Noble Family Church and Women Foundation Ministries Contribute Rwf30 Million to Child Development Program

The Noble Family Church and Women Foundation Ministries in Kigali have committed Rwf30 million to the “Feed My Sheep” program, aiming to support national efforts in reducing child stunting. This contribution was announced during the annual Thanksgiving Outreach Wirira Iwacu celebrations at Noble Family Church in Kagugu, where the ministries presented a dummy cheque to Kinyinya Sector officials.

“Feed My Sheep” is a core community outreach initiative of the church ministries, which began in 2006 by feeding the sick in hospitals. Over time, the program has expanded to focus on a holistic approach, empowering women and children through education, nutrition, and early childhood development.

The celebrations at Noble Family Church featured songs and dances, reflecting the community’s gratitude for the transformative impact of the ministry’s work. Officials highlighted the shift in social impact since 2018, when the need for early childhood centers, education, and feeding programs was recognized. This shift has led to significant improvements in the lives of many families.

The ministries started with Ishami nursery school and later established the “Feed My Sheep Center” to provide a foundation for children’s growth and development. This initiative aligns with national goals to improve early childhood development and contribute to socio-economic progress by 2050.

The program includes a budget of Rwf18 million, with over 1,000 children having participated in the early childhood development (ECD) program. The initiative has had 11 intakes, with 100 children per intake. Parents have been trained, two self-help groups have been formed, and over 300 people have been spiritually transformed. Additionally, over 50 families with marital conflicts have been reunited.

This year alone, at least 125 children have been enrolled in the malnutrition program, with 50 of them showing improved nutrition status, indicated by a green color on the nutritional scale.

Apostle Mignone Alice Kabera, accompanied by her spouse, Eric Kabera, emphasized the importance of a peaceful and harmonious nation for the success of such ministries. She noted the significance of sustainability in the church’s role in transforming the lives of women and children.

“We see hope in the new life we live today, especially in the names we give our children, which indicate our journey from darkness, the desert to life and prosperity,” she said. The ministry is approaching its 20th anniversary and acknowledges the vital role of local leadership in achieving its goals.

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