nutrition
American Friends of Journey House Actions Rwanda strives to bring hope and healing to vulnerable Rwandan communities. We work with our partner in Rwanda – Journey House Actions Rwanda – to create infinite possibilities that can change family histories. It’s only through one dream and a united team that we can create healthy, inclusive, self-reliant communities for vulnerable Rwandans.
Our Mission
Support and fund education, women’s empowerment, workforce development, and health improvement programs that help the most vulnerable in rural Rwanda transform their lives and achieve their infinite possibilities. These programs are designed and led by local leaders, leveraging the assets already present in their communities.
Our Vision
Healthy, inclusive, self-reliant and economically sustainable communities in rural Rwanda.
The JHA Programs We Support
AFJHAR supports the following Journey House Actions Rwanda (JHA) programs aimed at creating healthy, inclusive, self-reliant and economically sustainable communities in rural Rwanda.
Early Childhood Education
Fund early childhood education centers and provide scholarships that keep children in school.
Workforce Development
Reform and improve technical and vocational education to reduce poverty and improve lives.
Agriculture & Nutrition
Purchase farmland and provide resources and training to help families grow their own food.
Water & Sanitation Hygiene
Improve hygiene, support clean water practices, and build wells to reduce water-borne disease.
Child Protection
Support efforts to reduce mistreatment and violence to keep Rwandan children safe.
Our Impact
AFJHAR continues to make an impact through Journey House Actions Rwanda (JHA)—even during the pandemic.
Transforming Education
We helped fund the construction of the Norman & Marlyn Herrle Early Childhood Development Center in Gashora, Rwanda, in 2020, which provided jobs to 300 Rwandans. This building enables JHA to deliver educational services and two nutritious meals per day to 250 vulnerable children. Over 800 families have applied for placements at the center.
Transforming Sanitation & Hygiene
In August 2021, we funded the drilling of a new clean water well, solar pump & four 10,000-liter storage tanks at JHA’s new Early Childhood Development Center in Gashora, the first of its kind in the village. This well provides clean water to over 4,000 people in the community. Villagers no longer have to walk 3 miles to get clean water from the public water grid.
Transforming Nutrition
In December 2021, we raised over $80,000 during our year end Food Basket Appeal from 150 donors that allowed us to purchase 14 cows, 13 pigs and enough grains to provide two nutritious meals per day to more than 700 vulnerable children for several months.
Help American Friends of Journey House Actions Rwanda
Create Infinite Possibilities!
Your donation helps American Friends of Journey House Actions Rwanda (AFJHAR) spread rays of hope for Rwandans in need. AFJHAR uses financial gifts to fund education, women’s empowerment, workforce development, and health improvement programs. Every donation is a valuable pledge that transforms lives.
100% of designated donations directly support programs in Rwanda!