Empower Dreams partners are seeing lives transformed—from massive Jesus Film gatherings in Sudan to sustainable hope in Uganda’s Katanga Ghetto. Here’s how God is moving through Empower Dreams, thanks to your generosity.
A Heartfelt Thank You
Dear friends,
On behalf of everyone at Empower Dreams, thank you. Your prayers, fasting, and generous giving fuel Gospel breakthroughs around the world. Every gift, big or small, equips local leaders to share Christ’s love in powerful, tangible ways.
This past week alone, we witnessed the ripple effect of your faithfulness. Let’s celebrate what God is doing together.
A Powerful Week of Ministry in Africa
The Jesus Film: Audiences of 1,000+ and Counting
Your generous gifts through Empower Dreams equip our partners with powerful Gospel tools. God works through this Empower Dreams equipment as Pastor Ibrahim’s team hosts Jesus Film showings for over 1,000 people at a time—and the response overwhelms us.
“Large numbers are committing to relationships with Jesus,” Paul reported after visiting the field. “I’m so thankful to see these fruitful examples of how our funding is being used.”
Hearts open. Lives surrender. People invite Jesus to reign as Lord and commit to long-term discipleship. These are not mere events; they are powerful moves of God. Empower Dreams stands honored and blessed to partner in what He is doing in East Africa.
Pastor Ibrahim is pictured with Empower Dreams Jesus Film, and Turtle Box equipment.
Hope Rising in the Katanga Ghetto
Meet Wilson Namuwoza, our cherished partner in Uganda, and Ruth, a radiant woman of faith in the heart of Katanga Ghetto.
Ruth welcomes 17 souls—including three tiny infants—into her patchwork home no bigger than a large closet. Among them, several mothers fight to escape prostitution while scraping together meals for their children.
Yet God weaves beauty from brokenness.
A New Venture: Handmade Notebooks, Sustainable Futures
Ruth now teaches these women to craft and sell handmade notebooks. What started as a spark of hope becomes a thriving small business.
In the photo below, Wilson hands Ruth a microfinance loan to launch this venture. Every notebook sold means:
Food on the table
Children getting an education
Dignity restored
A future beyond survival
Join us in praying that this business succeeds financially and opens doors to redemption, healing, and lasting change.
Wilson Namuwoza (right) presents Ruth with a microfinance loan to grow her notebook-making ministry in Katanga Ghetto.
On the Ground: How We Stay Connected
At Empower Dreams, we visit our partners regularly to:
See firsthand how God changes lives through your support
Encourage and strengthen our partners
Listen for what the Lord reveals about the future of their ministries
These visits ensure every resource is prayerfully and wisely invested.
Here’s the best part: Our Board of Directors personally covers all administrative expenses. That means 100% of your donation goes directly to ministry work—no overhead, no waste.
Paul (volunteer chairman and CEO) pictured with Empower Dreams partners and their families.
You’re Invited: Become a Monthly Giver
Your one-time gift makes an impact. Monthly partnership multiplies it.
When you give consistently, local leaders plan boldly, train teams, and reach more communities—without wondering if the next need will be met.
Let’s Keep Praying
For Pastor Ibrahim’s team as they follow up with new believers
For Ruth and the women in Katanga—wisdom, provision, and open hearts
For every partner: strength, protection, and Holy Spirit boldness
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” — Matthew 9:37–38
With deep gratitude,
Paul Staudacher
Chairman & CEO (Volunteer)
