K-LOVE - Justice & Mercy International

About JMI

Justice & Mercy International (JMI) is a faith-based, non-profit that exists to promote Gospel-centered life change for the poor, the vulnerable, and the forgotten people of the world. JMI primarily works in the Amazon region of Brazil and in Moldova in Eastern Europe, and we do our work through programs that have the Good News of Jesus at their core.

Give

JMI is thankful for donations of any amount. With God’s blessing and your involvement, we can change the world one life at a time.

Sponsor

Sponsorship is life-changing through the physical, emotional, and spiritual support it provides. We have two primary opportunities for sponsorship: vulnerable child/teen sponsorship and pastor sponsorship.

Go

We take mission trips to Moldova and the Amazon and would love to have you join us. Our trips include opportunities for both groups and individuals, and our team is there with you every step of the way.

WHERE WE WORK

JMI has two primary areas of focus, the Amazon and Moldova. We are a global organization with a local mindset.
Our programming relies on indigenous, in-country staff and local churches.

The Amazon—Vast in size and need

Our annual jungle pastor conference is the centerpiece of all the work we do in the Amazon.

The State of Amazonas is the largest land area in Brazil equaling France, Spain, Sweden & Greece combined
Most of the territory is covered by jungle, where 21% of the population lives, scattered among 6,100 rural and riverside communities
Amazonas has a population of 3.5 million
There are only 560 schools in the Amazon region. The illiteracy rate in 2010 was 9.6%
Only 1/2 of villages on the Amazon River have access to clean water
6 months of every year, the Amazon flood, displacing upwards of 70,000 families from their homes

SPONSOR IN THE AMAZON Take a trip to The Amazon

Moldova—a small country with a big need

Our programs in Moldova are designed to help vulnerable children wherever they live and identify those at most risk for inclusion in our transitional living program.

Average yearly income per person: $4,669
Smallest country of the former Soviet Union—about the size of Maryland.
Economy is ranked as the 40th out of the 43 European nations
More than 25,000 Moldovans are trafficked abroad yearly
Ranked 15th in the world on the Global Slavery Index

SPONSOR IN MOLDOVA Take a trip to Moldova

See our work in action

A Battle with Many Victories: Pastors Ralci & Rosalia

When Pastors Ralci and Rosalia first stepped into the abandoned church in the heart of the Amazon jungle, they had no idea what was ahead. But after cleaning out the space, a little boy showed up and asked if there would be a service. Rosalia remembers, “My husband looked at me with eyes full of tears and said, ‘Yes! We’ll have a service.’”

That simple yes changed everything. Today, their church is a place of hope for children who need it most.

Our CEO

Mary Katharine Hunt

I’m so glad you’re here. At JMI, we are passionate about serving the vulnerable, sharing the love of Christ, and equipping leaders in Moldova and the Amazon. Whether you’re just learning about our mission or looking for ways to get involved, we invite you to join us in making a lasting impact.

Take a look around, and let’s change lives together!

JMI PROGRAMMING

JMI programming is centered around 5 main care and development focuses. Through these focuses, we are able to address systems of injustice and poverty within each of the countries we operate in. Central in all of our programming is our dedication to the Gospel. In all things, we seek to honor Jesus Christ and love those we serve according to His Word.