My initial term is three years. However, I am very open to being in Rwanda for longer. I'll be there for as long as God wants me there. (I would come home for a short time after three years though!)
What organization are you going to Rwanda with?
I am going to Rwanda as Hunger Core missionary with Food for the Hungry. Food for the Hungry is a Christian relief and development organization ministering in over 26 countries worldwide. For more information please visit http://www.fh.org/
When do you anticipate leaving for Rwanda?
There are two factors that influence when I will leave: having 100% of my monthly support raised in pledges and all of my oubound costs and attending the Phase II training held onsite at a Food for the Hungry ministry location. Phase II is held in April and September. The quicker I raise support the quicker I will be able to attend Phase II and go to the field. With that said I am aiming to leave for Rwanda in late summer or early fall 2008.
Why would you ever want to go to Rwanda?
God calls us all to different things. He has called me to the poor and confirmed that call in my life three separate times. I have a heart for children and the poor. Rwanda is where my gifts, calling and desire can be best used by God.
What will you be doing in Rwanda?
I'll be working for Food for the Hungry's Child Development program designing curriculum to help children develop a Biblical world and life view and training Christian education workers.
What is Rwanda like?
Rwanda is a beautiful country nicknamed, "The Land of a Thousand Hills". There are lakes, mountains and lush forests. Safari lovers love it's rich wildlife like zebra, waterbuck, hippopotamus, workhog, impala, buffalo, and elephants. It is also a very poor country. 84% of it's population live on less than $2 a day. Most Rwandans are subsistence farmers. Rwandans eat bananas, legumes, sweet potatoes, maize, cassava and potatoes.
Please prayerfully consider becoming a prayer and/or financial partner in the ministry in Rwanda. When you commit to praying and financially supporting me, I become your ambassador, your partner in Food for the Hungry's ministry to the poor in Rwanda. Please visit my missionary page at http://www.fh.org/missionary61011 to learn more.
Why do you have to raise support?
Food for the Hungry asks all of its Hunger Core missionaries to raise support to cover their living and ministry costs so more funds can go to programs in the countries they minister in.
If you're not leaving for the field right now, why are you asking for support now?
In order to be able to leave for the field, I must have 100% of my monthly support amount pledged in advance. Though you may begin giving monthly pledges now (that money would go towards my outbound costs) pledges that are pledged in advance help Food for the Hungry be able to give the field a better idea of when I will be able to join them.
Are you scared?
Sure, who wouldn't be? Though I am afraid of the unknown a little bit, I am confident that God has called me to Rwanda and will take care of me. Really, I'm more excited than I am nervous!
What are you excited about?
I'm excited to obey God's call in my life. I'm excited about making an impact in childrens' lives in Rwanda. I love kids and cannot wait to meet and get to know precious Rwandan children. Even more, I am excited about doing things that will encourage them to develop a Biblical world and life view. I'm excited about living overseas again; I can't wait to experience the new sights, sounds, tastes and smells.
Is Rwanda safe?
Most of Rwanda has been calm since the war and genocide ended in July 1994.
I would love to chat with you more about Rwanda. Please feel free to email me at my Food for the Hungry email: kjacobsen@fhi.net or my personal email: karenljacobsen@yahoo.com You can also call me on my cell at 973-508-5354. I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you.
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