Gertrude

Gertrude is 32 years old and is married to her husband, Elie. At just 3 years old, Gertrude was orphaned when her mother was killed in the genocide and her father was poisoned.  

However, she always remained faithful to the Lord. Now, she and her husband pastor in their village, and they also have two precious children.  As a pastor’s wife, she helps lead Bible studies, teach the gospel to the lost and serves alongside her husband. Gertrude and her husband use DO GOOD income to rent a farm and grow produce for survival.

Gertrude has worked for DO GOOD for many years and her earnings helped pay for her wedding. One of the purchases that she is most proud of is her sewing machine, which has helped her to make clothes for her children. DO GOOD earnings also allowed her husband to go back to school.

Gertrude is a hard worker, and loves working with her hands. She is quiet but confident in the Lord and loves serving others around her. Her favorite verse is Isaiah 41:10.

Lambert

Lambert, a newlywed, is one of our longtime DO GOOD team members! He is 29 years old, and his favorite scripture is Romans 5:1-12. “DO GOOD is the purpose of God,” Lambert says. “It makes a way and helps the people from Africa with the help of Christians in America.” With the money he has earned from working for DO GOOD, Lambert has purchased livestock and pours back into his community by sharing his produce with those in his village who are in need. After he came to know Jesus in 2008, Lambert says that it now brings him joy to “know how much God loves me and loves other people.” His dream is to become a pastor who brings others to know Christ and to make disciples.

Sam

Samuel is 20 and is one of the newest DO GOOD members. As an artisan, Sam has been working to create something new: the Neza bracelet! Sam says “I chose the name ‘Neza’ because in Kinyarwanda, it means ‘done well’ or ‘nicely,’ and when we make these bracelets, everyone does their very best!” Sam says he has always enjoyed creating. “When I was younger, I loved using my hands to make toys out of paper boxes. When I went to high school, a friend taught me how to make these bracelets.” He says that it was a great feeling to know he could to create something of value. “On a mission trip to Rwanda, the owner of DO GOOD noticed the bracelets I was making and asked me if I would be interested in joining DO GOOD to make them,” Sam says. “I love and enjoy my work at DO GOOD, and I believe God has a lot planned for us here!”  

Solange

Solange is 32 years old and is from the village of Kirenge. She is married to Daniel and together they have 3 children. Her favorite color is green and her favorite bible verse is John 3:16. Prior to DO GOOD, Solange was a farmer. She lived in a tiny house that had no separation between her family and the animals they owned. Since starting with DO GOOD, she has been able to build a new house to live in as well as another space for the animals they own. Solange has also been able to start her own small business that sells food as well as help the needy in her community.

Sonya

Sonya is 27 years old and is from the village of Mutara. When she was 3 years old, her father was killed in the genocide. She had to stop going to school at an early age to help her mom take care of her younger brothers and sisters. Several years ago she met her husband, Prosper, and together they now have 2 children. Prior to DO GOOD, Sonya earned about $1/day working in local crop fields. Since working with DO GOOD over the last few years, she is now able to purchase clothes for her family, rent land where she can grow her own crops, and purchase animals that can reproduce and sell for a profit. Sonya enjoys the fellowship with other women that DO GOOD brings and she also enjoys sharing her earnings with those in her village who have nothing. Her dream is to stop renting land and be able to purchase her own land she can use to grow her own crops. She also hopes to buy her own bicycle for transportation.

Denise

Denise is 29 years old and is from the village of Karenge in Rwanda. She is married to Emmanuel and together they have two children. Before DO GOOD, Denise had never worked a job and only cultivated her personal land. Her DO GOOD earnings have allowed her to purchase new clothes for her family as well a rabbits that she can breed and sell. Her dream over the next year is to increase her income and grow the amount of animals she owns. Denise grew up in the church with her mom and used the church as her refuge from her rough family life. After marrying her husband, they have since joined the church in her village where they are continuing to grow together in faith.

Francine

Francine is 37 years old and is from the village of Kumuyumbu. She is married to Isumael and together they have 3 children. Francine’s favorite color is red, and she loves to eat bananas! When we asked Francine what DO GOOD means to her she explained how it was an answered prayer. She now has more financial assurance and is able to help purchase food for her family. With her earnings she has been able to purchase a goat, which has since produced babies that she has been able to sell for a profit. She also is now able to afford to send her children to school. Since joining DO GOOD and becoming a born-again believer, she has joined her church and has seen a major change in her household and marriage. Francine receives joy by seeing her children go to school every day and not seeing them sick anymore from having no food to eat.