Stories of Hope: Epiphanie
ZOE staff member Epiphanie Mujawimana understands the sadness and struggles orphans face each day. From the time she was a small child living in Rwanda, her mother was sick. After her father died when she was nine, Epiphanie’s family lived in extreme poverty. Despite her tender age, Epiphanie was determined to earn enough money to stay in school. Her life was difficult, yet her undying faith in God enabled her to remain hopeful and finish her education.
Epiphanie hugs a child who has received a home through ZOE Ministry.
In 1994, Epiphanie faced another great struggle when Rwanda was decimated by genocide. In 100 days, a total of 800,000 people were killed. Epiphanie and her children became separated from her husband. Each thought the other had died, but miraculously they all survived, although they lost everything they owned.
God has redeemed Epiphanie’s suffering through her work with orphans in Africa. Her understanding of suffering, loss, fear, and uncertainty resonates and connects with the children she sees every day. Her experience of survival and perseverance is now the catalyst for the skills and faith she passes onto the orphans in ZOE’s care.
The founder of ZOE’s Giving Hope methodology, Epiphanie oversees all of ZOE’s Giving Hope Empowerment Project activities in Africa.