St. Therese of the Little Flower
Orphanage Sponsorship Program
2006-2025
Through consistent support and formation, each child was guided to reach the highest level of education or training possible, empowering them for independence and a stable future.
55 total children served:
55 total children served:
- 15 achieved professional certification through vocational training in Mechanics, Tailoring, Masonry, Computer Science or Electricity.
- 15 completed a high school education.
- 10 earned college degrees.
- 1 graduated with a medical degree.
- 7 children were reunited with family members.
- 14 chose to exit the sponsorship program to accept employment or entrepreneurship.
Impact and Success Stories
Bayivugire Jean Marie
Bayivugire Jean Marie graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2021. He is employed as a mechanic in a garage called Motors.
Bayivugire Jean Marie graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2021. He is employed as a mechanic in a garage called Motors.
Bazirinyakamwe Stephen
Bazirinyakamwe Stephen graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Stephen is employed as a mechanic.
Bazirinyakamwe Stephen graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Stephen is employed as a mechanic.
Benimana Aron
Benimana Aron graduated from college with a degree in Engineering in 2023. Below is a photo of Aron presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
Benimana Aron graduated from college with a degree in Engineering in 2023. Below is a photo of Aron presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
Bigirimana Kevin
Bigirimana Kevin graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2019. He started his own business with a financial gift from his sponsor. Kevin got married on July 27, 2025, and has a child.
Bigirimana Kevin graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2019. He started his own business with a financial gift from his sponsor. Kevin got married on July 27, 2025, and has a child.
Bigirimana Kevin's Tailoring Business
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Bigirimana Kevin with his wife and child
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Dusabimana Claver
Dusabimana Claver graduated from college with a degree in Computer Science in 2023. Below is a photo of Claver presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received a computer and printer.
Dusabimana Claver graduated from college with a degree in Computer Science in 2023. Below is a photo of Claver presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received a computer and printer.
Habayimana Buso Prisca
Habayimana Buso Prisca graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2016.
Habayimana Buso Prisca graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2016.
Habiyambere John Bosco
Habiyambere John Bosco graduated from college with a degree in Finance in 2023. Below is a photo of John Bosco presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received capital for his own farm.
Habiyambere John Bosco graduated from college with a degree in Finance in 2023. Below is a photo of John Bosco presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received capital for his own farm.
Harerimana Violetta
Harerimana Violetta attended primary school until she was reunited with a relative in 2011.
Harerimana Violetta attended primary school until she was reunited with a relative in 2011.
Irankunda Tierre
Irankunda Tierre graduated from college with a degree in Community Development in 2024. Below is a photo of Tierre presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
Irankunda Tierre graduated from college with a degree in Community Development in 2024. Below is a photo of Tierre presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
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Kabagabire Serphine
Kabagabire Serphine was adopted by her uncle in 2007.
Kabagabire Serphine was adopted by her uncle in 2007.
Kagabo Musa
Kagabo Musa graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Musa is employed as a mechanic.
Kagabo Musa graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Musa is employed as a mechanic.
Musa building his own home.
Kamariza Esperance
Kamariza Esperance completed vocational training in Computer Technology. She is married and shown below with her two children and Sr. Pudentiana Kirungo Mushumbushi, STH.
Kamariza Esperance completed vocational training in Computer Technology. She is married and shown below with her two children and Sr. Pudentiana Kirungo Mushumbushi, STH.
Esperance with her two children visiting Sr. Pudentiana at STLFO.
Kanziza Solina
Kanziza Solina completed vocational training in Computer Science in 2018.
Kanziza Solina completed vocational training in Computer Science in 2018.
Manirakiza Roger
Manirakiza Roger graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Roger is employed as a mechanic.
Manirakiza Roger graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Roger is employed as a mechanic.
Misigaro Dominico
Misigaro Dominico graduated from high school in 2019. For graduation he received funds from his sponsor to build a house. Dominico chose farming for his occupation.
Misigaro Dominico graduated from high school in 2019. For graduation he received funds from his sponsor to build a house. Dominico chose farming for his occupation.
Mpawenimana Alice
Mpawenimana Alice received vocational training in Tailoring until she was reunited with her aunt and moved to Rwanda in 2013.
Mpawenimana Alice received vocational training in Tailoring until she was reunited with her aunt and moved to Rwanda in 2013.
Mukeshimana Francine
Mukeshimana Francine reunited with family members in Somalia in 2014.
Mukeshimana Francine reunited with family members in Somalia in 2014.
Ndihokubwayo Joachim
Ndihokubwayo Joachim graduated from high school in 2020. For graduation he received a bike and funds from his sponsor to start his own kiosk business.
Ndihokubwayo Joachim graduated from high school in 2020. For graduation he received a bike and funds from his sponsor to start his own kiosk business.
Ndoricimpa Shariroti
Ndoricimpa Shariroti attended primary school until she was reunited with her grandmother in 2013.
Ndoricimpa Shariroti attended primary school until she was reunited with her grandmother in 2013.
Ngabirano Marc
On November 17, 2015, at the age of twenty-one, Ngabirano Marc passed away while being treated for malaria at the Kizi Health Center in Muyinga. Marc was a gifted high school student who will be remembered for his kindness.
On November 17, 2015, at the age of twenty-one, Ngabirano Marc passed away while being treated for malaria at the Kizi Health Center in Muyinga. Marc was a gifted high school student who will be remembered for his kindness.
In Loving Memory of Ngabirano Marc
Ngendahayo Alex
Ngendahayo Alex graduated from college with a degree in Telecommunications in 2023. Below is a photo of Alex presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
Ngendahayo Alex graduated from college with a degree in Telecommunications in 2023. Below is a photo of Alex presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
Ngendakumana Emile
Ngendakumana Emile graduated from college with a degree in Electronics in 2023. Below is a photo of Emile presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
Ngendakumana Emile graduated from college with a degree in Electronics in 2023. Below is a photo of Emile presenting his research paper. As a graduation gift, he received funds to start his own business.
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Ngendakumana Revocat
Ngendakumana Revocat attended primary school until he had to flee to Rwanda as a refugee in 2015 due to a threat to his Batwa tribe. He returned in 2021 to Burundi and is currently working as a police officer.
Ngendakumana Revocat attended primary school until he had to flee to Rwanda as a refugee in 2015 due to a threat to his Batwa tribe. He returned in 2021 to Burundi and is currently working as a police officer.
Nibigira Diogen and Niyonzima Consolata
Nibigira Diogen graduated from the University of Health Sciences Institute in 2020. He is shown below taking an oath as a new member of the medical profession after presenting his research work. Diogen lives in Zambia with his wife and their daughter, where he is employed as a pharmacist.
Niyonzima Consolata, who has special needs, was welcomed into the home of her brother, Nibigira Diogen, in 2025. Consolata, known for her radiant joy, will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Sisters who lovingly cared for her at the Orphanage.
Nibigira Diogen graduated from the University of Health Sciences Institute in 2020. He is shown below taking an oath as a new member of the medical profession after presenting his research work. Diogen lives in Zambia with his wife and their daughter, where he is employed as a pharmacist.
Niyonzima Consolata, who has special needs, was welcomed into the home of her brother, Nibigira Diogen, in 2025. Consolata, known for her radiant joy, will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Sisters who lovingly cared for her at the Orphanage.
Niyonzima Consolata with her brother, Nibigira Diogen, his wife, and their daughter.
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Niyonzima Consolata
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Niyomwungere Sezalia
Niyomwungere Sezalia was adopted by her uncle in 2006.
Niyomwungere Sezalia was adopted by her uncle in 2006.
Niyonkuru Anania
Niyonkuru Anania graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2019. He started his own businesses with a financial gift from his sponsor.
Niyonkuru Anania graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2019. He started his own businesses with a financial gift from his sponsor.
Niyonkuru Anania's Tailoring Business
Niyonkuru Therence
Niyonkuru Therence received vocational training in Mechanics until he had to flee to Rwanda as a refugee in 2015 due to a threat to his Batwa tribe.
Niyonkuru Therence received vocational training in Mechanics until he had to flee to Rwanda as a refugee in 2015 due to a threat to his Batwa tribe.
Niyonsaba Imelda
During the genocide between the Hutu and Tutsi Tribes in Burundi, Imelda's parents were killed when she was just three years old. People from the Hutu Tribe tried to kill her too. With wounds on her head and back, she was believed to be dead. A Hutu man rescued her and took her to the St. Therese of the Little Flower Orphanage where he knew the Sisters would protect her. Hutu and Tutsi soldiers would have killed them both had they been discovered.
Imelda arrived wounded and traumatized by the attempt on her life and narrow escape. She was kept under constant loving care. Initially, she hid all the time from other children and would not play. Through patient love and security provided by the Sisters, she began to eat, play and eventually go to school.
Five years later, her rescuer returned to the orphanage to inquire about her progress. Upon hearing the story of her rescue, Imelda wrapped her arms around him in a hug of gratitude for risking his own life to save hers. At the Orphanage, the Sisters created a loving family environment that allowed the children to adopt a spirit of forgiveness for the pain caused by genocide. The children came from many different ethnic groups, yet they live as one big family without prejudice, shame or fear.
At the age of sixteen, Imelda was the first from the Orphanage to pass the national exam and advance to high school. After completing high school, Imelda was also one of the first children in the orphanage to attend college. In 2016, she received a degree in Accounting. On November 5, 20216, Imelda married her fiancé, Pacifique Ishingiro, a teacher at Ngozi University. Imelda is shown below with their two children.
During the genocide between the Hutu and Tutsi Tribes in Burundi, Imelda's parents were killed when she was just three years old. People from the Hutu Tribe tried to kill her too. With wounds on her head and back, she was believed to be dead. A Hutu man rescued her and took her to the St. Therese of the Little Flower Orphanage where he knew the Sisters would protect her. Hutu and Tutsi soldiers would have killed them both had they been discovered.
Imelda arrived wounded and traumatized by the attempt on her life and narrow escape. She was kept under constant loving care. Initially, she hid all the time from other children and would not play. Through patient love and security provided by the Sisters, she began to eat, play and eventually go to school.
Five years later, her rescuer returned to the orphanage to inquire about her progress. Upon hearing the story of her rescue, Imelda wrapped her arms around him in a hug of gratitude for risking his own life to save hers. At the Orphanage, the Sisters created a loving family environment that allowed the children to adopt a spirit of forgiveness for the pain caused by genocide. The children came from many different ethnic groups, yet they live as one big family without prejudice, shame or fear.
At the age of sixteen, Imelda was the first from the Orphanage to pass the national exam and advance to high school. After completing high school, Imelda was also one of the first children in the orphanage to attend college. In 2016, she received a degree in Accounting. On November 5, 20216, Imelda married her fiancé, Pacifique Ishingiro, a teacher at Ngozi University. Imelda is shown below with their two children.
Niyonsaba Imelda with her husband Pacifique Ishingiro
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Imelda with her two children
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Nizigiyimana Jean Claude
Nizigiyimana Jean Claude graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Jean Claude is employed as a mechanic.
Nizigiyimana Jean Claude graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Jean Claude is employed as a mechanic.
Jean Claude in front of his own home.
Nkuriragenda Francisco Xavery
Nkuriragenda Francisco Xavery graduated from college with a degree in Economics and Accounting in 2025. As a graduation gift, he received funds from his sponsor to start his own business. He owns a kiosk business selling beverages, and purchased a plot of land on which he plans to build a home.
Nkuriragenda Francisco Xavery graduated from college with a degree in Economics and Accounting in 2025. As a graduation gift, he received funds from his sponsor to start his own business. He owns a kiosk business selling beverages, and purchased a plot of land on which he plans to build a home.
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Nsabimana Deogratias
Nsabimana Deogratias graduated from college with a degree in Medical Studies/Anesthesiology in 2024. As a graduation gift, he received funds from his sponsor to start his own business. In 2025, he completed an internship and began employment as an Anesthesia Technician at a hospital.
Nsabimana Deogratias graduated from college with a degree in Medical Studies/Anesthesiology in 2024. As a graduation gift, he received funds from his sponsor to start his own business. In 2025, he completed an internship and began employment as an Anesthesia Technician at a hospital.
Ntawubonavyose Edwin
Ntawubonavyose Edwin graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Edwin is employed as a mechanic.
Ntawubonavyose Edwin graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Edwin is employed as a mechanic.
Edwin working as a mechanic.
Nzoyisenga Paul
Upon completion of his education, Nzoyisenga Paul received funds from his sponsor to start his own kiosk business. Paul made a profit within the first two months of operations. He got married on September 8, 2025.
Upon completion of his education, Nzoyisenga Paul received funds from his sponsor to start his own kiosk business. Paul made a profit within the first two months of operations. He got married on September 8, 2025.
Rivuzimana Richard
Rivuzimana Richard graduated from high school in 2015. He fled to Rwanda as a refugee in 2015 due to a threat to his Batwa tribe. Richard is employed as a cook.
Rivuzimana Richard graduated from high school in 2015. He fled to Rwanda as a refugee in 2015 due to a threat to his Batwa tribe. Richard is employed as a cook.
Sabarugira Eloi
Sabarugira Eloi attended secondary school until he was reunited with his father in 2013.
Sabarugira Eloi attended secondary school until he was reunited with his father in 2013.
Sabiyaremye Jean de Dieu
Jean de Dieu graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Jean de Dieu is employed as a mechanic.
Jean de Dieu graduated from vocational training in Mechanics in 2018. He received materials to build his own home as a graduation gift from STLFWM. Jean de Dieu is employed as a mechanic.
Jean de Dieu repairing a car.
Sindayigaya Jean Baptist
Jean Baptist graduated from college with a degree in Community Development in 2022. He opened his own business selling clothing.
Jean Baptist graduated from college with a degree in Community Development in 2022. He opened his own business selling clothing.
Siyonarira Desiderate
Siyonarira Desiderate received vocational training in Tailoring. She is employed as a housemaid and cook.
Siyonarira Desiderate received vocational training in Tailoring. She is employed as a housemaid and cook.
Twizerimana Abeline
Twizerimana Abeline received a secondary school education and was reunited with her aunt in 2019.
Twizerimana Abeline received a secondary school education and was reunited with her aunt in 2019.
Vyukusenge John
Vyukusenge John graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2015. He built his own house in Migunga.
Vyukusenge John graduated from vocational training in Tailoring in 2015. He built his own house in Migunga.
Vyukusenge Theresa
Vyukusenge Theresa graduated from high school in 2019, and married Nimubona Jackson, an elementary school teacher. The children and Sisters from the Orphanage attended the wedding.
Vyukusenge Theresa graduated from high school in 2019, and married Nimubona Jackson, an elementary school teacher. The children and Sisters from the Orphanage attended the wedding.
