Students reached, graduates equipped, society changed
An evangelical, interdenominational fellowship of Christian Unions on university and college campuses across Uganda.
Christ-transformed students and associates impacting universities, tertiary institutions, churches and society.
To engage and equip students in institutions of higher learning and graduates for effective Christian living.
Transforming Students, Changing Societies
Our core values
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 11:3Our background
FOCUS grew from two pioneering Christian Unions, at Makerere University in 1962 and National Teachers' College Kyambogo in 1972, and affiliated with IFES in 1979.
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1962
Makerere CU founded
The first Christian Union in what would become FOCUS is established at Makerere University.
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1972
FOCUS officially registered in Uganda
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1979
IFES affiliation
FOCUS officially joins the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, connecting Uganda to a global student movement.
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1992
Child Support Program begins
FOCUS opens its compassion ministry to vulnerable children in the slums of Kampala, now serving over 800 families.
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1994
FATT is formed
The FOCUS Associate Trainers' Team is formed to address capacity gaps in the ministry.
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Today
A nationwide movement
Christian Unions, conferences, FOCUS Van Der Molen, and a thriving child programme, all tracing back to a few faithful students.