RSD Ministry
Creating a safe place and community for the kids of Iquitos.
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About Us
COMMUNITY OF FUN & ENCOURAGMENT
Restoring Sons & Daughters (RSD) became an official nonprofit ministry in 2018, but the story began years earlier when Jon and Raegan Yerty answered God's call to serve children in Iquitos, Peru. What started as a ministry to young girls through Restoring Daughtership has grown into a thriving outreach that serves children and youth throughout the community.
Iquitos is one of the most isolated cities in the world. Surrounded by the rivers of the Amazon, it can only be reached by boat or plane. For many children growing up here, opportunities are scarce. Poverty, neglect, limited access to education, and family instability are daily realities. Many children leave school before completing their education, while others are forced to take on adult responsibilities at a very young age—caring for siblings, working to help provide for their families, or navigating difficult home environments.
For these children, childhood is often cut short.
That is why Restoring Sons & Daughters exists.
Our ministry provides a safe place where children can escape the pressures and hardships they face every day. When they walk through our doors, they are no longer defined by their circumstances. They are not caretakers, laborers, or victims of their environment. They are simply children—free to laugh, learn, play, and experience the joy that every child deserves.
Through mentorship, educational support, recreational activities, and the love of Christ, we are helping young people discover their value, build healthy relationships, and dream beyond the limitations of their current circumstances. We believe that every child is created with purpose and that lasting transformation is possible when they are given hope, support, and the opportunity to thrive.
Your partnership makes this work possible. Every gift helps create a safe environment where children can experience God's love, receive encouragement, and develop the tools they need to build a brighter future. Together, we are breaking cycles of poverty and despair and helping raise a generation of young people who know they are loved, valued, and capable of making a difference in their world.
