A virtual Tour
Our Next Step Begins here
Walk through the NextSteps Skilling & Discipleship Center — nine spaces where Ugandan youth gain real job skills and a strong spiritual foundation.
Walk through the NextSteps Skilling & Discipleship Center — nine spaces where Ugandan youth gain real job skills and a strong spiritual foundation.
Nine stops. One journey across a 3-acre campus built so that work and faith grow side by side.
The Master Plan
We started with a clear blueprint on this 3-acre property. It organises the campus into dedicated zones — administration, computer labs, trade workshops, dormitories and a central chapel — and marks the infrastructure that lets it grow sustainably for years to come: solar power, water harvesting and biogas.
The Campus Grounds
Looking down from above, the plan comes to life. Warm burnt-brick buildings and covered walkways connect the whole community. From the central lawn to the roof-mounted solar panels, every building is designed to be efficient, safe and welcoming for the young people living and learning here.
The Innovation Lab
Inside the digital zone, technology and faith meet seamlessly. High windows keep the space cool and bright. On one side students build digital skills on modern computers; on the other, a small group gathers around the Bible — teaching youth that work and faith go hand in hand.
The Center Chapel
This open-air chapel sits right at the heart of the compound. Surrounded by the green Ugandan hills, students gather on simple wooden benches for vibrant worship and encouraging scripture. It is a peaceful sanctuary where faith is nurtured every week.
The Tailoring Workshop
In the practical trade zone, young women learn fashion and garment creation on both treadle and electric machines. Stacks of vibrant Kitenge fabrics line the walls, and scripture reminders encourage them to pour dedication and quality into every stitch.
The Hairdressing Salon
In the salon workshop, students practise braiding, styling and hair care at custom wooden stations. Modern washing sinks and organised product shelves give them real-world experience — the confidence and entrepreneurial skills to launch their own small businesses.
The Girls' Dormitory
The residential zone gives students a safe, peaceful place to call home. This dormitory has sturdy wooden bunks, mosquito nets, personal teal lockers and scripture art on warm sand-coloured walls — a supportive space where young women build lifelong sisterhood.
The Boys' Dormitory
Bright morning sunlight fills the young men’s wing. Clean concrete floors, wooden bunks and organised storage make a disciplined yet warm environment. Here, students start each day together in shared prayer and fellowship before heading to trade classes.
The Central Courtyard
At the centre of campus is the green courtyard and thatched gazebo — the banda. Throughout the day, students from every trade track gather to study, share meals and join discipleship circles led by mentors. It is the living heartbeat of a thriving, joyful community.
Be part of the next step
Every classroom, bunk and workshop you just walked through exists because someone chose to invest in a young person’s future. You can too.