Our
strategic vision has always been to equip indigenous Rwandan leaders to care
for their own community themselves. Over the last year, we have been training and preparing Co-Founder and
Program Director Chantal Umutesi, and Administrative Director Marie Clarice
Nyachio, to run the operations of HFLM in Rwanda. We are excited to announce
that at the beginning of this month, these ladies will begin co-directing HFLM.
Over the past five years, God has used each of our American Directors’ unique
talents to build a strong foundation for HFLM, to develop our programs, and to
progress HFLM’s sustainability through developing Rwandan leadership. We are
incredibly grateful for Torey de Rozario, who served as Executive Director for
the past year and headed up the leadership transition. Torey will be completing
her last month serving in Rwanda, and we would like to congratulate her on her
hard work and for accomplishing our long standing goal!
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| Marie Clarice and Benjamin |
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| Torey and Chantal |
The
Executive Director position will be split between Chantal Umutesi and Marie
Clarice. Marie Clarice and Chantal beautifully balance each other in education,
experience, and skill sets. We believe this change will bring a new strength to
HFLM and a deeper connection with our mission to bring healing and hope to
vulnerable Rwandan children as Rwandans take the lead in the Ministry. Torey
will remain in Rwanda for another month, play an active advisor role upon
returning to America for 6 months to ensure a smooth transition, and will then
join the Board of Directors.
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| Chantal reeceiving kisses from Benjamin and Claude |
We
are thankful for God’s guidance during these times of transition. He has proved
over and over again that HFLM is HIS ministry and that HE will be the one to
sustain and lead it. Please join us in praying for our new directors and
celebrating this important milestone in our journey.
