His Hands On Africa Inc.

Our Mission

To bring the hope and healing of Jesus to the people of Africa,
by raising up Christian dentists who will serve their communities through Gospel-centered health care

Commissioning Service for thomas and lita

We hope that you and your family are safe and well during this challenging time.

As many of you know, we are back home in the Los Angeles area, getting ready to send out a container filled with dental supplies and equipment that were made possible by the generous donations by you and our corporate partners.

We spent four months in Rwanda last year laying down the foundation for this moment. It has finally come: the construction of the first Compassion Community Dental Clinic is finished! There were many times as we were driving to the site that we thought we were dreaming and had to pinch ourselves to make sure that this was actually happening. Once the equipment arrives, we will officially launch the clinic and open a new chapter of HHOA.

With great pleasure and gratitude, we would like to invite you personally to join our commissioning service. You have been an important part of our journey and play an integral role in what God is doing through His Hands On Africa. Your presence at our worship service will be a huge encouragement to us.

Please celebrate with us on February 21 Sunday at 5:00 pm PST.
Details and link to the virtual worship will be posted soon!

going in faith

In July, we were told that Rwanda would allow foreigners into the country beginning in August. Despite the risks of traveling at the time, we knew that it was God’s plan for us to finally make the move. It was not easy clearing out our house that we had lived in for 20 years and fitting everything we would need in Rwanda in a container that would take months to arrive at our new home. But with the help of our children and many friends, we were able to get it all done and leave for Rwanda with four suitcases. Despite all the craziness, we were in complete peace as we embarked on our new journey.

Moving out of our home in the US in August, 2020

Container arrived two days before returning
to the US for the holidays

building community

Upon arrival, we met with our His Hands On Africa Rwanda team and shared our hopes and dreams with them. We visited our dental surgeons and dropped off a member for his first internship assignment. We shared meals, played games and prayed for one another, HHOA and of course our faithful supporters. We thanked God for making everything possible through your support.

First gathering with our team

Team visit to encourage Dr. Evod

building our clinic

We began the construction of the Compassion Community Dental Clinic (CCDC) in Nyamata. Managing the construction in Africa has been extremely challenging. It was impossible to find people with any experience building dental clinics, and as a result, the entire process ended up taking three times longer than anticipated. But by God’s grace, it is nearing completion and has been a good learning experience for the building of our HOPE Dental Center in the future.

Beginning of construction of the Compassion
Community Dental Clinic in Nyamata

Completed Sterilization room at the
Community Dental Clinic in Nyamata

successful virtual fundraiser

Our first-ever Virtual Fundraiser in November was a big success. We shared our vision and story with people all around the world and reached our fundraising goal. Thank you for your continued support, even during these difficult times. Your expression of love for our organization and the people of Rwanda is greatly appreciated. We want to give special thanks to all who worked tirelessly to make the fundraiser possible: Betty Safari, Jubilant Sykes, Gary Chan, Harry Eun, Tom McAllister, our corporate sponsors and the entire HHOA board of directors and volunteer team. Thank you all for the successful event!

If you were not able to watch the event, or would like to share it with others, please go to our YouTube Channel.
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Mr. Jubilant Sykes soothing our soul with music at the Gala

Rwanda is affectionately called "the land of a thousand hills" for its rolling hills and majestic landscape. 1000 Hills Circle was inspired by our love for this beautiful country and its 12 million beautiful, resilient people.

Will you partner with us in our mission to establish a sustainable dental care system and share hope and healing of Jesus with the people of Rwanda by becoming a 1000 Hills Circle member?

Learn more about 1000 hills circle

“...if you have faith as small as a mustard seed,
you can say to this mountain,
‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.
Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:20