OUR MISSION
Ammons Rescue is a dedicated non profit focused on rescuing and supporting LDS refugees residing in African refugee camps. So far, our efforts have been centered on providing assistance to LDS families located in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, Africa.
Our ultimate goal for each refugee family is to become self sufficient in a new location.
Our intermediate goal for each refugee family is to complete BYU-Pathway Worldwide or start a small business and to become self-reliant within five years.
Ammons Rescue strives to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. We are dedicated to creating a path towards a brighter future, filled with hope, opportunities, and a renewed sense of purpose for all those we serve.
Refugee Lebon with Mabishwe
WHAT WE DO
We match each refugee family up with a sponsor group. Sponsor groups provide basic monthly assistance and support refugees toward self-reliance.
In addition, we are searching for ways to immigrate these faithful LDS families to other, safer countries.
OUR BEGINNINGS
Ammons Rescue was founded in 2017 by Jack and Ronda Rose after they met six LDS refugee families in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, Africa. Witnessing the dire conditions these families faced, including the need for food and medical care, they felt compelled to provide assistance. Ammon's Rescue emerged as a platform to extend humanitarian aid to these families by offering food, medical support, and emotional assistance while they resided in Malawi.
Recognizing the ongoing need for support even after their return home, the Roses decided to continue their efforts through monthly financial contributions to the LDS families. On various occasions, they were called upon to assist in rebuilding homes destroyed by floods, repairing fallen roofs, facilitating specialized medical examinations, and providing essential medicines.
Throughout this journey, their ultimate goal remained focused on finding ways to help these LDS refugee families immigrate to countries where they could enjoy safety, educational opportunities for their children, and the freedom to worship according to their covenants with God. Moreover, they worked tirelessly to ensure that these LDS refugees remained connected to their faith community by establishing priesthood lines and facilitating access to church publications.