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Joy grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and said "yes" to Jesus at her first Young Life Club at age 13. Now a Developing Global Leader, she's studying Microbiology at Bells University of Technology while serving as a Campaigner Leader in Young Life's high school ministry.
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Raised by his grandmother after overcoming childhood poverty, John rose from a "lost kid" at his first Young Life camp to Team Leader and Area Leader across Manyoni. Now a Developing Global Leader, he's pursuing software development and IT to serve businesses across Tanzania.
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After years of skepticism toward God following a hard childhood, Carlos found Jesus at his first Young Life camp. Now a Club Director in Duitama and a Developing Global Leader, he's studying Social Sciences at UPTC, aiming to become a teacher and researcher.
Learn More"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Catholics for Courage partners with Young Life's Developing Global Leaders (DGL) program. DGL provides full-ride, 4-year university scholarships to Young Life leaders in developing countries — young people who are already leading in their communities and simply need the opportunity to earn a degree and go further. Whereas, DGL identifies faith-based students in developing countries around the world, Catholics for Courage supports a subset of those students who identify as Catholic, and are in need of financial support.
Donations cover university tuition, leadership training, and stipends for living expenses. In return, they stay active in local Catholic Young Life ministry — multiplying the impact of every gift.
Learn more about Young Life's work with the Catholic Church through the Young Life Catholic Outreach Program.
Donations to sponsor our students are processed securely through Young Life's giving platform, not by Catholics for Courage directly.
Questions about Catholics for Courage or our three students available for sponsorship? Email us at info@catholicsforcourage.org.
For questions about DGL sponsorship itself, contact Young Life DGL directly at dgl@younglife.org.