Baby Peace, Two Goats Returned, and So Much Growth

There is so much joy happening at GIFTS Rwanda, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you.​

First — meet our tiniest (and possibly cutest) mascot.

At just 7 months old, baby Peace recently posed in front of the GIFTS Rwanda sign at our community center, and the photo says everything. She represents the future we are building — healthy children, supported families, and a community filled with hope.

And speaking of hope multiplying…

Two years ago, a mother in our program received a goat. Recently, she returned — not empty-handed — but leading her goat’s offspring so it could be passed on to another family in need.

So far, we have received two goats back through this “pass it on” model.

On March 8, we will celebrate International Women's Day at our center, and during that celebration, these goats will be given to new beneficiary families.

This is sustainability in action.
This is dignity.
This is women empowering women.​

Meanwhile, life at the center is flourishing:

• Our vegetable gardens are beginning to bloom.
• The women’s sewing group continues working diligently, building skills and income.
• And Paterne recently met with Eric’s sister, Liliane, who shared her deep gratitude and excitement as her tailoring training progresses beautifully.

These are not isolated moments. They are threads of transformation woven together — families strengthening, women rising, skills growing, and opportunity expanding.​

Thank you for being part of a community that believes in long-term impact, not quick fixes. The seeds you help plant are blooming.