OUR MISSION
To develop and build young women into confident, successful and God fearing individuals. By helping them find and embrace who they truly are in God; while stepping into a purposeful life with Him.
OUR VISION
Rescued’s vision is to see a generation of young women who will fearlessly live up to their potential and strive to accomplish their goals. We desire to develop women who will not adhere to the consequences of social injustice and conqueror all spiritual, societal, and personal bondages. Rescued aims to witness transformed and courageous women; who will mentor, influence, lead and inspire lives through the love of God, wherever they go.
MEET OUR TEAM
LaToya Kanza
LaToya Kanza is the founder of Rescued & Passion Pursuit Coaching Academy. She was born in Toronto, Canada and raised as an only child; by her mother, father and grandma. LaToya has an educational background in Child Studies and took Women and Gender Studies and African Studies as a minor, at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. She is an outgoing, driven, and passionate individual, dedicated to make a dent in the world through the love of God. LaToya’s passion is to bring freedom of purpose and dreams to the lives of young women around the world, through programs in which pull out their talents and capabilities. She has started off in Ottawa, and dreams to expand Rescued worldwide in years to come. LaToya’s biggest heart burden is women living in bondages of life, especially those trapped within Human Trafficking and prostitution. Her goal is to use the principles of God and the testimonies in which she has lived to bring forth freedom within these broken lives, in hopes that they would pass on the baton.
Sarah Joy Nkanza
Carolie Nkanza, also known as Sarah Joy is one of the leaders of the Rescued team. She was born in Belgium and moved to Montreal, Canada in 1992. Alumni of the University of Ottawa, in Canada, with 2 bachelor degrees in Social Sciences and Women and gender studies. She carries a heavy burden for women, the homeless and survivors of human trafficking. One of her greatest desires is to help others use dance as a mean for therapy. Comfortable with choreography and freestyle, Sarah Joy spent most of her life dancing in various settings. Alongside with dance, her other passions revolve around music, theatre, paint and poetry. Today, she is part of the Rescued team and proud to be the founder of the Pure Movement dance program. She is a people person who strongly believes in the cause of freedom for all who are oppressed.
Samuel Kanza
Samuel Kanza is the leader of our media departement. He also has his own business named Kanza Media. Samuel studied photography and videography over the years and is now known across various cities for his creative work. He has worked as a model for Perry shoe company and continues to expand his horizons by working with different artists in Canada. He has a burden for young men and highly values the importance of brotherhood. He is a teacher of God’s word who serves faithfully in the worship and media team of his church. Samuel is the main photographer and videographer for Rescued. With his strong character and ability to deliver excellent work, Samuel has been editing photos and the Generation Impact videos since the beginning.
Bernadine Exantus
Leader of the outreach team, Bernadine seeks to use every opportunity that comes her way to share the hope of Christ. As a nurse, she is always looking forward to cater to the needs of others. Her compassion for strangers is remarkable; which has led many to find joy and comfort again. Since occupying this role, she has taken the initiative to contact various shelters and organizations in our city to see how Rescued can help. She has big plans for the outreach team in the city of Ottawa and beyond.
Ernestina Kesse
When it comes to organizing any meeting or event, you need someone who is passionate, ready and willing. For us, that person is Ernestina, the event coordinator on the team. With an eye for details, she makes sure that we put together memorable events for the women who we meet with. Her personal desire is to see women be unapologetic about the standard God calls them to and to experience true freedom in Christ. Her servant heart is like a breath of fresh air for those who’ve been burdened by life’s responsibilities and challenges.