Every child deserves to belong — and to know they matter.
Eden Heart reaches the most vulnerable children in rural Rwanda with weekly care that integrates community, nutrition, mentorship, and hope.
The Problem
Many children in rural Rwanda are orphaned, vulnerable, or growing up without the community support structures they need. They face hunger, isolation, and a future with few opportunities. Existing organizations often separate spiritual care from physical care — addressing one need while ignoring the other.
Eden Heart was born from a simple conviction: children need both bread and belonging. They need meals and mentors. They need safety and Scripture. They need someone who sees them not as problems to solve, but as future leaders to invest in.
How We Work
Four pillars of care that address the whole child — body, spirit, community, and purpose.
Weekly Care Centers
Safe, consistent gathering spaces where vulnerable children experience community, play, and mentorship. Each center provides structure and belonging for children who often have neither.
Nutrition Support
Nutritious meals and nutritional education at every gathering. Many children arrive hungry — we ensure they leave nourished, and teach them about the connection between healthy land and healthy food.
Mentorship & Discipleship
Pairing each child with caring adults rooted in faith who provide spiritual guidance, emotional support, and life skills training. Every child deserves an adult who believes in their future.
Conservation Integration
Eden Heart children participate in TIDA's Bible Clubs and tree planting programs, gaining purpose and belonging through creation care. They don't just receive help — they become guardians.
What Makes Eden Heart Different
Most programs for vulnerable children stop at provision — food, clothing, shelter. Eden Heart goes further by integrating these children into TIDA's conservation programs. They join Bible Clubs. They plant trees. They learn that they are not just recipients of help, but guardians of creation.
This integration transforms their identity. A child who plants and cares for a tree begins to see themselves as someone with agency, responsibility, and a role in God's plan for restoration. That shift — from vulnerability to purpose — is at the heart of everything we do.
“Before Eden Heart, I didn't have anywhere to go after school. Now I have friends, food, and a tree I planted that is taller than me. I am a guardian.”— Ange, age 10, Kayonza