ABC Kids is a child sponsorship program that aims to meet the basic needs of the impoverished and needy children of Rwanda as well as help develop their spiritual growth. The program currently supports almost 300 children, either orphaned or living in extreme poverty by providing for school fees and supplies, medical care, other basic needs, and discipleship. In 2002, members of Christ Gospel Fell
owship Church of Rwanda came together to help provide tuition and school supplies to the needy children in their community. Under the direction of Pastor Francis, the program initially supported 40 children, either orphaned or living in extreme poverty. A small team of missionaries from La Habra, California had ventured to Rwanda in 2005 and had the opportunity to meet many children in need of support as the country still struggled to recover from a devastating genocide. At the same time, Pastor Francis and his community were praying for an answer, as they were struggling to meet the needs of the children being supported by their small church. The team from La Habra came back with a burden to share this need with others and partner with the church in Rwanda. Within months of coordinating with Pastor Francis the team was not only able to continue to support the 40 original children, but it has grown to nearly 300. With over 1 million orphans and over 100,000 child-headed households in Rwanda, there is a continual need that you can help meet by sponsoring one of these children.
