In a season defined by generosity and gratitude, Father’s Destiny International reminds us that the most meaningful gifts don’t come wrapped in ribbons or bows. True giving, they believe, is the kind that empowers others to build, lead, and thrive long after the holidays have passed.
Founded on faith and fueled by entrepreneurship, Father’s Destiny International exists to awaken God-given destinies through a new kind of giving; one where belief in people and the power of purpose create lasting change. Their mission is simple yet profound: to ignite transformation from within by combining faith-driven leadership with entrepreneurial training.
The story began a decade ago in Uganda, when founder Dan Saunders met Julius, a local man on the verge of losing his home. When Julius said, “God will provide,” Dan responded not with pity, but with purpose, asking, “If He hasn’t yet, how will He in the future?” That honest conversation about faith and responsibility planted a seed that would grow into a movement. What started as a small loan between two men became a partnership rooted in trust, entrepreneurship, and the belief that true dignity comes through opportunity.
Today, that seed continues to flourish, not only in Uganda but through the next generation. Dan’s daughter, Ashley Guttridge-Saunders, a local Realtor, Broker and Operating Principle for Keller William Luxury, carries forward the same heart for faith, leadership, and service that inspired her father to begin this journey. Ashley’s passion for connection and community mirrors the organization’s vision: to empower others to use their God-given gifts to make an impact that lasts.
Through Father’s Destiny International, lives are being transformed across eastern Uganda in three core areas: Education, Sports, and Health & Wellness. From sewing and salon schools that equip women to start their own businesses, to youth sports programs that build leadership, and healthcare initiatives that provide life-changing access to care—every effort reflects a model of empowerment over dependency.
At the center of everything is entrepreneurship, the spark that turns faith into forward motion. Father’s Destiny believes that mission-driven business is the most sustainable path to long-term change. Through local partnerships, they’re seeing communities rise from survival to leadership, creating hope that extends far beyond borders.
As Dan often says, “When God wants to level you up, He places you in a season of separation—to equip you with the tools for your assignment, to stop you from watching what others have, and to make you unrecognizable to the people who only knew you by your wound.”
This December, as we reflect on giving and gratitude, Father’s Destiny International reminds us that generosity is more than an act, it’s an awakening. When we give with faith and purpose, we don’t just change circumstances. We change destinies.