Ibrah is passionate about children’s rights, a leader and a servant of Christ. He is an enthusiastic leader with over 4 years of experience in providing care and support to children, young people and women who are socially excluded. Having a consistent track record of working successfully with children, young people and families all within underserved communities.

Ibrah’s father abandoned him along with other five siblings, leaving them with their poor and unemployed mother who struggled to raise them and had no money to send them to school which forced Ibrah and his other siblings to the streets to fend for themselves.

By co-founding Vijana Heavens foundation along with her sister Sarah, Ibrah has created a movement that has supported and empowered over 300 orphans, children, young people from poverty-stricken families gain access to quality education, health care and discipleship.

Through Vijana Heavens Foundation, Ibrah has mobilized support to enable children from slum communities go to school, set up a community library to enable children who have not got a chance to go to school to learn English and learn about Jesus’ love for them. Children at his organization get uniforms, pencils, and pens, school fees, shelter, nutritious meals and medical care, things Ibrah never got a chance to get when growing up and he has made it his life mission to make sure he breaks all the barriers that may prevent children from realizing their God given potential.

Sheilah is a servant leader who is passionate about creating a world where every child regardless of his/her background has equal access to quality education. Growing up in desperate poverty, Sheilah had limited access to education, even though her single mother tried to find some piece of work of selling vegetables on the roadside, her monthly income couldn’t stretch enough to provide all the needs of her six poor children including paying their school fees on time. When Sheilah got a chance to step in class, she put all her effort to learning and be the best in her class and was able to get a full bursary as the best student every term which reduced on the risk of being sent back home for school fees which increased her chances of having a brighter future through education. After successfully completing high school, Sheilah decided to dedicate her time to help children struggling in their studies to catch up in math and literacy.

Even though Sheilah’s desire together with the goal of Vijana Heavens Foundatin is to see children from their slum community thrive, all physical support in the world will leave them wanting. they introduce these children to Jesus. He is the One who holds their tomorrows in His hands and places dreams in their hearts. Through the discipleship program, Sheilah helps these children to absorb the word of God and fall in love with it through Bible opening sessions.

Moses is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated history of over 4 years of experience in providing support to disadvantaged children and young people in his slum community to improve their health and social wellbeing through facilitating active engagement in physical activities, sports for physical, mental health and life skills education. 15 years back after his father abandoned him together with his 5 siblings and their unemployed and struggling mother with no hopes of going back to school, Moses spent most of his time playing soccer on the streets of the community where by God’s grace a team coach admired him of his talent and introduced to his team where he was able to get a scholarships from primary level to secondary level which also enabled him to improve on his skills and become a professional footballer who has played for teams like Maroons F.C, Waters F.C among others in Uganda.

At Vijana Heavens Foundation, Moses is using his talent to inspire and unite underserved children and young people in his slum community through sports and play where new skills are introduced and practiced and then provides support through one-on-one coaching sessions where skills are reinforced and discussed.

Maria has a first-hand look into what life is like for children and youth in disadvantaged communities. She advocates for the well-being of youth in her slum community both mentally and physically.

Born in poverty, it was very valuable and important for Maria to gain an education sponsorship since she was a little girl because it was a big support for her single mother and her family and she had high chances of fulfilling one of her dreams of becoming a nurse after studies and release herself from the cycles of poverty, but unfortunately all her hopes were put on pause when the organization that was sponsoring her education terminated the contract immediately she turned 18 years, living her without any thriving or survival skill she knows.
By volunteering at Vijana Heavens Foundation, Maria has acquired skills in leadership, teamwork and social responsibility. She is committed to paying it forward by ensuring that every youth in her community are equipped with the education and the skills they need to become self-reliant adults.