The founders of Live For One know the incredible impact sponsorship has on the life of a child. "Our education was sponsored by people we never knew. We are who we are, because God used those people to bless us. This reminds us that we are blessed to become a blessing. In our little capacity, but with big vision, each of us can support and advocate for the education of at least one Rwandan child in need."
Live For One focuses on advocating for Rwandan children who live in especially desperate circumstances, at times not even having a father or mother. Partnering with Live For One through an educational sponsorship is $40 per month, is tax-deductible, and covers all fees associated with attending school as well providing for all the needed school supplies.
Live For One desires that all come to eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore it seeks to teach the Word Of God to all students and families under its care. It does this through various means including Bible study, while at school, at seminars, and at day camps aimed at growing the students. We will see spiritual formation in each student through an unwavering commitment to the Holy Scriptures, with a passion to glorify God, giving hope, encouraging unity, and developing good character.
Education
A fundamental objective of Live For One (LFO) is Education; educating young children as well as school drop outs. The goal is to educate them so they become young adults who are able to help their families, breaking the chain of poverty and leading physical and spiritual growth. This is done through opening nursery, primary and secondary schools. Live For One will be educating the less fortunate children of Rwanda, many of whom are orphans or those with single parents. We provide a high quality, Christian, holistic education for free under our sponsorship program.
Feeding Hope
Live For One is committed to providing breakfast and lunch to the students at Live For One Academy. After all, it is impossible to learn when you are hunger. For most or all, it’s the only meal they can get the whole day. At their homes, it is not easy to get food on the table.
Adult Literacy
Live For One shall be offering adult literacy, particularly to school drop outs, to enable them have the skills of reading and writing. These foundational communication skills and knowledge equip them to understand their environment and navigate an increasingly complex world with confidence. Through this early childhood education program, Live For One also provides parent training in villages, equipping caregivers to nurture their children’s physical, psychological, and spiritual development.
Evangelism
This is the heart of Live For One Ministries. Every other activity revolves around this particular thing – Evangelism. As we do all those other activities mentioned above, the goal is to preach Christ and him alone crucified. We are living in a society that preaches the wrong gospel, which is no gospel at all (as the Apostle Paul says in the book of Galatians).
As a ministry, we thank God for his grace and a gospel that is faith-based. We long to preach the same gospel that our Lord Jesus Christ and His apostles preached. Live For One believes that studying the word of God is the top priority because only God has the power to save someone, moving them from eternal death to eternal life. As they Live For One, God changes their beliefs and behaviors for his glory. Therefore, Live For One teaches the Holy Scriptures in their original context as its cornerstone to teach the message of the cross.
Intentional, Transforming Relationships- Evangelism
Live For One shares the gospel of Jesus to one family at a time as we develop relationships with them and the community as a whole. It is through faith in Jesus Christ from the beginning to the end. In fact, the whole human being needs to be put right with God, our creator.
Church Planting
Live For One has fellowship together with many people from local churches and individual followers of Jesus Christ both here and around the world. In this manner Live For One anticipates planting churches in communities across the country of Rwanda.
Empowering the youth
There is a saying that goes “The youth are the hope of our future,” but they are even the hope of our today. So we will be teaching the youth various skills and developing their God-given talents to serve their nation and almighty God. Live for One has created the Live 41 Youth Connect Club for this purpose. This club has the following activities and programs:
Youth Volunteerism
The club is introducing its members to volunteer with both government and community projects. There is much work to be done in Rwanda, and our youth are a big part of building a better future. As they serve through volunteering, they will also learn and develop essential life skills.
Career guidance
Live For One will guide young people on how to choose the best career through learning opportunities, mentoring, and exposing them to various opportunities and career paths.
Leadership & Public Speaking Skills
Live for One provides the skills that help young people confidently lead their fellows and speak before the public. This increases confidence in them as they seek opportunities for advancement and impact.
Unity
Our country’s history is dark. A lack of unity and an abundance of bad ideologies led to massive destruction and the loss of many lives here in the past. With NDUMUNYARWANDA (I am a Rwandan) ideology, and with unity as one of our core values, Live For One will teach biblical principles that promote unity and peace in our country Rwanda.
Financial security through Agaseke program/Empowering women (coming soon)
This is a program where parents in the villages join their efforts towards achieving financial security and self-development. Through the Agaseke program, we are empowering parents by teaching them to save with purpose. By financially saving what little they have little they have for the purpose of bettering their families, we anticipate seeing the impact it will bring. As Live For One partners with these hardworking women who eagerly want to develop themselves and their families, we are teaching people to solve their financial problems through home grown solutions.
To empower women in income generating projects
Live For One will be empowering women to generate income through trade programs like sewing. This mainly involves single mothers. Women will be taught how to engage in income generating activities to support their families and be self-reliant. This will also develop confidence in the Rwandan women to play an important role in the development of our beautiful country.