Shelter Them is an organization that is based on Christian foundations which teach us to help those in need. This includes physical, psychological and spiritual help. They need not only hope in a future but help for the now.

In 1994 the culmination of the years of hatred resulted in the genocide of Rwanda’s people. In 100 days more than 800 000 people were killed by knife, machete and guns. This was not carried out by bombs it was eye to eye. This left many with no family, psychological issues and no hope.  Read more...

Even though it’s been 13 years, many are still homeless, hopeless and depressed. These have been ravaged by genocide and AIDS. They are without hope due to nothing they did.

In September 2005 the twins, Josephine and Jocelyne who founded Shelter Them made a trip back home to Rwanda after 8 years of living safe and in Canada. It was meant to be a leisure trip for visiting family and introducing their husbands to them, but as things sometimes happen. Their lives were put into perspective. Their brother Jules Higiro had started a program in his church to feed and spend time with the street youth of Kigali. Almost one hundred or so youth come to have a meal all seated in a large circle. Most likely the only meal that week. After they got together in the church they had a service. It was simple, let them get up and lead the singing as well as choose the songs. Next is a quick sermon that is meant to encourage them and know that God was with them. After they would talk with each other and the leaders would get to know them and let them talk, show that they do care and build confidence. This simple foundation is what we still do and we look forward to building upon it.

Our team in Canada is led by: Josephine Bukuru Murphy, Jocelyne Butoyi Alexandre, Andrew Ramadeen, Aretha Khaloo and Allan Tongana.

Our team in Rwanda is led by Jules Higiro, Cesarie Sumwiza and Jennifer Lichty.

We have plans to expand in the future to help more of these beautiful children of God to have dreams once again. Please donate today.