named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Discipleship
Provides monthly teachings and video meetings for local pastors in Kenya and Uganda, and biblical education for the indigenous Ticuna tribe in the Amazon.
Educational Women's Meetings
Monthly meetings for women to create community and empower families, specifically in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.
Evangelism and Church Planting
Spreading the Gospel and establishing new churches in various regions, including the Amazon.
Humanitarian Aid
Provides food bags, medication, surgeries, small business startups, winter distributions (kerosine heaters, blankets, clothes) to those in need.
This Is My Suitcase: A 14-Day Devotional Journey
A devotional blending storytelling, daily reflection, prayer, and practical application based on Josie Rogers Tobya’s mission experiences.
activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Community empowerment and leadership development in conflict-affected areas Grassroots Women's Advocacy and Capacity BuildingSupports local projects and strengthens emerging leaders through long-term relocation efforts in Uganda and Kurdistan. Establishes safe communities and empowers women and families through monthly educational meetings and the 2025 Iraq Women’s Conference in Northern Iraq.
- Discipleship, teaching, and evangelism programs in Indigenous and underserved communitiesConducts discipleship, biblical education, evangelism, and church planting in the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru) with Indigenous tribes such as the Ticuna, and provides ongoing pastoral discipleship through monthly teachings and video meetings in Uganda. Also includes Farsi-language teachings for Iranian communities.
- Humanitarian aid distribution in crisis-affected regions Emergency Nutrition and Psychosocial SupportProvides humanitarian aid including food, medication, surgeries, winter supplies (kerosene heaters, blankets, clothes), and small business startup support to vulnerable populations such as Syrian refugees, Iraqi IDPs, and Kurdish families in Northern Iraq, as well as refugees in Greece and communities in Kenya. Operations have been conducted in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq; Greece; and Kenya.
capacity building · 1
- Publication of spiritual formation resources Spiritual Teachings PublishingAuthored and published a 14-day devotional titled "This Is My Suitcase," which includes storytelling, daily reflection, prayer, and practical application to support spiritual growth.
strategies · 5
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community Establishment for Safety and Development community_development unique to this orgLAUNCH INTERNATIONAL integrates the creation of safe communities as a core part of its development and humanitarian support model. This approach aims to build secure environments for the people it serves.
- Empowerment through Education and Family Stability empowerment_through_education unique to this orgThe organization believes in empowering individuals and strengthening families through education. This focus on education and family stability is seen as a means of long-term empowerment for individuals and communities.
- Experiential Learning and Spiritual Development experiential_learning unique to this orgLAUNCH INTERNATIONAL encourages spiritual development through themes of surrender, obedience, and trust, and uses experiential learning methods. This includes incorporating guided reflection questions and practical challenges to encourage the application of learned principles in faith journeys.
- Faith-Based Evangelism and Discipleship through Local Partnerships faith_based_evangelism_and_discipleship unique to this orgThe organization empowers individuals to share the Christian message and works alongside local ministries to strengthen existing projects and develop new initiatives. This is achieved through leadership development, discipleship, and evangelism, fostering spiritual growth and community impact.
- Holistic Ministry and Outreach holistic_ministry unique to this orgLAUNCH INTERNATIONAL employs a holistic ministry approach that integrates humanitarian aid with evangelism, church planting, and discipleship. Humanitarian aid serves as an entry point to build relationships, share the Gospel, establish communities, and make disciples, particularly in remote, unreached small villages globally.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$106K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$104K
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Salaries & benefits$23K
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balance sheet
Total assets$24K
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Net assets$24K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -31.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSANNAH R ROGERS | PRESIDENT | 0 | $16K |
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Brazilian missionary Partner — Supports a local Brazilian missionary for humanitarian aid, evangelism, church planting, and discipleship in the Amazon.
- local work in Namulanda Partner — Collaborated with a local ministry in Namulanda, Uganda to strengthen existing projects and open new works.