John, the founder of Kingdom Youth Redemption Organization, hails from a unique background, having been born and raised in a refugee camp in Uganda. His parents sought refuge there after escaping the first Tutsi genocide in Rwanda in 1959.
John's educational journey led him through Uganda, where he completed his undergraduate studies, and eventually to Kenya, where he pursued a master's degree in Education Planning and Management. After earning his master's degree, he was compelled to return to his ancestral homeland, Rwanda, with a deep desire to contribute to the country's recovery following the devastating 1994 Tutsi genocide.
Upon arriving in Rwanda, John embarked on his mission by serving as a school principal. Later, he transitioned into a role with the Ministry of Education as a curriculum designer. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in aiding the transition from teaching in French to teaching in English. He was instrumental in developing the new English curriculum and providing teacher training to facilitate the transition.
While working in Rwanda's education sector, John couldn't ignore the dire poverty and the number of families struggling to send their children to school. The situation worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many families jobless and unable to support their children's education. In response to this crisis, John initiated a small scheme with a group of friends. They collectively set aside 20% of their monthly earnings to sponsor vulnerable youth from impoverished families. The sponsorship was aimed at enabling these young individuals to attend and complete at least a one-year vocational training program, equipping them with employable skills and the means to support themselves and their families. Through this act of generosity, John and his friends sponsored 30 unwed young mothers who had dropped out of school to complete one-year vocational programs in tailoring and hairdressing. The skills they acquired transformed the lives of these women, providing them with newfound opportunities and self-reliance. Inspired by the remarkable impact of their generosity, John envisioned the creation of an organization dedicated to supporting less privileged unwed young mothers in attending and completing comprehensive three-year technical or vocational programs. This extended training would enable them to gain essential skills, secure employment, or even establish their own businesses. For John, this approach was a powerful means of poverty reduction and community empowerment, emphasizing the importance of teaching individuals to be self-sufficient rather than providing handouts. With this vision and philosophy in mind, he took the decisive step of officially registering Kingdom Youth Redemption Organization as a non-profit organization in Arizona, solidifying his commitment to this vital cause.