Zion Highway Mission (ZHM) was founded in 2019 by Pastor Pauline Bankesha (also known as Sis. Pauline). Pastor Pauline envisioned this organization as a platform to serve the needs of the underserved individuals she frequently encountered. Funded primarily by Pastor Pauline and her three eldest daughters, ZHM was able to take shape and assist several families with food assistance and housing relief, all from her home in Dayton, OH. Although the work of ZHM is often challenging and financially burdensome, this family-based organization of love has grown over the years and reflects proudly on the tremendous impact it has made in many people’s lives. As a result, the accomplishments of this small charity, which initially had just four members, have given ZHM the confidence to expand and serve even greater areas in need.

 

At Zion Highway Mission (ZHM), we are passionately dedicated to addressing the needs of suffering children and families in the most underserved areas of the world. Our mission focuses on providing essential support, such as food resources, educational assistance, housing, and opportunities for long-term sustenance through start-up business funding and school fee payments. Through acts of love, care, and compassion, we aim to create lasting change in the lives of those in dire situations.

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We currently operate from our base in Dayton, Ohio, as well as a newly established location in Bujumbura, Burundi. In February 2022, we expanded globally to Burundi, the birthplace of our founder, Pastor Pauline, and one of the world's poorest countries, to directly serve its most impoverished communities.

ZHM was founded in 2019 out of a heartfelt desire to assist those struggling to meet their basic needs and build a foundation for sustainable living. Witnessing the challenges faced by the underserved, we felt called to step in with empathy and action. Today, we continue this mission both locally and globally, striving to make a meaningful impact through charitable outreach.