Empowering the next generation of high-potential, Biblically-centered young adults to
YOUNG LIFE DEVELOPING GLOBAL LEADERS MINISTRY OVERVIEW
transform their own countries from the inside-out and impact the world with the Gospel
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW... College educated, Jesus-following leaders
WHY DGL?
WHY NOW?
• Higher education is out of reach for many of the world’s poorest and most marginalized • Only 6.7% of the world's population has a college degree • Two-thirds of the 796 million people who are illiterate are women
Well-positioned as a pipeline to higher education, Young Life Developing Global Leaders (DGL) awards full-ride scholarships to select, high-potential Young Life leaders around the world to receive a university education in their own country.
EXPECTED
OUTCOMES GRADUATE FROM A UNIVERSITY To date, DGL has had 972 college graduates since the program began in 2009 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DGL graduates continue to be thriving contributors to the health of their local church and communities at large CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT WITH YOUNG LIFE 70% of graduates stay involved as Young Life staff, volunteers, and financial partners in their local communities
THE POWER OF
EDUCATION • Strengthens local economies • Raises national growth • Improves health and hygiene • Protects women – making them less vulnerable to violence, child marriage, and harmful practices • Builds better futures for themselves and their families
DGL
SPONSORSHIP FULL SPONSORSHIP: $250/month $3,000/ year $12,000/ 4-year total PARTIAL SPONSORSHIP starts at any level SPONSORSHIP PROVIDES College tuition and fees Ministry and leadership training expenses Small living stipend to cover transportation and other costs
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FACTS Young Life DGL is in 77 countries DGL has awarded nearly 1,850 full-ride scholarships since the program began in 2009 DGL currently awards 200 full-ride scholarships each year To date, 972* total DGL graduates 30% of DGL graduates are hired as full-time Young Life staff 50% DGL students are women 95% stay in home country to impact their local community LEARN MORE
dgl.younglife.org
*As of 01/2024