United Pentecostal Maranatha Church
Our founding community
Our teamLocal leadership.
Local leadership.
A shared commitment.
Church members, leaders in the DRC and USA, and supporters around the world make this work possible.
The people behind the mission.
David Bakuru
Founder & President
School Principal
Education leadership
Working together
Our administrative team.
Dedicated leadership helps coordinate the daily work of our programs and support the community they serve.
The everyday difference
Many hands. One mission.
Teachers, caregivers, builders, and medical professionals give their time and skills to sustain Maranatha’s work.
What we’re doingWorking toward
Working toward
self-sufficiency.
David Bakuru is taking steps toward self-sufficiency to help provide ongoing support for Maranatha Projects International.
A brighter future begins
with people who care.
Help sustain care, learning, and opportunity for the community in Bukavu.
See how you can help