Tebow Okoa Philippi Campus

In Partnership with

The Tebow Okoa Philippi Campus is a safe place to call “home” for women who are survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. While on campus, each woman receives in-depth counseling, Bible study, mentorship, and vocational training.

Key Stats

500

Women reached through programs

Beds available

Why It Matters

The Problem

There are many women in Uganda who are victims of human trafficking, sexual violence, and exploitation with nowhere to go, rest, and heal. Okoa Refuge staff meet with women regularly at local brothels to build relationships and study the Bible, known as the Philippi Project. Through this initiative and serving at the Gender-Based Violence Shelter, the need for long-term survivor care became apparent.

The Solution

In January 2021, a partnership was formed between Okoa Refuge and the Tim Tebow Foundation. This partnership became a joint venture into what is now the Tebow Okoa Philippi (TOP) Campus. Each TOP Campus is a safe place for women who are survivors of human trafficking and exploitation to call “home,” receive in-depth counseling, Bible study, mentorship, and vocational training. When a woman transitions to a TOP Campus, our team walks closely and personally with her to ensure that the changes in her everyday life are as smooth and successful as possible. A woman graduates from the entire project once she is ready to support herself and has the confidence to face life independently!