All that HopeMadeReal has accomplished at Urukundo

updated March 2023

Of the original 26 from the home for children.

7 students are attending universities in Rwanda.

19 have graduated from university and are gainfully employed.

1,153 children are enrolled in the Learning Center

81 children are financially supported by attending Urukundo Learning Center.

103 Rwandans are employed full-time.

41 teachers instruct pre-k through Primary 6

62 serve in the administration, housekeeping, cooks, and guards

40+ Day-worker on a need basis

50+   3 - 6 year-olds attend Daycare

200+ chickens lay 190 eggs daily for the children and are sold

240 layette and hygiene are supplied to mothers and infants

465+ monthly are cared for at the Dental Clinic 

150 community members attend the worship center. 

Numerous local businesses and individuals benefit by Urukundo’s purchases. 

A guest house, opening in October 2023 will host school and mission groups, and tourists.

Tours for individuals and groups to Rwandan highlights and destinations can be arranged through the Foundation with a local company. 

Hope Made Real is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned and abandoned children, and the poor and vulnerable people of Rwanda, Africa.


Hope Made Real is the REAL thing. 100% of every dollar goes to support Mama, the children and the school. This is because everyone who works with her in any way donates 100% of their time and any costs they incur.
— Patricia D. Brown