Humans of Mustard Seed DRC

Learn the stories of the disabled residents of the Mustard Seed Communities in the DRC.

Brailin

Brailin has Down syndrome, but he doesn't let that stop him from making everyone around him as happy as possible. You can always catch him grinning ear to ear, and awing volunteers and caregivers with his many talents. Brailin plays a variety of instruments, including the piano, guitar, and drums.

Irene

Irene is one of the most intelligent children one can come across. She excels at nearly all games as soon as she learns them, such as kickball, and hide and go seek. When Irene first arrived at the Mustard Seed Communities, she could not walk because of motor issues and was severely scarred from her parents abandonment. After finding a new family with Mustard Seed, Irene rebounded by learning how to walk and run on her own.

Francis

At just four years old, Francis is a man of many talents. He is an exceptional dancer and is a top performer in school because of his great work ethic and exceptional intelligence. Francis has made exceptional improvements during his time in Mustard Seed, and is now able to play on his own with his friends Irene and Brailin.

Franchesca

Francesca's sense of humor makes her a favorite among anybody who meets her. She is extremely kind and opens up to anyone who comes near her. When Francesca was two years old, her parents abandoned her and she was malnourished and unable to move on her own. However, since joining Mustard Seed, she has recovered the ability to move on her own in her wheelchair and go to school.

Mia

At only a year old, Mia arrived at the Mustard Seed communities in desperate condition. She had microsephaly, which is a condition which shrinks one's head, and extreme motor impairments. With better nutrition at Mustard Seed, she has grown to become a happy and intelligent individual who has a bright future ahead of her.

Annabel

When Annabel arrived at the Mustard Seed communities at the age of eight, Annabel was completely silent. Her father had struggled to care for her because of poor wages, and she never had proper medical treatment or enough to eat. This all changed when she entered the Mustard Seed communities, and she finally started to Singh and laugh once more.

Ruth

Ruth makes everyone around her feel special, and gives her caretakers special attention whenever they say her name. She loves to listen to music for long stretches of time, and enjoys uninterrupted playtime with her fellow residents. Ruth's transformation from a quiet baby in 2019 to a happy child now is truly wonderful.

Lupa

Lupa is looked up to by her fellow residents at the Hogar Immanuel home in the Dominican Republic. Her favorite pastimes are getting her picture taken and seeing her wonderful smile for herself. She also enjoys taking care of her fellow residents and making sure they all feel at home