Promotion of acts of compassion
Empowering people for self-reliance
We are a Rwandan non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting unity, reconciliation, and peace through compassionate initiatives that empower people to become self-reliant
Our Achievements
In collaboration with the local government
UMURAME MINISTRIES stands out as one of the few organizations providing holistic care to the completely helpless. We nurture the body and mind, while uplifting every member of the community men, women, children and neighbors alike to foster sustainable family transformation
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Members of vulnerable families' mutual health care paid for.
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Boys and girls trained through a vocational school for tailoring
120+
Supporting Orphans and Children of Single Mothers
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Toilets for the vulnerable have been built so far
Activities
What We Do
Empowering the Vulnerable and Combating Malnutrition
UMURAME MINISTRIES has provided some vulnerable families with small livestock, such as goats and chickens; goats to lift them out of extreme poverty, and chickens to fight malnutrition and prevent stunting in children.
Supporting Orphans and Children of Single Mothers
One of the cornerstone achievements of UMURAME MINISTRIES is providing clothing to vulnerable orphans and children raised by single mothers. Through this initiative, we do more than just meet a basic need—we restore dignity, share unconditional love, and remind these precious children that they are never alone in their journey
Vocational training
Umurame Ministries operates a vocational school for tailoring for boys and girls was initiated for the drop outs.
More Activities
Promoting acts of compassion aiming at empowering people for self-reliance.
This is a family of five resilient children. Shortly after their father abandoned them, tragedy struck again when their mother passed away. Today, with their father’s whereabouts completely unknown, these vulnerable children have found hope through UMURAME MINISTRIES, which steps in to provide them with essential food and clothing. Through our dedicated advocacy, we have also built them a safe new home to replace the collapsing structure they were left in, and we are proud to have successfully returned the younger siblings to school to secure their future. You can be the beacon of hope these children and many others need. Your generous donation allows us to continue providing shelter, education, and daily essentials to vulnerable families. Together, we can transform lives
Collaboration
Promoting compassionate initiatives aimed at empowering people to become self-reliant in community development projects and initiatives
UMURAME MINISTRIES plans to establish a comprehensive educational institution comprising nursery, primary, and secondary schools through to a university. This grand vision also includes a vocational training center dedicated to school dropouts and teen mothers, equipping them with sustainable, life-changing skills to secure their future.
Building this future requires collective effort. We invite donors, organizations, and partners worldwide to join hands with us in making this transformative educational project a reality.
Our Activity Plan
Our Strategic Priorities
- Igniting Hope Through Education: Building a world-class school system (nursery to university) and vocational centers to unlock a second chance and lifelong economic independence for school dropouts and teen mothers.
- Restoring Dignity Through Compassion: Empowering vulnerable families, orphans, and widows with the sustainable tools, resources, and mentorship they need to break the cycle of poverty and become entirely self-reliant.
- Healing Hearts & Building Peace: Providing transformative trauma counseling and psychosocial support while actively weaving a social fabric of unity, reconciliation, and lasting peace.
- Advancing Community Health & Wealth: Executing high-impact development projects and vital healthcare interventions to shield communities from devastating epidemics and foster growth.
Our Focus
Supporting vulnerable people, orphans and widows
Building homes, clothing and feeding orphans and children of single mothers, while ensuring they receive quality education and healthcare—this is the essence of UMURAME MINISTRIES’ impact, restoring hope and human dignity
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are many NGOs which help the vulnerable but Umurame Ministries is unique in its intervention providing all that the vulnerable needs to live and live healthy using the resources within them and aroung them in the environment.
No, Umurame Ministries is a Faith-Based Organization, interdenominational working with all religious faiths
Umurame Ministries was co-founded by NSHIMIYIMANA Alphonse and NSABIMANA Innocent
Our Motto
Welfare to everyone, everywhere and in every way at all costs
Beyond providing essentials, UMURAME MINISTRIES restores hope, extends brotherly love, and ensures that the vulnerable never feel alone in their life’s journey