Optimist International

Step Up is a non-profit organization based in Columbia, MO, dedicated to empowering Rwandan women who have survived the genocide. They work in collaboration with grassroots organizations in Rwanda and international institutions to provide training and education to Rwandan practitioners, addressing the psychological and economic needs of trauma survivors and their dependents. Through their efforts, Step Up aims to support the recovery and empowerment of Rwandan women, helping them rebuild their lives and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.Generated from the website

A Gift of Hope Adoptions is a full service, licensed child-placing agency based in Columbia, Missouri. We work nationwide to bring families together through adoption. We are based in Columbia, Missouri, but work both statewide and nationwide to help families find each other. We work with expectant parents, birth parents, and adoptive families in Missouri as well as outside of Missouri.