NIYOZIGIYE Janvier
House mother
Her husband, a soldier, died in the civil war, and her own child died from a premature birth. With her sweet, gentle manner, she brings much comfort & stability to the children's lives.
NDUWIMANA Jeanette
House mother
After her own husband died of a disease, her daughter & son-in-law were killed by witchcraft. While her daughter was still in the hospital, she sold her home to help pay the bills. Then she struggled to raise her 4 granddaughters in poverty. Her firm yet playful personality brings new hope to the children.
NDIZEYE Calixte
Watchman, Tutor, General Helper
Trained as a teacher, his family still lives in his village, however, unable to provide for them, he had to find work in the city. He is a Godsend as he helps provide support and stability to the Mamas & children.
NAYINKAMIYE Rachelle
Born sometime in 2022
Because of poverty, her parents abandoned her with her Grand-mére Jeanette directly after her birth and then they divorced. She has actually said already that she wants to be a nurse one day.
NDUIMANA Joshua
Born sometime in 2019
His father is unknown, and extreme poverty affected his mom's mental stability to care for him. Finally she was jailed for abusing him, but after being released, she fled, abandoning him.
IRADUKUNDA Audrey
Born sometime in 2017
Immediately after she was born, her father abandoned the family, and her mother soon followed, leaving her with her elderly grandmother who is unable to care for her.
AKIMANA Christa
Born sometime in 2017
Her unmarried mother died of epilepsy. She has issues with the health of her eyes and teeth.
She hopes to be a Judge.
NKUNZIMANA Bonfils
Born sometime in 2017
While his father was working in Tanzania, his mother died. When his father returned, his grief drove him mad, and his life became one of aimless wandering & living off of rubbish with Bonfils trailing after him.
NDAYIZEYE Reverien
Born sometime in 2017
His parents had to steal just to survive. This eventually led to their death. He is Briella’s younger brother, and he would like to be a teacher.
ITERITEKA Loger
Born sometime in 2016
His father left for DRC in 2017 and his whereabouts are unknown. When his mother died a few years later of malaria, his aunt took him in but was unable to care for him properly.
NIMBONA Péniel
Born sometime in 2016
The circumstances of his father's death is unknown, and his mom, who is mentally ill, is unable to care for him. He hopes to be a President.
KAJENEZA Noella
Born sometime in 2016
Her parents died in a car accident. A health issue causes painful swelling of her forehead, of which doctors are unclear. She is the younger sister of Diella. She hopes to be a Nurse.
NDGIJIMANA Briella
Born sometime in 2016
Her parents had to steal just to survive. This eventually led to their death. Riverien is her younger brother. Now she hopes to be a Governor someday.
NAHIMANA Love
Born sometime in 2016
Her parents were killed thru witchcraft because of their faith. She was then cared for by her Grand-mére Jeanette with her sisters & cousin. Her hope is to be an engineer one day.
HAKIZIMANA Diella
Born sometime in 2014
Her parents died in a car accident. Overall her health is good. She is the older sister of Noella. She hopes to one day be a Teacher.
NDAYISENGA Jean-Guido
Born sometime in 2014
He was discovered, apparently abandoned by his parents, but the facts are unknown. He has some eye issues. He hopes to be a President.
IGIRANEZA Beni
Born sometime in 2014
His parents poisoned by neighbors during a dispute over a land claim issue. He struggles with an eye disease - Vernal Conjunctivitis.
He hopes to be a Doctor.
RUKUNDO Osias
Born sometime in 2013
His mother who was just a child when she got pregnant, died in childbirth. His father, unknown, was either killed or left him. He hopes to be a Soldier.
NIYOGUSENGA Alivera
Born sometime in 2013
Her parents were in a dispute with neighbours who attacked and killed them with tools. Now she hopes to be a Pilot when she grows up.
IGIRANEZA Kevin
Born sometime in 2011
His parents both died of AIDS. So now he also has AIDS which affects his physical development. He receives regular medicines which have given his life some stability. He hopes to grow up to be an Administrator.
MUNEZERO Kessia
Born sometime in 2011
Her parents were killed thru witchcraft because of their faith. She was then cared for by her Grand-mére Jeanette with her sisters & cousin. She would like to study to be a teacher.
REHEMA Clotilde
Born sometime in 2010
Her sick father, abandoned in a hospital, died after her mother divorced him & moved to Uganda with another man, leaving her behind. She hopes to be a doctor.
KEZAKIMANA Belyse
Born sometime in 2010
Her parents were killed thru witchcraft because of their faith. She was then cared for by her Grand-mére Jeanette with her sisters & cousin. Now her hope is to be a Bank Manager.
IRAKOZE Kessia
Born sometime in 2008
She was found in the bush as a young child, so her parents are unknown. She has made incredible progress making up for missed schooling. She hopes to be a Bank Manager.
