1. Executive Summary

Christ Mission International (CMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing holistic support to vulnerable children and their families in Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo. Founded on principles of compassion, empowerment, and community development, CMI envisions a future where every child receives quality nutrition, education, spiritual resiliency, and social development opportunities.

1.2. CMI’s Vision, Mission & Objectives

1.2.1. Vision:
To create countries where every child grows up healthy, educated, spiritually resilient, and empowered to build a better future for themselves and their communities.

1.2.2. Mission:
CMI's mission is to provide comprehensive support to vulnerable children and their families.

1.2.3. Objective:
Providing support and services to children with a focus on education, healthcare, nutrition, and overall well-being.

2. Introduction

To improve the health of deprived children and support their education, CMI operates two major programs: the Nutrition Program and the Education Sponsorship Program.

Nutrition Program:
Conducted at the CMI feeding station, children are invited three times a week for a hot meal, drink, Bible study, and counseling sessions. These children come from disadvantaged families who struggle to meet basic needs such as food and education.

Education Sponsorship Program:
Aimed at supporting deprived children in Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo by providing school requirements. CMI has identified over 100,000 vulnerable children who need help to access education and break the cycle of poverty.

3. The Situation at CMI

CMI remains committed to providing nutrition and education support; however, it faces significant challenges due to financial limitations. Many children still lack proper feeding and educational access. Poor nutrition leads to disease, poor mental development, and stunted growth.

CMI currently sends 300 children to school, with 100 more still needing support. 150 children attend the feeding station weekly. However, supporting 8,000 children requires financial partners and resources.

4. Project Overview

The project aims to provide meals and educational sponsorship to underprivileged children, empowering them to become productive citizens. Nutrition and education are key in breaking generational poverty.

5. Project Objectives

• Improve nutritional status of underprivileged children.
• Increase access to quality education and school attendance.
• Enhance academic performance through mentorship and tutoring.
• Promote life skills and career readiness.
• Encourage community involvement and responsibility.

6. Target Beneficiaries

Children from impoverished communities, including:

• Orphans and vulnerable children.
• Children with disabilities.
• Girls facing gender-based inequalities.
• Children from rural and remote regions.

7. Project Activities

7.1. Nutritional Support:

• Weekly nutritious meals.
• Nutrition workshops for caregivers.
• Regular health monitoring.
• Community garden for sustainable food supply.

7.2. Educational Support:

• School uniforms, textbooks, and stationery.
• After-school tutoring.
• Extracurricular and life-skills activities.
• Academic monitoring and evaluation.

7.3. Community Engagement:

• Local committees for project oversight.
• Awareness campaigns.
• Parent-teacher meetings.
• Sustainability strategy development.

8. Expected Outcomes

• Improved child health and nutrition.
• Increased school enrollment and attendance.
• Improved academic performance.
• Empowered and confident children.
• Reduced school dropouts.
• Reduced child abuse and exploitation.

9. Project Evaluation

The project’s success will be evaluated through nutrition assessments, school attendance monitoring, academic performance reviews, and feedback from beneficiaries and families.

10. Sustainability Plan

CMI aims to achieve long-term sustainability through partnerships with NGOs, faith-based ministries, governments, and income-generating activities. Farming initiatives will support both food security and family economic resilience, strengthening children's well-being and education opportunities.