Support contributes to the development of locally rooted initiatives in areas where Christian faith communities are limited or emerging. We direct funding to one or more local mission workers who use the contribution to serve their communities through faith-based engagement, community building, and practical expressions of care within their own countries.

These mission workers operate within their local communities, in remote areas, and in contexts where openly practicing one’s faith may involve personal risk.

The foundation supports a local mission worker for 3 to 5 years. During this time, the goal is for the emerging local faith communities to become self-sustaining and continue growing independently after financial support ends.

Local mission workers also provide personal follow-up for those who wish to learn more about the Christian faith. They invite individuals into existing or newly formed faith communities and provide access to a foundational Bible course at no cost. It has been translated into more than fifty languages to ensure cultural relevance and accessibility.

The course consists of two parts, each containing five lessons. The first part explains how to become a Christian, while the second focuses on how to live as one. The material includes Bible verses and can be used without owning a Bible. It is also available as a mobile app.

In daily ministry, local mission workers use the course within their communities, and local churches use it for faith education and discipleship. To date, more than seven million people have completed the course, with thousands of new participants each year.

In some program countries, we operate dedicated follow-up offices where volunteers distribute course materials and provide personal follow-up. These volunteers often travel to hard-to-reach areas and maintain contact through repeated visits.

Where feasible, local mission workers also receive support to organize larger outreach meetings to establish new faith communities. Following these gatherings, individuals who wish to do so receive personal follow-up and are invited to join newly formed local fellowships.

Support also helps provide care and essential assistance to children and young people with disabilities in Uganda. Contributions support the development and operation of a Care Village that provides long-term support for children with disabilities and their families. The first phase of the Care Village opened in January 2024.

At the Care Village, children and young people with disabilities receive medical treatment and access to rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy. These services help develop motor, cognitive, and essential life skills.
Children who have parents or other caregivers are encouraged to bring them to the Care Village. Families receive training and guidance to increase their ability to meet their children’s medical and basic needs.

Orphaned children are placed in smaller groups and are assigned dedicated caregivers.

A school planned within the Care Village will provide adapted education for children and young people with disabilities, ensuring learning opportunities tailored to their abilities and needs. Siblings living in the Care Village will also attend the school.

In the future, the Care Village aims to achieve financial sustainability through income-generating activities, such as farming and dairy production. This activity will create employment opportunities for parents, who play an important role in the daily operation of the Care Village.