This Changes Everything

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.

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L I F E

D E V E L O P I N G

G L O B A L

L E A D E R S

SINCE THE DAY WE HEARD ABOUT YOU, WE HAVE NOT STOPPED PRAYING FOR YOU. WE CONTINUALLY ASK GOD TO FILL YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL THROUGH ALL THE WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING THAT THE SPIRIT GIVES...

COLOSSIANS 1:9

All over the world there are talented, creative young people who, if presented with the option to go to college, would seize the opportunity in a heartbeat.

Unfortunately, many are trapped in cycles of generational poverty, cultural barriers, and lack of resources.

WE'RE ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THAT

Through sponsorship, Developing Global Leaders (DGL) offers Young Life leaders in the world's poorest developing countries a pathway to a future they never thought possible – the opportunity to go to college in their own country and make an impact in their community with the Gospel.

HOW DGL WORKS Young Life identifies promising leaders who have what it takes to succeed in college in their own country

DGL students are matched with sponsors who fund their DGL scholarship

DGL students earn a college degree while serving as volunteer Young Life leaders in their community

With the modest cost of university tuition in the developing world, DGL delivers high impact for every dollar invested.

A FULL 4-YEAR DGL SPONSORSHIP COVERS:

• Educational tuition and fees • Ministry and leadership training expenses • Small living stipend to cover transportation and other costs

DGL SPONSORSHIP FULL 4-YEAR SPONSORSHIPS $250/month $3,000/year $12,000 TOTAL PARTIAL SPONSORSHIPS Start at any amount

DGL

BY THE NUMBERS DGL AREA OF STUDY Business Management/Economics

28%

Engineering/Computer Science

16%

Science and Medicine

14%

Education

13%

Social Science

13%

Media/Communications

5%

Design/Art /Music

3%

Theology/Christian Ministry

3%

Languages

2%

Law and Diplomacy

2%

Other

1%

DGL GRADUATES On Young Life Staff

35%

Pursuing Advanced Degree

7%

Still involved in Young Life

70%

Stay in home country

94% * Data as of 03/31/2022

YOUNG LIFE DEVELOPING GLOBAL LEADERS

EST. 2009

DGL students are currently in 64 countries Over 1300 full-ride scholarships awarded 754 DGL graduates to date 465 DGL students currently enrolled in university

MEET TWO DGL STUDENTS

IN NIGERIA

STEPHEN JOHN LAGOS, NIGERIA National Open University MAJOR: International Relations My name is Stephen and I live with my wife and two children in Lagos, Nigeria. I am the first child among six, and from a very humble background in the slum of Lagos. My father was a low-class civil servant and my mum a petty trader. Even though I was from a meager background, I was optimistic that one day, I would be able to give my family a good life. I gave my life to Christ in 2007 after involvement in street violence that almost took my life, but God rescued me. After a lifetime of hardship and struggle, I recognize that God has used adversity to create in me character of resilience and tenacity. As a minister in the church and the volunteer country leader for Young Life, I strive to set an example and be a role model in my community, especially offering hope to the youth in my country.

After laying aside my dreams of becoming a lawyer, I now have the opportunity to further pursue my education and earn a degree in international relations at National Open University. I plan to become a diplomat for my country and ultimately, be a voice for peace.As a Developing Global Leader, I am pursuing a degree in medicine at Babcock University. I hope to complete my degree as the best among my peers and continue to be shaped by the mentorship and training through the DGL program. In serving as a physician, it is my desire that my patients will get to hear about Christ and that I can offer hope when they are most vulnerable.

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MABEL CHUKWUDI LAGOS, NIGERIA Bells University Of Technology MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering My name is Ogechuku and I go by Mabel. I am from a humble but loving family that lives in a poor suburb of Lagos, Nigeria, one of the largest cities in Africa. One of six children, with three older brothers and two younger sisters, I had an awesome, fun-filled childhood with never a dull moment in my household. As a naturally shy individual, I am a person with audacious goals. I am told that my character and tenacity speak loudly to the teens I walk alongside in my community. I have overcome my fear of persecution for my faith in my country with the truth of God’s word and have had opportunities as a Young Life leader to speak boldly to large groups of teenagers about the love of Jesus. Truly, I know now that God can use anyone to carry out His loving purposes.

As a Developing Global Leader, I am pursuing a degree in medicine at Babcock University. I hope to complete my degree as the best among my peers and continue to be shaped by the mentorship and training through the DGL program. In serving as a physician, it is my desire that my patients will get to hear about Christ and that I can offer hope when they are most vulnerable.

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