Ywam Ragusa Missions and Training Center
In the heart of Ragusa, Italy, a once-forgotten building is being transformed into a vibrant community center—a place of hope and belonging for those in need, refugees, and asylum seekers. This center will offer language classes, job training, children’s programs, and a welcoming space where people from every nation can gather, share meals, and find community; we will also offer YWAM seminars and schools! By giving toward this renovation, you’re helping create more than just a building—you’re helping build a home for healing, connection, and new beginnings.
Phase 1
We are renovating each floor as we go. Phase 1 was the top floor, a new roof to allow the floors below to dry out as we prepare to renovate from the top down. Phase 1 completes a finished terrace for relaxation and small gatherings, plus two storage rooms for ministry supplies.
The journey began here
The terrace
Inside of the top floor
Phase 1 Complete!
Phase 2
We are currently in the process of completing Phase 2 of the renovations. For this floor we will not be contracting out the finishing work, like the tile laying and painting because we plan to do that ourselves. The second floor consists of three bedrooms for short-term guests, a cozy coffee corner, a media room/office, and a seminar room for training and meetings.
Preparations
Nearing completion
New floors and primed walls
Phase 2 in progress...
Phase 3
Like Phase 2, we will be handling the finishing work. This floor will have three bedrooms offering temporary housing in a safe, supportive environment for women (not a shelter). Includes a workshop/lab space, kitchen, and small office for ministry and practical activities.
A project to start
A glimpse of its current state
Putting the walls back together
Phase 3 in progress...
Phase 4
The ground floor will have a welcoming Day Center with a coffee area, aid distribution, and a large meeting room for seminars and community events. Second Room/Garage storage area.
The garage
The only remaining original fixture
Inside of the top floor
Awaiting funds to begin...
Phase 5
At this point all of the major renovations have taken place and we are ready to furnish and make the community center usable by adding all the things that are needed for day to day use. Such as cabinets, chairs, kitchen, tables, etc.
Cafe equipment
Furniture for the bedrooms
Classrooms
Awaiting funds to begin...
Give below to "Build Hope"
These donations will go toward finishing the missions and training center.