Burundi
Restoration of Hope
Restoration of Hope began as a dream in the heart of Donatien Nahimana (Honda). After working for 6 years with African Revival Ministries as a driver, administrator and house parent to orphan children, in January 2004 he established Restoration of Hope with a vision to help the streetboys of Bujumbura - the capital of Burundi.
Honda’s vision was to take boys off the street and to completely change their environment giving them a family, a home, an education and introducing them to a God who has a purpose for their lives - a God who longs to restore their hope!
The project started when Libby (Honda’s wife) was followed home by 3 streetboys looking for food. These boys were soon living in the Nahimana's home and were quickly joined by many others who required help. 7 months later the first Hope House was opened which is now the home to 13 boys who previously lived on the street. The second Hope House opened in October 2005 and is home to a further 17 boys. Restoration of Hope currently cares for another 21 boys providing food, education and essential medicines in times of need.
Restoration of Hope is funded by individual contributions and is supported by friends and family all over the world.
The Community Church runs a sponsorship scheme called Hope in Burundi - Sponsor an Education to help with the enormous costs of educating 50 plus boys, many of whom have never been to school when they find their way to RoH. If you are interested in finding out more information about this scheme please click here.
To visit the Restoration of Hope website please click here.
Libby and Honda are members of tCC.