Core engagement 01
Leadership Development
Servanthood is one of our core values. We train student leaders in servant leadership so they grow into servant leaders in their campuses, church and society at large.
About FOCUS
A fellowship of Christian Unions, since 1972
FOCUS engages and equips students in institutions of higher learning, and graduates, for effective Christian living, through evangelism, discipleship and compassionate empathy.
A student movement with one clear calling
The Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS) is an evangelical, interdenominational Christian organisation committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ on university and college campuses in Uganda.
-
Evangelism
Communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ through life and deed.
-
Discipleship
Training in spiritual disciplines for living according to God's will.
-
Compassionate Empathy
Understanding the feelings of others to trigger positive social action.
Our mission
To engage and equip students in institutions of higher learning and graduates for effective Christian living.
Our vision
Christ-transformed students and associates impacting universities, tertiary institutions, churches and society.
Transforming Students, Changing Societies
What we do
How the work is done →
Our core engagement
Core engagement 02
Discipleship
Students need to be discipled before they can evangelise effectively. Our discipleship programmes equip them for a lifetime of service in family, church and society.
Core engagement 03
Evangelism & Missions
We support Christian students to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with fellow students, the staff of their institutions, and the communities surrounding their campuses.
Core engagement 04
Social Concern
The Christian Union exists within a wider campus community. We help members engage positively with the issues affecting their campus and the neighbourhoods around it.
Core values
Our values in full →
What we will not compromise
Christ-centredness
Jesus Christ is at the heart of everything we do, the message we carry, the reason we serve, and the model for how we minister.
Colossians 1:18Servanthood
We lead by serving, after the pattern of Christ who came not to be served but to serve. Servant leadership is what we train every student leader in.
Mark 10:45Teamwork
Students, staff, associates and churches work as one body, each part doing its share, none of it done alone.
1 Corinthians 12:27Integrity
We handle what is entrusted to us, people, resources and the gospel, honestly, transparently and accountably.
Proverbs 11:3
Accountable by design
Every gift and every decision answers to someone
An elected council
The National Governing Council is elected by associate members at the Annual General Meeting, and oversees the secretariat between meetings.
Governance & NGC →Property held in trust
The Trustees hold FOCUS land, property and assets in trust for the fellowship.
Trustees →Open books
Audited financial statements and the year's reports are presented to members at the AGM, and published here for anyone to read.
AGM & reports →Standing committees
Ministry, estates, finance and child-protection committees give each area of the work detailed, accountable oversight.
FOCUS committees →
Our story
The full history →
From two Christian Unions to a national movement
-
1962
Makerere CU founded
The first Christian Union in what would become FOCUS is established at Makerere University.
-
1972
FOCUS officially registered in Uganda
-
1979
IFES affiliation
FOCUS officially joins the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, connecting Uganda to a global student movement.
-
1992
Child Support Program begins
FOCUS opens its compassion ministry to vulnerable children in the slums of Kampala, now serving over 800 families.
-
1994
FATT is formed
The FOCUS Associate Trainers' Team is formed to address capacity gaps in the ministry.
-
Today
A nationwide movement
Christian Unions, conferences, FOCUS Van Der Molen, and a thriving child programme, all tracing back to a few faithful students.
