About Us​

Our Faith is in the life transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Worship of Him is reflected in the acts we make to empower others. We believe that regardless of where you live and the life conditions you are in, when you have direct access to capital and adequate skill, you can take actions that will change the course of your life for good. Based on our guiding principles, we focus on providing skills and capital resources through worship in action.

Our Journey

What was started 5 years ago by one grieving, yet hopeful family, has now reached across continents and has helped change hundreds of lives around the world.

In 2018, the unexpected happened when Willy and his two daughters were left when Estelle, wife, and mother, was taken to the other side of the eternity. A sudden departure that left Willy and the girls crushed but not heartbroken.  The foundation was one of the means through which Willy responded to the call of God to perpetuate the work him and Estelle shared – worship and serving people. The Gakunzi believe in the power of hope that stems from the comforting presence of God.

From its start, Heart of Worship in action’s desire has been to unlocked potential by providing skills through worship in action.  As Willy was navigating through the loss of his wife, he heard an audible, whispering voice telling him to not let the mission he shared with Estelle be silenced for good. Because of the hope that remains, In 2019, Heart of Worship in Action was established by Willy Gakunzi, along with his young daughters, Kayla, and Shayna. It is this deep conviction of the founder that motivates all we do through this foundation.

Our Journey

What was started 5 years ago by one grieving, yet hopeful family, has now reached across continents and has helped change hundreds of lives around the world.

In 2018, the unexpected happened when Willy and his two daughters were left when Estelle, wife, and mother, was taken to the other side of the eternity. A sudden departure that left Willy and the girls crushed but not heartbroken.  The foundation was one of the means through which Willy responded to the call of God to perpetuate the work him and Estelle shared – worship and serving people. The Gakunzi believe in the power of hope that stems from the comforting presence of God.

From its start, Heart of Worship in action’s desire has been to unlocked potential by providing skills through worship in action.  As Willy was navigating through the loss of his wife, he heard an audible, whispering voice telling him to not let the mission he shared with Estelle be silenced for good. Because of the hope that remains, In 2019, Heart of Worship in Action was established by Willy Gakunzi, along with his young daughters, Kayla, and Shayna. It is this deep conviction of the founder that motivates all we do through this foundation.

About The Founder

Willy Gakunzi is the author of When Light Fades Away, Hope Remains, a memoir that inspires hope amidst adversities. The author endeavors to acknowledge the adversities’ existence interwoven in life’s fabric, while he remind the reader of the unwavering conviction that daring to persist in the face of these facts preserves a radiant, unfading ember of hope.  He is a distinguished banking and financial regulatory risk subject matter expert with over 15 years of expertise. In recognition of his exceptional leadership, Willy was honored with the 2021 CEO Award. He is a songwriter and gospel recording artist. At home, you can find Willy playing creative games with his daughters or learning a new cuisine.

Mission

We strive to empower, inspire, and unlock potential.

Vision

We seek to unlock the potential inside the less fortunate people through skills acquisition and capital support, with focus on women, orphans, and youth.

Values

We are defined by our values. We will Inspire, Empower & unlock Potential based on our core values:

Mission

We strive to empower, inspire, and unlock potential.

Vision

We seek to unlock the potential inside the less fortunate people through skills acquisition and capital support, with focus on women, orphans, and youth.

Values

We are defined by our values. We will Inspire, Empower & unlock Potential based on our core values:

1. FAITH & WORSHIP

Our Faith is in the life transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Worship of Him is reflected in the acts we make to empower others.

2. INTEGRITY & HONESTY

We recognize that HOW we carry out our mission, and treat others is as important as what we accomplish. Honesty in all our work is vital to our mission.

3. ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY

We recognize the magnitude of our mission and are committed to remain accountable to our initial motive – spreading acts of love that impact lives. We hold the transparency of how we run our activities dear to our heart.

Donate

At Heart of Worship in Action Foundation, we have embarked in the journey to PLAY OUR PART. Our work relies on tax deductible donations to continue the work. With your generous support, we will provide skills and support to alleviate poverty.

Make An Online Donation

By Email: donations@howfoundation.org

Your donations are very much appreciated.