DGL Global Impact 2022-23

IMPACT OPPORTUNITY 2022-23

Dear Friend, God has given us a powerful tool and a tremendous opportunity through Developing Global Leaders (DGL). We are witnessing the Lord of the harvest raise up dynamic men and women eager to see their countries changed for Christ.

The DGL program makes a way for some of Young Life's best and brightest to stay actively involved in ministry while they earn their college degree. I invite you to meet a few students who are part of our newest class of Developing Global Leaders. Without a doubt, DGL is producing true world changers.

I am deeply grateful for the many generous friends who invest in these dynamic college students and empower them to bring the hope of the gospel to teenagers.

NEWT CRENSHAW YOUNG LIFE PRESIDENT AND CEO

DGL

AT A GLANCE

DGL AREAS 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%

TOTAL DGL GRADUATES TO DATE 754 Graduates

as of 03/22

POST GRADUATION On Young Life Staff

34%

Pursuing Advanced Degrees

7%

Still involved in Young Life

70%

Stay in home country

94%

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

YOUR GENEROSITY OPENS A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY

FULL 4-YEAR DGL SPONSORSHIP $250/month ($3,000/year) TOTAL $12,000 over 4 years

SPONSORSHIP

PROVIDES:

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

DGL BY THE NUMBERS

* *

SCHOOL YEAR

# DGL ACTIVE STUDENTS

# DGL GRADUATES

CUM. TOTAL NUMBER OF NEW LEADERS FROM DGL

NUMBER OF KIDS TAKEN TO CAMP BY DGL EACH YEAR

NUMBER OF KIDS IN BIBLE STUDIES LED BY DGL EACH YEAR

NUMBER OF KIDS IMPACTED EACH YEAR*

2009-10

99

1

442

1,459

795

27,050

2010-11

190

17

1,176

2,504

1,690

68,300

2011-12

296

40

2,242

4,165

2,421

126,900

2012-13

354

59

3,290

4,991

2,797

182,200

2013-14

345

75

4,320

5,545

3,037

233,050

2014-15

304

72

5,287

5,127

3,114

278,150

2015-16

362

67

6,533

7,693

3,573

343,850

2016-17

335

61

7,883

7,424

3,937

410,390

2017-18

392

83

9,480

10,343

4,134

491,850

2018-19

405

72

11,228

8,935

5,247

581,650

2019-20

438

69

13,029

8,775

6,310

669,450

2020-21

446

78

14,532

6,295

10,123

743,650

2021-22

480

100

16,435

9,695

10,023

845,750

2022-23

505

120

18,437

10,200

10,545

851,950

*

Projections based on historical growth and future goals.

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

OPPORTUNITIES Study at a 4-year college or university in their own country Receive concurrent YL Leadership Development Training Serve as a local YL leader multiplying ministry Be mentored by experts in their field of study

EDUCATION MENTORING LIFE SKILLS DISCIPLESHIP

PROVEN, TIMELY, AND VITAL

T

he DGL Program is the most successful

leadership pipeline I have ever seen – the importance of it in our part of the world cannot be overstated. The Lord is using Young Life to build his Kingdom and DGL students are the future leaders, donors, and committee members who will make it happen.

D

eveloping Global Leaders, opened up doors

It is vital that we raise up leaders to serve in the

previously unavailable to me. In college, I

communities in which they were born and

learned to think critically and be more

raised."

conscientious about my convictions including a lifetime commitment to seeing that youth are

AL ANDERSON, REGIONAL DIRECTOR

reached with the Gospel, challenged to grow in their faith, serve others, and spread the hope of Jesus Christ."

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE

D

GL is the quiet engine that has fueled Young

JOY NORMAN ELIAS - YOUTH DIRECTOR CAPITAL CITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF MALAWI AFRICA BIBLE COLLEGE, 2019

Life International growth for the past 14 years producing over ten thousand volunteers and reaching three quarters of a million teenagers with the hope of the Gospel."

MARTY CALDWELL YOUNG LIFE CHIEF FOUNDATION OFFICER

MAKING A

GLOBAL IMPACT SINCE 2009

As of 2022, DGL students are in 64 of the 104 countries where Young Life has active ministry.

AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST Burundi Congo (DRC) Côte d’Ivoire Eswatini Ethiopia Ghana Israel Kenya Liberia Malawi Mali Morocco Mozambique Nigeria Palestinian Territories Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone South Africa Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zanzibar Zimbabwe

LATIN AMERICA / CARIBBEAN Argentina Bahamas Belize Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Peru Virgin Islands (U.S.)

FORMER SOVIET UNION

EUROPE Albania Belgium* Bulgaria Czech Republic France* Germany* Hungary Netherlands* North Macedonia Norway* Poland Portugal* Republic of Ireland* Romania Spain* Sweden* Switzerland* United Kingdom*

ASIA PACIFIC

Armenia Belarus Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Moldova Russia Tajikistan Ukraine Uzbekistan

Bangladesh India Mongolia Nepal Philippines Vietnam

*While DGL focuses on students in challenging economic and developing world situations, students in developed European countries participate in the same program to bring light where there is spiritual poverty.

INTRODUCING SOME OF THE NEWEST

DGL STUDENTS STARTING THEIR JOURNEY IN 2022-23

STARTING THEIR JOURNEY IN 2022-23

AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST

KLARA MATTAR IBILLIN, ISRAEL

ORT BRAUDE COLLEGE MAJOR: DESIGN, ART, AND MUSIC

JOSEPH MOSIMA MOYAMBA , SIERRA LEONE

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (CMAHS) MAJOR: PHARMACY My name is Joseph and I got connected to Young Life through the first sports camp held in my area.

Afterwards, I grew interested in becoming a leader and loved the activities of running club and pursuing teens in my community. I am proud to be a part of the founding members of Young Life in the Moyamba ministry area.

Now a Developing Global Leader, I am pursuing a degree in pharmacy at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. I plan to become a pharmacist and help my community by distributing resources to address the health issues they face. I want to give back to Young Life in my community by investing in leaders and introducing kids to Jesus. I will be the first in my family to graduate from university.

The oldest of five children, of which the youngest is a special needs child, Klara is a natural leader.

As a Developing Global Leader, Klara is studying design at Ort Braude College in Karmeal. Her artistic abilities and creative spirit fuel her passion to become a decor designer. Her dream is to be the first in her family to graduate from university while continuing to reach kids as a leader in Young Life.

DORCAS ILUNGA

LUBUMBASHI, CONGO DRC UNIVERSITY OF LUBUMBASHI MAJOR: JOURNALISM Dorcas shares that it was at Young Life camp where she learned that “Jesus Christ really loves me. I was a desperate person who thought that I was abandoned by everyone, but Jesus has remained my best friend.”

From that day, Dorcas has remained connected to the ministry of Young Life, growing in her relationship with Jesus and leading club in her community.

Now a Developing Global Leader, Dorcas is pursuing a degree in journalism at the University of Lubumbashi. She hopes that her education will allow her to have a good job that enables her to support her family as well as her ministry with teenagers.

EUROPE

SAMUEL ALVES LISBON, PORTUGAL

NOVA UNIVERSITY LISBON MAJOR: ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING My name is Samuel and I hope that with an advanced degree in electrical and computer engineering from NOVA University, I can be financially stable and provide financial support to help people in need. I have a priority to reach out to people who think they have everything in life, like financial stability, and yet don't know who Jesus is and His sacrifice for them. I pray to stay humble and receptive to God’s process of developing my character through ministry and the leadership skills I learn in the Developing Global Leaders program.

LUKE PRZYŚLEWICZ LUSOWO, POLAND

POZNAŃ UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS MAJOR: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Upon entering university, Łuke has been “stretched in his faith and relationships with opportunities to meet friends who are different, not all religious.” One of his strengths is his boldness in tackling new challenges without fear including becoming a Young Life leader.

Now a Developing Global Leader, Łuke is taking the next steps in his education by pursuing a business degree in management and product development at Poznań University of Economics. His ministry goals are to further develop the new Young Life ministry in Lusowo and to focus on being a better leader for his students. Łuke shares that “when it comes to leadership in Young Life, I want to invest my whole self and look forward to being a part of the growing ministry of Young Life in Poland.”

ANNA ROBINSON BELFAST, UNITED KINGDOM QUEENS UNIVERSITY MAJOR: PRIMARY EDUCATION

My name is Anna and I am from a small village called Moneyreagh, near Belfast in the United Kingdom, where everybody knows everybody. I am studying biological sciences at Queens University.

With my degree, I may go on to becoming a secondary school biology teacher or become a paramedic.

One day I hope to serve on mission trips and possibly become a medical assistant in different countries across the globe. I love being a Young Life leader and hope to continue leading and loving teens long after the DGL program ends.

ASIA PACIFIC JESON* M.

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, BANGLADESH UNDISCLOSED UNIVERSITY MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE From a small village in Bangladesh, Jeson* shares that his childhood was very difficult and greatly impacted by his family’s lack of resources. He recalls, “when I was very young, my older brother and I sold palm kernels in the street to earn money for daily food.”

Jesoy met Jesus when he was seventeen years old, but expresses that he had experienced moments throughout his childhood where he knew there must be a God. With a vision to serve God through Young Life, Jeson* wants to use his university degree in political science to help grow the kingdom of God. He hopes that studying political science will help him gain greater understanding of politics and culture in order to more effectively share the Gospel in his community. *Name changed for security reasons

RENEE* S.

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, INDIA UNDISCLOSED UNIVERSITY MAJOR: SOCIAL WORK I lost my father at an early age; then my mom also passed away and I grew up with my step-father and his family. From age 20, I had to work to support my siblings to afford their education. The Lord helped me to support my family, and now I am grateful that I have time to study and pursue my own educational goals.

My vision is to serve my community and be more effective in ministry, especially with teenage girls and the needy. I am pursuing a social work degree at a local university. I will be the first in my family to graduate from college. In the future I hope to impact my community in my best possible way for good. *Name changed for security reasons

"PUUJEE" DORJPUREV ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA

MONGOLIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR: ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE One of three children, Purevsuren "Puujee" spent most of her childhood helping raise her siblings. Her sister was deaf from birth and Puujee quickly learned sign language and was the only one who truly learned to communicate with her sister.

In high school, she went to Young Life camp where everything started to change. Puujee shares, “At camp, I felt heard for the first time. My Young Life leaders saw me and heard me; I was desperate to be listened to.”

She is studying engineering and computer science with an emphasis in power plant mechanics at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

She loves math and hopes this profession will open doors for employment and opportunities to help support her family. Puujee has a heart of compassion for the deaf and special needs community and hopes to use her gifting to serve in Capernaum

FORMER SOVIET UNION PAULA*

UNDISCLOSED CITY, RUSSIA UNDISCLOSED UNIVERSITY MAJOR: HISTORY

My name is Paula* and my faith story began during my parents' divorce. I was depressed and broken but thanks to my friends, I went to Young Life summer camp. On the last day of the camp, I came to God with an open heart so that He could heal my pain; my heart was filled with joy, peace and faith.

I am studying history at a local university. I believe that my future is in the hands of God. I look forward to studying history and seeing what doors open for me to mentor young people and continue to grow as a teacher and leader in my community. I will be the first in my family to graduate from university. *Name changed for security reasons

ANNA*

UNDISCLOSED CITY, CENTRAL ASIA UNDISCLOSED UNIVERSITY MAJOR: TRANSLATION STUDIES My name is Anna* and I live in a large city in central Asia, with my father and mother. My parents are not particularly religious, but we attend the Orthodox Church as a family. When I was 16 I hung out with a group who drank, smoked, took drugs. One day, however, I was invited to Young Life club; I loved my time there so much – it was great fun without alcohol, cigarettes and other substances.

Now a Developing Global Leader, I am studying to be an interpreter. When I graduate, I want to work as a simultaneous interpreter able to assist and communicate with people from different countries.

My ministry goal is to open a new club in my city so that I can tell teenagers about God, just as Young Life leaders once told me about Him. I will be the first in my family to graduate from university. *Name changed for security reasons

ARTUR KUSHNIR CHERNIVTSI, UKRAINE

UNIVERSITY OF CHERNIVTSI MAJOR: ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE My name is Artur. I was born in Chernivtsi, a small city in western Ukraine. As a teenager, I rebelled against my family and began to seek out friends who were a bad influence on me. One day a group of kids invited me to play drums in a church band. I started playing in church and later got connected to the Young Life group. At Young Life camp, I discovered many things I thought I knew about God in a new way. I was amazed by the friendships between the leaders and the love of God on display. I asked God for forgiveness and accepted Him into my life, resulting in radical change in every way.

I’m moving to a new city for university and am involved in growing and developing the Young Life ministry there. As a Developing Global Leader, I am pursuing a computer science degree. I will be the first person to graduate from university in my family.

LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN MAIRA "MAI" ZAPATA

CHACO - VILLA ÁNGELA, ARGENTINA EBEN-EZER AULAS UNIVERSITY MAJOR: OBSTETRICS My name is Maira and my friends call me Mai. I am twenty-six years old and I live with my grandparents and my brother. My connection with Young Life began when my cousins invited me to camp. The fifteen minutes alone with God changed my life.

With the DGL scholarship I will be attending Ebenezer Aulas and studying obstetrics. I will be the first in my family to graduate from college. I chose this specialty to educate young women about the reproduction process from a Christian perspective.

My mom was only 16 when she had me and her experience as a teenage mother is a huge motivation for me. This profession will pave the way for me to one day be able to work with teenage mothers while continuing training and serving with Young Life.

NICOLE "NICO" RUIZ JAENZ ALAJUELITA, COSTA RICA

INTERNATIONAL UNIV. OF THE AMERICAS MAJOR: ENGLISH EDUCATION My name is Nicole, but my friends call me Nico. My parents have always shown love towards me even though they divorced. But that made my teen years challenging because I lived in two completely different homes, with different rules and lives.

As a Developing Global Leader, I plan to complete my bachelor's degree at International University of the Americas and become an English teacher. I have always loved the English language and my dream goes hand in hand with my ministry with Young Life. My dream is to be able to connect with young people and one day hope to be on Young Life Staff.

ANGELICA GALÁN

BONAO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE SANTO DOMINGO (UASD) MAJOR: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY My name is Angelica and I live in the Dominican Republic. A friend invited me to a Young Life club where I was struck by what was happening in the ministry. I jumped at the chance to attend camp and after that, I became interested in being part of the leadership.

Now as a Developing Global Leader, I am pursuing a degree in clinical psychology at Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. In addition to becoming a psychologist, I want to grow in my leadership and ministry skills, but my vision will always be: whatever Jesus wants, I trust that He will guide and direct me and show me where I am to go.

PARTNER WITH US

DEVELOPING GLOBAL LEADERS

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!

Amen.

EPHESIANS 3:20-21

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