Where Our Story Begins
D.W.A.M is an acranym that stands for Donald Waunti Agape Ministries. Rev. Donald Wuanti is the father to Lee Waunti who is one of DWAM International's founding board members. Rev. Waunti was born in Liberia and adopted by a missionary family. He sought them out after hearing them preach the gospel under a tree. He had to learn everything he could about Jesus.
Later in life, Rev. Wuanti became the first President to the United Liberia Inland Church. During Liberia's civil war time, he became known as a protector, rescuing and hiding children from rebel groups.
It was his dying wish to Narko Wuanti, his daughter-in-law and Board President to DWAM International, that they go back and participate in rebuilding Liberia.
The need in Liberia became real to the Wuanti family when they traveled back to Liberia in 2021. Seeing the breakdown of core community values and the poverty for themselvesmade it clear that they had to go back.
Our Mission
As Christ followers, we choose to respond to the devastation of civil war, pandemics, and poverty in Liberia by going beyond benevolence and participating in the restoration of moral values, life skills and work ethic.
We will assist in the reestablishment of Liberian communities, the work force and economy. Starting with basic needs such as food, water, shelter and medical care for homeless children, single parents and elderly. Next we hope to provide basic education, life skills, agricultural and vocational training partnered with Christ centered discipleship.We Believe this will equip Liberians to support the stabilization, development and growth of future generations.
We will participate in the development of self-sustaining agricultural projects and training that will provide a long-term solution to food shortages. We plan to develop well educated and trained individuals to join the workforce and grow the Liberian economy with integrity.
Through Christ centered discipleship we will instill in each person in our care a passion for honesty, integrity and justice to create a firm foundation for which families and stable communities can flourish. Through the principles demonstrated to us through Jesus Christ, we believe that we will cultivate an atmosphere of healing and unity
Our Vision
Our Vision is that the continued investment in the youth of Liberia, will make a life changing impact on their future and Liberia's. We hope to see the young men and women of Liberia be outfiitted with Faith in Jesus Christ and the skills and training required to changing the tragectory of this nation.
Building Community
DWAM International owns 20 acres of land just outside Bahn, Nimba County, Liberia.
By developing this land into a multipurpose campus rooted in the community, we are positioning our organizationto rescue homeless children and assist single parents. We will provide hope through Jesus Christ, and utilize our acre to develop agriculture programs and training helping to bring real solutions to Liberia's food shortage.
Our campus will provide a safe and fun enviornment for children to learn and develop through our Youth Enrichment Program.
Developing People
We believe that building relationships is the most impactful way to help an individual develop.
Jesus demonstrates this as he traveled, camped and ate with his disciples, placing himself in the middle of their lives and leading them into a new eternal life with him.
We plan to follow the example that Christ set for us.
Cultivating Unity
Jesus teaches us that true unity is greater than our differences. True unity brings people together and utilizes different perspectives to develop unique solutions to problems that can otherwise appear unsolvable.
What Does it mean to “Go Beyond Benevolence”?
We use the words “going beyond benevolence” because we believe that consistent, authentic connection and relationship with children and people in our care will have a longer lasting impact then just food provision alone. We believe that long-term investment is what will bring change to communities in Liberia.
Why?
The Why is Simple.
Matthew 25:40 says, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
As an organization and as individuals who love Jesus, we just want to follow in Christ’s example.