Pastor Laurent Muvunyi
Assists Africans recovering from decades of ethnic violence
"This couple years was very hard for many people including the new American families (refugees). We are looking for restoration and hope to our nation and world."
Biography:
"Pastor for Living Hope Church in Centerville, married with five children, dedicated volunteer helping new immigrants adjust to the USA, CEO and president of ARDR Allies, grew up in Dem. Rep. of Congo, bachelor’s degree in International Development." --Rev. Muvunyi
ARDR Allies
Rev. Laurent Muvunyi works with ARDR Allies to support programs addressing poverty in Rwanda.
He raises awareness and money in the USA to fund water management, children’s education and healthcare, HIV/AIDS support, a women’s cooperative, and agriculture in Rwanda.
Support for immigrants to USA
Pastor for Living Hope Church in Centerville, Ohio, father of five children, dedicated volunteer helping new immigrants adjust to the USA, Rev. Laurent Muvunyi is also CEO and president of ARDR Allies. His background prepared him extensively for this.
Background in international development
“Muvunyi grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, earned a bachelor’s degree in International Development from the Congolese Institute of Management, worked in Haiti and Africa, and moved to Rwanda five years after the 1994 genocide.” Kari Carter, Dayton Daily News August 12, 2021
“He came to the U.S. on behalf of the Association Rwandaise pour le Développement Rural in Rwanda to raise awareness about the ongoing problems of war and poverty in Central Africa. ARDR, founded by his brother, addresses poverty in Rwanda.” Kari Carter, Dayton Daily News August 12, 2021
Links:
ARDR Allies https://www.ardrallies.org/
Dayton Daily News article about Muvunyi
https://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyles/a-bridge-for-families-pastor-helps-daytons-immigrants/SS5FFG74OJHSVIG6ZCT7IQGVSA/
Article about filming the ARDR documentary:
http://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2014/03/12/student-made-documentary-to-generate-support-for-rwandan-communities-at-march-20-premiere/
Voice of Central Africa DR Congo by Debra Lynn Heagy and Laurent Muvunyi
Rev. Muvunyi co-authored this 2011 book about people’s experiences of the 2004 massacre in the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi.
ARDR Videos: https://www.ardrallies.org/videos
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