Restoration of Hope

Restoration of Hope began as a dream in the heart of Donatien Nahimana (Honda). After working for six years with African Revival Ministries as a driver, administrator and house parent to orphan children, in January 2004 he established Restoration of Hope with a vision to help the streetboys of Bujumbura - the capital of Burundi.

Honda’s vision was to take boys off the street and to completely change their environment giving them a family, a home, an education and introduce them to a God who has a purpose for their lives - a God who longs to restore their hope!

The project started when Libby (Honda’s wife) was followed home by three streetboys looking for food. These boys were soon living in the Nahimana's home and were quickly joined by many others who required help. Seven months later the first Hope House was opened which is now home to 16 boys who previously lived on the streets. The second Hope House opened in October 2005 and is home to a further 17 boys. Restoration of Hope currently cares for another 29 boys providing food, education and essential medicines in times of need.

Restoration of Hope is funded by individual contributions and is supported by friends and family all over the world.

Hope Houses

Honda first discovered this house when it was in need of drastic repair. Rent was agreed and the house was made habitable within one week - when the first boys moved in! The house is shared by Amie who oversees the house ensuring the boys are well cared for. more information

Kinama Women's Project

In April 2009 RoH opened a day centre for vulnerable women and single mothers. The centre is situated in Kinama, an area of the city that was deserted until 2002, residents having fled the fighting there during the war. more information