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.
Our Values
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
Each year we partner with secondary schools across NI to deliver Be the Change Award to 150 sixth form students.
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Be the Change India
We partner with schools and NGOs in India to support their vital work providing education for all.
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Be the Change Girls
There are 15 million girls worldwide who are never expected to enrol in school. We want to change that.
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Be the Change Colleges
Teaching students from Stranmillis and St Mary’s Colleges to deliver affirming education to marginalised children in NI and in India.
Latest Blog Posts
Our latest blog posts.
An update from Christine – India Visit May 2022
In May, Christine was finally able to travel back to India to meet some of Saphara’s valuable partner NGOs, schools,...
College Students’ Be the Change Week and City Hall Celebrations
This year’s Saphara Be the Change programme has been off to an exciting and vibrant start as we celebrate being...
Saphara Be the Change Newcomer week 2022
Saphara Newcomer week proved to be an unforgettable climax to Be the Change programme involving: 142 Primary School Children 134...