What we do
During our partnership with the Philadelphia School in Uganda, we quickly realized that many of the “problems” we try to solve in the West look very different on the ground. One real problem: money that is well‑intentioned but poorly applied. We learned (thanks to the book When Helping Hurts) that money often breaks more than it heals — it creates dependency, fuels corruption, and suffocates local initiative.
That’s why we choose a different path: we strengthen responsibility, gifts, and opportunities locally. We believe in the calling of young people in less developed regions — not as recipients of aid, but as creators and shapers of their world.
This is why our scholarship for school fees is always paired with a holistic discipleship program that equips practically, strengthens identity, and shows young people: You are a gifted child of God. And you can change your world.
How we do it
Our program is built on five strong pillars
Online Teaching on Faith and Identity
Beginning in 2025, we meet regularly on Zoom and teach a curriculum that lays spiritual and personal foundations. We train emerging leaders, activate gifts, and make the content practical through exercises and real-life application.
Small-Group Coaching and Deepening
Students lead their own small groups. They prepare and debrief together, pray, encourage one another, laugh, cry, and grow side by side. This is where the seeds from the teaching really take root.
Life Skills for Family, Economy, and Finances
In special sessions, we tackle topics that truly shape the future of a society:
stable families and responsible parenting
sustainable financial habits
healthy economic decisions
We don’t just want to talk — we want to help build lives that actually work.
Scholarships and Pocket Money
We support students who couldn’t afford school fees on their own. But we don’t just hand out money — we teach wise stewardship. A small amount of pocket money is intentional, helping them learn responsibility and develop confidence.
Empowerment Through Practical Service
Our students take real responsibility: in the carpentry workshop, the clinic, the library, or in agriculture. They contribute instead of just consuming. They experience: I can do something. I make a difference. I am part of the solution.
Where we are
Our students are part of the Philadelphia Secondary School in Kiboga, Uganda. The school was founded in 2022 by Samuel Ssabagereka and Dr. Gerlind Anders.
Among the more than 400 students, many rely on scholarships because they have lost their parents or come from very poor family backgrounds. A great joy for all of us is that the first graduates are already studying at university — and they are doing exceptionally well.
