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An Education
Strengthening Families
for Rwanda's Future

Transforming Lives

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Family Success Rwanda empowers the most vulnerable communities through education, healthcare, women empowerment, and family strengthening — rooted in faith and compassion.

Family Success Rwanda serving families in Nyaruguru District
Who We Are

Serving Rwanda with Heart & Purpose

Family Success Rwanda (FSR) is a Christian, humanitarian, locally-led NGO registered in 2022 with the Rwanda Governance Board. We operate in Nyaruguru District, Mata Sector, serving the most vulnerable families and children.

Our mission is to serve and empower the most vulnerable community through the Word of God and in deed, while in partnership with families and churches, so that Rwandans feel loved and supported with increased dignity, hope, and spiritual wellbeing.

By The Numbers

Our Impact in Numbers

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Students Sponsored

In 2024 at Faina Jerusalem

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Active Programs

Covering every life stage

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TVET Courses

Vocational training

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Districts Reached

Nyaruguru & Nyamagabe

Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

"To serve and empower the most vulnerable community through the Word of God and in deed, while in partnership with families and churches, so that Rwandans feel loved and supported and have increased dignity, hope, and spiritual wellbeing."

Our Vision

"To see Rwandan families live in love and peace, families honouring God and fulfilling their basic needs, and able to access holistic transformation."

What We Do

Our Programs

Six transformative programs designed to uplift every generation — from children to elders — with dignity and compassion.

Education Support

Empowering children and youth with quality education and life skills.

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Women & Community Empowerment

Building economic independence and community resilience for women.

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Youth Capacity Building

Equipping young Rwandans with skills and opportunities for success.

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Children Empowerment

Holistic support and rights for the most vulnerable children.

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Healthcare

Bringing essential medical care to underserved rural communities.

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Family Strengthening

Strengthening families from the inside out with education and support.

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Choose a Child

Meet the Children Waiting for You

Each of these children has a name, a story and a dream. Click on a child to read their story, then choose the one you would like to walk alongside.

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NIBAGWIRE Fiona
Waiting for a sponsor

NIBAGWIRE Fiona

7 years old Primary 3
Read NIBAGWIRE Fiona's story

Dream: Nurse

Fiona girl , was born 24/02/2019. She lives in the Family Success Rwanda sponsorship community of Nyaruguru. Family Success began serving in Nyaruguru in 2023. Mata , Kibeho region , Nyaruguru . Fiona is students in this community attend local schools Faina Jerusalem School. Family Success in Rwanda is working with a local church in Nyaruguru. Her favorite Subject is Mathematic , Her favorite hobby is football, She is in Primary 3 Grade. Nyaruguru is located in the southern corner of Rwanda, sharing a border with Burundi. The land is dominated by low hills and nil source river valleys. Much of the population lost loved ones in the Rwandan Genocide against Tutsi which tore through the country in 1994. Families life in Nyaruguru predominately rely upon short-term jobs of tea plantation and subsistence farming on small land, it is also known for having low education standards due to poverty and poor school accessibility.

SIBOMANA Edison
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SIBOMANA Edison

10 years old Primary 4
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Dream: Teacher

Edison , boy, 10 years. He lives in the Family Success Rwanda sponsorship community of Nyaruguru, Mata Sector, in Kibeho region . Family Success began serving in Nyaruguru community in 2023. Edison is students in this community attend local schools Faina Jerusalem School. Family Success in Rwanda is working with a local Brethren Inkurunziza church in Nyaruguru. His favorite Subject is Social studies, His favorite hobby is football, He is in Primary 4 Grade Nyaruguru is located in the southern corner of Rwanda, sharing a border with Burundi. The land is dominated by low hills and nil source river valleys. Much of the population lost loved ones in the Rwandan Genocide against Tutsi which tore through the country in 1994. Families life in Nyaruguru predominately rely upon short-term jobs of tea plantation and subsistence farming on small land, it is also known for having low education standards due to poverty and poor school accessibility.

UMUTONIWASE Fabiola
Waiting for a sponsor

UMUTONIWASE Fabiola

8 years old Primary 4
Read UMUTONIWASE Fabiola's story

Dream: Medical Doctor

Fabiola girl , 8 years, she lives in the Family Success Rwanda sponsorship community of Nyaruguru. Family Success began serving in Nyaruguru in 2023. Fabiola is students in this community attend local schools Faina Jerusalem School. Family Success in Rwanda is working with a local church in Nyaruguru. Her favorite Subject is Mathematic , Her favorite hobby is cooking , She is in Primary 3 Grade and her dream is to become the medical Doctor. Nyaruguru is located in the southern corner of Rwanda, sharing a border with Burundi. The land is dominated by low hills and nil source river valleys. Much of the population lost loved ones in the Rwandan Genocide against Tutsi which tore through the country in 1994. Families life in Nyaruguru predominately rely upon short-term jobs of tea plantation and subsistence farming on small land, it is also known for having low education standards due to poverty and poor school accessibility.Diane is about to start secondary school. She wants to become a nurse and help children in her community.

TUYISENGE Solange
Waiting for a sponsor

TUYISENGE Solange

10 years old Primary 3
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Dream: Nurse

Solange girl , born on 04/07/2016. Solange was born and raised form the historical marginalize family, she lives in the Family Success Rwanda sponsorship community of Nyaruguru, Ruramba in Kiberho region. Family Success began serving in Nyaruguru in 2023. Solange is students in this community attend local schools Faina Jerusalem School. Family Success in Rwanda is working with a local church in Nyaruguru. Nyaruguru is located in the southern corner of Rwanda, sharing a border with Burundi. The land is dominated by low hills and nil source river valleys. Much of the population lost loved ones in the Rwandan Genocide against Tutsi which tore through the country in 1994. Families life in Nyaruguru predominately rely upon short-term jobs of hand traditional pottery, casual labor currying out, it is also known for having low education standards due to poverty and poor school infrastructure accessibility.

Key Project

Faina Jerusalem
Village

Founded in 2023 by FSR, the Faina Jerusalem Village was originally established to rehabilitate delinquent street children and orphans. Today it runs under the Government of Rwanda training curriculum with general admissions.

In 2024, 320 students were enrolled — all fully sponsored for course and feeding fees. The village offers quality primary education and one-year TVET short courses.

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Students at Faina Jerusalem Village
What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Hope
Love
Compassion
Integrity
Social Justice
Tolerance
Stewardship
Reconciliation
Our Partners

Working Together for Rwanda

RWANDA TVET BOARD

NYARUGURU District

Rwanda Governance Board

nyamagabe district

RWAMAGANA District

Igale Lapsele Pere (Family For Each Child)

Watch Therefore/Poured out for the nation

Children Ministry Center Rwanda
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Children Ministry Center Rwanda

Your Gift Changes Lives

Every contribution — large or small — helps a child stay in school, a family access healthcare, or a young person learn a life-changing skill.