Most Recent Updates
From Iquitos, Peru
Sep 2023: A Milestone of Joy!
Meet Brigitte, a shining example of resilience and the transformative power of love. Hogar Genesis has been blessed to witness her incredible journey over the past year and 7 months. Hogar Genesis recently celebrated Brigitte’s 10th birthday, and her story is nothing short of inspiring. God is working miracles in her heart, filling it with love and hope. Brigitte dreams of becoming a lawyer to help other kids and families just like hers.
The mission is simple yet profound: to provide a nurturing and family-like environment for children who have been abandoned, neglected, or rescued. We believe in the power of faith, Christian counselling, and strong values to restore the family unit and create a better future for these precious souls.
Sep 2023: A Heartwarming Reunion
We have some incredible news to share from Hogar Genesis, the loving home in Iquitos, Peru. After one year and seven months, two beautiful girls, Jesse and Lisette, are finally returning to their home with their mom!
Their journey towards reunification has been filled with love, care, and unwavering support from our amazing donors. Your generosity has played a pivotal role in making this heartwarming moment possible.
Jesse and Lisette’s mom embarked on a courageous path, undertaking treatment, and engaging in various exercises, guided by dedicated professionals from both sides, including the legal staff. Today, we celebrate the restoration of their family unit, a testament to the power of love and faith.
As we bid farewell to these precious girls, our hearts are filled with both sadness and joy. While we will miss them dearly, we rejoice in knowing that they are returning to where they truly belong—with their loving mother.
We ask for your prayers and blessings as Jesse and Lisette take this monumental step back home. Let’s come together to wish them all the happiness and success on this new chapter of their journey.
To all our incredible donors, your support has made this beautiful reunification possible. Your contributions are changing lives and creating brighter futures. Thank you from the depths of our hearts.
Hogar Genesis aims to help both children and families by providing them with strong Christian counselling, Christian principles, and values with the hopes of restoring the family unit. Together, we are making a difference—one child, one family, at a time.
August 2023: Meet the Newest Members
Meet the resilient little heroes from Hogar Genesis in Iquitos, Peru. These two precious sisters, ages three months and seven, have faced unimaginable challenges in their young lives. They and two other siblings were trapped in a cycle of abuse. Their oldest sister was abused by their addict stepfather several times, and their mother denied all responsibility. Hogar Genesis has stepped in to care for two of the little girls. The power of compassion and support can work wonders! The home now has 13 girls under its care.
Hogar Genesis is not just a home; it’s the hands of Jesus reaching out to these children in their time of need. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of Hogar Genesis, these sweet siblings have been rescued from their abusive home and welcomed into a haven of care, love, and healing. Every day at Hogar Genesis is a step towards their brighter future – a future filled with opportunities, laughter, and the chance to reclaim their childhood.
Now, here’s where YOU come in! We invite you to join hands with ImpactHope and be a part of this incredible journey. Your support can provide these children with essentials like food, education, healthcare, and, most importantly, a loving environment where they can grow and thrive.
July 2023: A Message from Rodolfo
“Good morning and blessings! It’s amazing how God works wonders in our lives. Currently, we have three babies and nine girls at the children’s home Genesis who are experiencing supernatural transformations and love. However, it’s been a challenging journey every month as we strive to meet our budgetary needs. Our monthly expenses include food, formula, diapers, school expenses for the nine kids, transportation, medical care, salaries for the caregivers, social worker, psychology and administrative team, and maintenance of the house. To cover all these costs, we require funds, but unfortunately, the government doesn’t offer any support. We humbly ask for your prayers and support. We appreciate every single person who has been praying for us and supporting the kids at Hogar Genesis. Every coin counts as a blessing for these precious babies and girls. Thank you for your generosity and continued support.” – Rodolfo
June 2023: Alison turns one!
Hogar Genesis started the month of June, celebrating the first year of baby Alison. Rodolfo says, “What an honour that God allows us to be part of her life and care for her and all these girls!”
May 2023 – From Trash to Treasure: A Miraculous Rescue and a Home of Love
We wish to share a touching story that embodies the power of compassion and the remarkable difference your support can make. It is a tale of two abandoned infants who found hope in the heart of Iquitos, Peru.
Several weeks ago, in the quiet night hours, a tiny bundle was left at the plaza in Belén, a place where so many hearts go unnoticed. A woman who discovered the baby arrived at the regional hospital emergency, carrying the newborn male. Meanwhile, across the city, another innocent life was discarded callously amidst the refuse of a trash bin. However, fate intervened, and the diligent hands of the PTL waste collectors discovered this precious soul before it was too late.
A few days ago, the baby girl, just shy of one month old, was released from the hospital, ready to embark on her journey toward healing and growth. Through divine providence, she is now being welcomed into the nurturing embrace of Hogar Genesis, a children’s home nestled in the heart of Iquitos, Peru. It is a testament to the power of love and the unyielding belief that every child deserves a chance at happiness.
As we celebrate this joyous occasion, we are reminded that our work is far from over. The baby boy, who has been under the watchful eyes of medical professionals, is soon to be released. His destiny awaits him at the boys’ children’s home, thanks to Rodolfo’s tireless efforts as a private lawyer, which have paved the way for a brighter future for many children like him.
With unwavering determination and unwavering love, Rodolfo, a dedicated lawyer, and his wife Saraid have devoted their lives to providing a haven for the abandoned and abused children in Iquitos. Hogar Genesis stands as a beacon of hope, offering shelter, care, and an opportunity for a brighter future to those most need it.
Together, we can be the change these children need. Your generosity will impact their lives and shape the course of their future, offering them a chance to break free from the cycle of abandonment and abuse. By donating today (click here), you become a lifeline for these innocent souls, enabling them to flourish and realize their true potential.
March 2023, Quarterly Update
Investing in girls’ education, health, and well-being is essential to breaking the cycle of poverty, and investing in girls today will help ensure a brighter future for everyone.
We’re happy to announce that student sponsorships are live for Hogar Genesis! Your support means the world to these little ones and us. Read the latest updates here.
March 2023: Meet Our Miracle Baby!
Maria is free from HIV! We are celebrating God’s mercy and grace on this beautiful girl! Maria is a lovely baby girl who arrived at Hogar Genesis last June when she was just a month old. Her parents are drug addicts and have HIV. Initial tests confirmed that baby Maria had HIV too.
Maria was re-tested again this week, and Rodolfo was ecstatic to share that she has been declared 100% free from HIV! Rodolfo and his staff have faithfully served the twelve girls in the home, nurturing and nourishing them physically, mentally, and spiritually!
Your support is CRITICAL to keep the children’s home in Iquitos open and running smoothly. Thank you for your generosity!
Note: Since newborns keep their mother’s antibodies until they produce their own antibodies at around 18 months of age, a positive neonatal HIV test result reveals the presence of maternal antibodies that indicate exposure to the virus, not necessarily infection by the virus. A baby born to an HIV-positive mother will thus always test positive for HIV, whether that newborn is truly seropositive or not. If the virus did not infect the baby, the baby will eventually lose its mother’s antibodies and test negative for HIV. (*AMA Journal of Ethics)
March 2023: Empower A Girl Today!
Girls are often more likely to suffer from poverty, malnutrition, and other forms of discrimination in poor communities. Investing in girls’ #education, health, and well-being is essential to breaking the cycle of poverty, and investing in girls today will help ensure a brighter future for everyone. Educated girls are more likely to marry later, earn higher incomes, and lead healthier, more productive lives. Better education opportunities also help reduce gender inequality, and #empower girls to make informed decisions about their health and futures.
On #InternationalWomensDay, we are happy to announce that student sponsorships for Hogar Genesis are now LIVE! If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children through education, head over to www.impacthope.ca/sponsor-a-student!
Through the sponsorship program, these children gain access to education, nutrition, and other essential resources they need to thrive. By sponsoring a student, you will help them reach their full potential and escape the cycle of poverty. We hope you will join us in this effort and become a sponsor today.
January 2023, Milestones
Rodolfo and Saraid try to give the children a sense of normalcy by celebrating the important milestones and simply teaching them to appreciate life daily!
There are twelve girls in this home now. Three are babies, and the oldest girl in the home is 12 years old.
Your donations make this home thrive, and we are so grateful for your support.
January 2023: Pray for Peru
Pray for Peru!
Peru has extended a state of emergency for another month in the capital city of Lima and two southern regions where deadly protests against the government have sparked the country’s worst violence in 20 years. (Reuters)
Though the situation is more peaceful at Hogar Genesis in Iquitos, Rodolfo continues navigating through the daily challenges of rising costs and expenses.
Please continue to pray for a peaceful resolution! Your support can mean a world of difference to the many children blessed by these shelters.
Peru’s annual inflation rate hit 7.96% in April 2022, its highest level in 24 years.
December 2022, Baby Maria
If you met Rodolfo, you would see him smiling, joking around, sharing the love of Christ, and pouring into the lives of those who approached him. This commitment, this passion, this drive, this compassion, and this selflessness are what drive the Street Ministry in Peru.
Belen, one of Peru’s most distressed communities, is inundated by floods from Jan to June every year. Residents experience many problems, such as a lack of clean water, sanitation, adequate healthcare, etc. Rates of illness, violence, alcoholism, drug abuse and teen pregnancy are very high.
Your donations make this outreach happen, and we are so grateful for your support.
Belen Kids is a program where Rodolfo and his team educate children in remote city areas. Rodo and his team visited the kids this Christmas season and celebrated with worship, activities, and food.
Blog Post: Brian’s Mission Trip to Iquitos
Brian and his family travelled to Iquitos in Peru at their own expense in 2019 to assist Rodolfo in his ministry, experience life amongst the local people, and create a general awareness of their living conditions.
“Around 10 p.m., I was in the middle of one of the poorest areas of Peru in Iquitos; Rodo and I had just visited one of the city’s drug holes in the middle of the night. Sarah had already returned to the house with Saraid and the kids after dinner. Words cannot describe how this seemingly crazy and dangerous experience will forever change my whole perspective on life…”
Read the rest of his diary entry from 2019 here.
Belen is one of Peru’s most distressed communities, frequently inundated by floods every year,
October 2022, Baby Maria
Little Maria is on the move! We love sharing these milestones with you and hope you will rejoice in their accomplishments.
Maria is a beautiful one-month-old baby girl who arrived at Hogar Genesis last June. Her parents are drug addicts and have HIV. Sadly, tests have confirmed that baby Maria has HIV too. Our partners Rodolfo and Saraid and the eleven other girls in this home are now Maria’s family.
We need your constant prayers for this precious little one who suffers from related health complications. The nights are long and trying for her caretakers, and she currently suffers from bleeding in her ears. Our prayers can accomplish so much, so we ask that you keep the home in your requests.
In the face of a grim reality, Hogar Genesis is a home that loves and cares for children who have been abandoned, neglected, or trafficked. Your contributions have made this ministry a beacon of hope for the most vulnerable. We hope you will continue supporting this cause and give these children a fighting chance at a brighter future.
September 2022, Quarterly Update
Peru is globally one of the hardest hit countries by the pandemic. The government imposed strict, severe restrictions on the mobility of children. Child poverty reached 32.1% in 2021, and domestic violence is expected to have increased in migrant homes. (UNICEF.org) In the face of this grim reality, Hogar Genesis is a home that loves and cares for children who have been abandoned, neglected, or trafficked. The Hogar Genesis family now has eight beautiful kids in the home, from as young as three months to 16 years of age!
Read the latest report here.
August 2022, Thank You!
THANK YOU from the Hogar Genesis family!
Translation: “Hello, my brothers and sisters in Christ: Thank you so much for everything! This is Rodolfo Rojas and my wife Saraid speaking, and these are the princesses from Hogar Genesis. We want to thank you for your support, your prayers, and for constantly being with us despite the distance.” And the girls say,” Hogar Genesis” Rodo says, “and thank you for your support, and your prayers. Thank you! Blessings!”
August 2022, Baby Sarita
Sarita arrived at Hogar Genesis, at the tender age of just 24 days after birth. Precious baby Sarita has learned to crawl and sit! She is now seven months old, and the girls love celebrating her milestones and enjoy going to church and parks together. Rodolfo, Saraid and the girls in this children’s home are now Sarita’s family. We need your constant prayers for our cherished little ones, some of whom suffer from health complications.
June 2022
“The love of a father is one of life’s great masterpieces.”
The kids at Hogar Genesis decided to surprise Rodolfo with precious handmade cards on Father’s Day. It goes without saying that Rodo was overwhelmed with all the affection and love!
Rodolfo and Saraid provide care and love in a family environment for children who are neglected or abandoned. Hogar Genesis has become a safe haven for these little ones, thanks to your support.
June 2022
“The love of a father is one of life’s great masterpieces.”
The kids at Hogar Genesis decided to surprise Rodolfo with precious handmade cards on Father’s Day. It goes without saying that Rodo was overwhelmed with all the affection and love!
Rodolfo and Saraid provide care and love in a family environment for children who are neglected or abandoned. Hogar Genesis has become a safe haven for these little ones, thanks to your support.
May 2022
Maria is a beautiful one-month-old who has arrived at Hogar Genesis, the children’s home in Iquitos, Peru. Her parents are drug addicts and have HIV. Sadly, baby Maria has HIV too.
Our partners Rodolfo and Saraid and the six girls in this children’s home are now Maria’s family. We need your constant prayers for this precious little one, who suffers from related health complications. The nights are long and trying for her caretakers, and she currently suffers from bleeding in her ears. Our prayers can accomplish so much, so we ask that you keep the home in your requests.
Meanwhile, our precious baby Sarita has learned to crawl and sit up! The girls love celebrating her milestones and enjoy going to church and parks together.
April 2022
Every Saturday, Rodo and his team go to Belen to run the ministry of Belen kids. Indeed, new mercies we see every day as God touches the lives of these precious kids.
Video: Praise and Worship with the kids.
Rodolfo and Saraid are dedicated to filling the lives of these children with love and hope. It is their commitment that is helping these children recover from the trauma of their past.
April 26, 2022
We request your prayers🙏for our Kids Program in Belen. Belén is experiencing floods this year as well, and the lack of proper infrastructure has caused many children to fall sick. Tragedy💔has struck as several babies drowned in the water because their homes did not have walls.
April 21, 2022
Rodolfo and Saraid have redefined the meaning of ‘family’💓for this little one, and now at 3-months of age, she is a thriving bundle of joy for the other girls!
Thank YOU for being part of this vital mission – you have brought HOPE to Sarita!
March 21, 2022
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December 27, 2021
Hogar Genesis finally opened its doors and Rodolfo & Saraid went live for it! Watch their LIVE video on yotube!
December 21, 2021
The Christmas spirit continues as Rodolfo and his team visits more drug holes in Iquitos, providing them with food and offering prayer for those who would like it.
December 19, 2021
With Christmas around the corner, Rodolfo and his team visited a local drug hole in Iquitos. Along with the gospel and prayer, they shared hot chocolate and food with many men and women that were struggling with drug addiction and have been living on the streets for many years. Your donations help make outreaches like this happen. Thank you!
December 4, 2021
Recently, the Belen Kids Program has been partnering with the local Karate Dojo, teaching kids self defence and Karate skills. Today was the second exam and because of the passion in each of the kids involved, they all passed and got their next belt.
November 20, 2021
In the mdist of a very busy time preparing the home for the opening, Rodolfo and Saraid are still doing Belen Kids every Saturday, spreading joy and God’s word in the most poorest areas of Iquitos.
“What an awesome time in the kids program today. We had a day of bicycle riding and bicycle competitions. The kids had so much fun!” – Rodolfo
November 10, 2021
We are so happy to announce the opening of Hogar Genesis will be this December, 27th!
“We would love to have you as a partner as we go together in this beautiful journey of loving and giving a home and a family to 8 kids, kids that need a family and the love of Christ. God is SO good!” – Rodolfo
November 3, 2021
Today is a very exciting day! Rodolfo got the license for Hogar Genesis! Now, they can finally get ready to open up the home for the children who are in need of a safe and loving home!
“Please keep praying with us until we have this home open and see kids lives being radically changed by the love of God!” – Rodolfo
October 27, 2021
The excitement for HOGAR GENESIS (Children’s Home) is great, but the NEED is greater! Tragic stories of abandoned and neglected children are sadly not uncommon in Iquitos, Peru. Will you help us change these stories and get these children escape the cycle of poverty? Gustovito is a precious little 6-year-old boy who has a little 4-year-old brother named Jimmy. His story is not a very happy one and unfortunately, is a common one for children in Iquitos. Gustovito’s mother is a drug addict who is still…(continue reading his story: https://impacthope.ca/support-hogarge…).
