Christian Community Action (CCA) was founded on February 22nd, 1973, by a small group of Christians studying the Bible in search of love. We were compelled by what we had learned and committed to become a visible channel of God's love. 

In 1941, YoungLife began to pursue teenagers in all walks of life with the message of Jesus Christ. Today, YoungLife's vision remains the same - to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and to help them grow in their faith. 

The Suubi (the Lugandan word for Hope) project was launched in 2007 while the Hansow family was living in Jinja, Uganda for the adoption of their daughter. At the orphanage, they met Anaso Grace and Adong Santa selling paper-beaded necklaces.