Our Unique Development Model

The ARDF development model is one-of-a-kind. ARDF is perfectly situated for maximum impact with our donors' money, leveraging the power of relationships to identify and invest in projects that have the highest probability of success. Through our connections with local churches on the ground, we support local leaders to carry out the work of each community development project. This results in efficient and effective use of resources to truly carry out the change that we all want to see in the world.

Based on the biblical story of Nehemiah, the Nehemiah Fund for Development Projects allows us to support smaller projects that fall outside the scope of our usual grant range, as well as bolster projects approved by our Global Council which may need additional funding due to unforeseen circumstances, such as rising material costs. Donations to the Nehemiah Fund will always go to the projects with the most urgent needs, ensuring that ARDF development projects are finished in a timely manner and are ready for the community.

Nehemiah 2:17-18 "Come, let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer suffer derision.” And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.