Update from Our Crown Stewardship Institute in DRC — Growing Together

Dear Partners and Friends,

I’m excited to share some encouraging updates.

Earlier this year, I took a restorative trip to Malawi—a much-needed opportunity to reconnect with friends and refresh my spirit. While there, I collaborated with Johann Van der Ham to film a short video that captures the vision for our training center. I’m pleased to report that the blueprint for the center is now complete and is guiding our next steps.

In April, I made the difficult decision to surrender my chiefship in the village to fully dedicate myself to this work. Since then, progress has accelerated. Our demonstration farm is thriving with a variety of crops, and we’ve begun early preparations for the construction of the first building—a house. This multi-purpose house will serve as my residence (to oversee development on the ground), a storage facility, guest lodging, and a sustainable hub for livestock and farm operations.

With the faithful support of partners like you, we’re gaining momentum. Your prayers, encouragement, and resources are helping turn vision into reality.

In the months ahead, we plan to:

• Sustain farm activities with new plantings of vegetables and crops

• Host two training sessions to expand community engagement

• Fundraise to support these programs

• Begin construction of the first house—pending available funds

  
  

This journey is guided by faith and deeply rooted in our community’s strength. Every seed we plant, every training we offer, and every brick we lay is not just about building a farm or a center—it’s about nurturing hope, dignity, and opportunity for our people. Your support, prayers, and partnership are a true blessing and the foundation for lasting change.

Together, with God’s grace and our collective effort, we are sowing a future that will uplift generations to come.

Thank you for believing in this mission and walking with us.

With gratitude, Mobali Namuhindura

Here are some impressions: