Our core values
Besides the principles and values included in the vows of religious commitment, the calling of sisters Abaja ba Kristo consists of serving God and his people. The sisters “Abaja ba Kristo” are required to be honest, to manifest love of God, compassion and integrity, to be cooperative, collaborative, diligent, and excellent in service delivery. These core values are expressed in daily life and take part in the document signed by sisters when they make vows that serve as guidelines for their whole lives.
CD-ABK Partners
The CD-ABK is in partnership with churches that care for and recommend young ladies to join the deaconess’s community. The existing and most active local partners are the following: Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR), Anglican Church in Rwanda (EAR), Baptist Church in Rwanda (AEBR), Karongi District, and Western Province. The main external partners of CD-ABK are the following: Friends of Sisters in Rwanda (VVZR), Kerk in Actie, Waterland Foundation, Communauté des sœurs de Laendli, Communauté des sœurs de Saint Loup, Christliche Fachkräfte International (CFI), United Evangelical Mission (UEM), and DGD foerdershtiftung.
