Our Mission
Mission
Inspire young people to create flourishing communities of justice and compassion empowering them to Be the Change in the world.
Vision
A generation of young leaders participating in peaceful and inclusive communities where all are valued and celebrated.
Mission
Saphara inspires young people to create flourishing communities of justice and compassion empowering them to Be the Change in the world.Vision
A generation of young leaders participating in peaceful and inclusive communities where all are valued and celebrated.Partnership
Saphara works with local communities in mutually respectful and empowering partnerships, bringing healing and wholeness to our broken world.Justice and Peace
Peace-building and reconciliation are central, and standing in solidarity with those who experience poverty, powerlessness and marginalisation, especially girls and young women.Value of every
human life
We believe that every young person is created by God and deserves to be loved, valued, respected and enabled to flourish. Deep Education
Transformational learning encompasses the intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of young people and their teachers through creating safe spaces for self-reflection.Community
Nurturing communities provide authentic spaces where resilience, empathy, compassion and responsibility can grow as we work together for a common purpose.Faith and Love
Our Christian faith is central and yet we are respectful of other faiths and none, encouraging young people to reflect on their own beliefs in relation to poverty and justice, and to share with others.Value of every human life
We believe that every young person is created by God and deserves to be loved, valued, respected and enabled to flourish.Justice and Peace
Peace-building and reconciliation are central, and standing in solidarity with those who experience poverty, powerlessness and marginalisation, especially girls and young women.Deep Education
Transformational learning encompasses the intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of young people and their teachers through creating safe spaces for self-reflection.Community
Nurturing communities provide authentic spaces where resilience, empathy, compassion and responsibility can grow as we work together for a common purpose.Partnership
Saphara works with local communities in mutually respectful and empowering partnerships, bringing healing and wholeness to our broken world.Faith and Love
Our Christian faith is central and yet we are respectful of other faiths and none, encouraging young people to reflect on their own beliefs in relation to poverty and justice, and to share with others.Our Programmes
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Be the Change Schools
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Be the Change India
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Be the Change Girls
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Be the Change Colleges
Equipping teaching students from Stranmillis and St Mary’s to deliver affirming education to marginalised children in NI and India.
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Saphara in 2024
At Saphara we are passionate about the power of education to transform lives.
In India we work with some extremely poor and marginalised children and see how the education they receive at our partner schools is bringing powerful change into their lives.
Donate to our Christmas Gifts Appeal 2023
At Saphara we are passionate about the power of education to transform lives.
In India we work with some extremely poor and marginalised children and see how the education they receive at our partner schools is bringing powerful change into their lives.
Colleges India Team 2023
The first Saphara College team since 2019 began their India experience with a wonderful day in Delhi. Clothes shopping was followed by a relaxing and