1000 Hills Circle
Join the 1000 Hills Circle to transform Rwanda through HOPE Dental Center and extend God’s hope, healing and blessing to His people.
Rwanda is called the "land of a thousand hills" because of its rolling hills and majestic landscape. Even though the country suffered unimaginable adversity in its recent history, it has made stunning progress. Life expectancy has doubled since 1994 to over 60 years, and deaths of children under age 5 have plummeted from 230 per 1,000 to 55.
However, despite these advancements, 18% of hospital visits in district hospitals are linked to oral diseases that are preventable and curable with access to basic dental care (1). Rwanda has 48 dentists in a country with a population of almost 12 million, approximately one dentist for every 250,000 patients. By comparison, the United States has 1 dentist per 1,600 patients. Despite major efforts to rebuild the nation, the statistics remain disheartening and the need for more dental care professionals is greater than ever.
It is our love for this beautiful country and the resilient people of Rwanda that has inspired His Hands On Africa to establish the 1000 Hills Circle, named after Rwanda’s striking landscape. We hope to gather one thousand partners, the ‘circle’, who will journey, pray, and financially commit with us for the next 3 years. As a partner, we would appreciate your support in three key ways:
- Become a prayer partner of His Hands On Africa
- Commit to a monthly donation for the next three years (2)
Those who gift $100/month or more for 3 years will be included on the Founder's Circle donor wall of the Hope Dental Center. - Build a small circle - host an intimate informational gathering with Dr. Thomas and Lita Lee, the founders, to engage, dialogue and discuss the medical needs of the people of Rwanda and how your network of friends and family can partner with us.
For more information on hosting and arranging a small circle gathering, please contact info@hishandsonafrica.org.
Join the 1000 Hills Circle and let us move and transform the land of 1000 hills together!
1 2016 Annual Health Statistics Booklet, Rwandan Ministry of Health
2 Contributions are tax deductible.
“...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
2019 Fundraising Gala
On September 30th, we held our 3rd annual Fundraising Gala at the Luskin Center, on the campus of UCLA.
The theme for this year’s Gala was “Mountain Moving Faith.” Over 270 supporters gathered to support us as we continue to bring healing and blessing to the nation of Rwanda. It was wonderful to enjoy an evening of laughter, insight and good company together. The evening was filled with inspirational moments as Mr. Angelo Francois sang “God who moves the mountains,” Pastor Eugene Cho encouraged us with his message on “Faith,” and Dr. Tom and Lita shared their faith journey of taking small steps of faith. We also celebrated God’s goodness as we heard the update on the progress that was made the past year, especially the great news regarding the land HHOA was able to secure for the future home of HOPE Dental Center after two years of negotiation.
We were blown away by the blessings we received that evening.
The generous support, financial donations, and words of encouragement help us move forward as we make preparations for our departure to Rwanda. We are about to embark on a marathon into the unknown, but your love and friendship comfort us.
We also launched the 1000 Hills Circle. With a monumental vision to transform an entire nation through HHOA, God spoke into Dr. Tom’s heart to seek the support of 1000 Kingdom partner who will support HHOA through prayer, financial support and other creative ways.
Thank you to those who have taken the time to sign up online or in person at the Fundraising Gala to be a part of The 1000 Hills Circle. It is a big commitment, and we will honor your gifts by committing ourselves to seeing this through. Please help HHOA meet the goal by sharing our story on Instagram, Facebook, or by hosting a Small Circle so that we can bring the HOPE Dental Center to fruition. Please contact Susan Lee (info@hishandsonafrica.org) if you are interested in being a host.
Unable to attend the Fundraising Gala? You can still support our work, either with a one-time gift, as a monthly donor, or in other creative ways. Those who can give at $100/month or more for the next 3 years will join our Founder’s Circle and your gift will be commemorated on the donor wall at the HOPE Dental Center. Any level of participation will make an impact. Rwanda needs all of us! Click here to join.
The theme for this year’s Gala was “Mountain Moving Faith.” Over 270 supporters gathered to support us as we continue to bring healing and blessing to the nation of Rwanda. It was wonderful to enjoy an evening of laughter, insight and good company together. The evening was filled with inspirational moments as Mr. Angelo Francois sang “God who moves the mountains,” Pastor Eugene Cho encouraged us with his message on “Faith,” and Dr. Tom and Lita shared their faith journey of taking small steps of faith. We also celebrated God’s goodness as we heard the update on the progress that was made the past year, especially the great news regarding the land HHOA was able to secure for the future home of HOPE Dental Center after two years of negotiation.
We were blown away by the blessings we received that evening.
The generous support, financial donations, and words of encouragement help us move forward as we make preparations for our departure to Rwanda. We are about to embark on a marathon into the unknown, but your love and friendship comfort us.
We also launched the 1000 Hills Circle. With a monumental vision to transform an entire nation through HHOA, God spoke into Dr. Tom’s heart to seek the support of 1000 Kingdom partner who will support HHOA through prayer, financial support and other creative ways.
Thank you to those who have taken the time to sign up online or in person at the Fundraising Gala to be a part of The 1000 Hills Circle. It is a big commitment, and we will honor your gifts by committing ourselves to seeing this through. Please help HHOA meet the goal by sharing our story on Instagram, Facebook, or by hosting a Small Circle so that we can bring the HOPE Dental Center to fruition. Please contact Susan Lee (info@hishandsonafrica.org) if you are interested in being a host.
Unable to attend the Fundraising Gala? You can still support our work, either with a one-time gift, as a monthly donor, or in other creative ways. Those who can give at $100/month or more for the next 3 years will join our Founder’s Circle and your gift will be commemorated on the donor wall at the HOPE Dental Center. Any level of participation will make an impact. Rwanda needs all of us! Click here to join.
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
by raising up Christian dentists who will serve their communities through Gospel-centered health care
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