Bringing emotional healing and hope
One Life At A Time,
Transforming the next generation
Umuhoza Project
More than two decades ago, during my first visit to Rwanda, I felt a deep stirring in my heart—a calling from God to do something for the nation.
The 1994 genocide against the Tutsi left a lasting imprint on my soul. For years, I didn’t know exactly how I was meant to respond. The answer came gradually, shaped by my understanding of community, compassion, and healing.
There was a time when people lived in close-knit communities, where no one suffered alone. If a neighbour experienced loss, it was felt by all—a private grief became a shared burden. There was an unspoken commitment to care: “If there is anything we can do, let us know.” From an early age, I learned that caring for others is at the core of what it means to be human.
True compassion comes from the Latin words pati (to suffer) and cum (with)—to suffer with. Long before formal counselling existed, people instinctively knew that compassion meant stepping into another’s pain, standing beside them in their sorrow, and offering comfort through presence and understanding. This understanding led me to walk alongside survivors of the genocide on their journey toward healing.
My mission became clear: to help transform trauma into healing. Through counselling and pastoral care training, I sought to equip individuals—both laypeople and professionals—to support their communities. The vision was not just recovery, but ensuring that unhealed wounds would not be passed on to future generations.
Having experienced profound healing and comfort from God in my own life, I felt called to extend that same comfort to others. Umuhoza means comforter—and that is the heart of this project.
That is how the Umuhoza Project was born.
Testimonials
“Meeting Jayne was a revelation for me. I always struggled to connect psychology with the Word of God, but she cleared that confusion. Now, I know that what I’m doing is in God’s will, and I’m truly grateful to have met her”
“Encountering Pst. Jayne has been truly inspiring. Her deep reverence for God, her relationship with the Holy Spirit, and her expertise as a psychotherapist demonstrate that true career prosperity comes from allowing God to refine our gifts for greater service. Her training has sharpened my communication, analytical, and listening skills as a psychologist while also strengthening my spiritual discernment. I now see psychology as both a ministry and a career—one of God’s powerful tools for transformation.”
“First, I thank God for the privilege of being part of this training. I used to feel there was a gap between the Word of God and how ministers use it in counselling. Through this training, I learned the importance of truly listening and understanding that I don’t have the power to fix people—I can do my part and trust God to work in them through His Word and the Holy Spirit.From Pastor Jayne, I’ve seen God’s love in action, the beauty of self-sacrifice, and the power of organisation.”
“This training was an awakening and a source of comfort for me. I learned to be thankful in all circumstances and was reminded that I am wonderfully made in God’s image. Pastor Jayne is truly a blessing—through her, I have found peace and can breathe again. She has shown me that there are still true servants of God who serve with sincerity, not just for gain. Thank you, Pastor Jayne, for your time and sacrifice. ”
“I thank God for bringing Pr. Jayne into my life. Through her training and personal counselling, I discovered my true identity in Christ and recognised the wonderful qualities within me that I had overlooked. Her guidance helped me overcome fear, uncertainty, and insecurity. Now, I feel at peace, and even those around me notice a change—they say I look more joyful and radiant! Thank you, Pr. Jayne, for following God’s calling and sharing your wisdom. May He bless you abundantly.”