New Mercies Ministries: Rwanda Orphanage Project

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

-12 individual homes in community
-A "family" of 6 children and 2 adult workers in each home
-Circular community with recreational common area in center
-Energy efficient design using biogas, solar panels and rainwater collection
-Agricultural and livestock areas for food and income generating activities
-Multipurpose Hall for gathering that may also be rented to public to help defray costs
-Secured space prevents access to children without first passing through administration
-Vision for a disability/special needs focus in 2-4 homes with accessibility in all homes

To reflect God's heart of love
for the rejected and forgotten of the
world, by providing a place and
opportunity for orphaned and
abandoned children to grow
into leaders in their
communities, the
nation, the world
and the Body
of Christ.