As we step into 2026, we do so with deep gratitude—and with confidence in what God continues to do through Forman Christian College University and friends like you. Your generosity, especially through the Ripple of Impact year-end campaign, made a meaningful difference. Together, we not only reached our goal but exceeded it, raising $99,003.50 to strengthen scholarships and provide stability for students beginning this new year with renewed courage and hope.
By love, serve one another.
This past year reminded us of a simple but powerful truth: when education is rooted in faith, discipline, and love, lives are transformed. At FCCU in Lahore, Pakistan, young Christians are growing academically and spiritually, even in the midst of real challenges. They are discovering their voices, building confidence, and stepping into leadership roles that will carry light into some of the hardest places in the region. That spirit is grounded in FCCU’s enduring motto: “By love, serve one another.” It’s lived out every day, in classrooms, chapels, and shared study spaces where students are formed not only for careers, but for lives of service to their neighbors and their nation.
A story of hope from the border
One of those students comes from a small Christian village in northern Pakistan and is the first from that community ever to study at FCCU. Home lies near the Afghan border, where daily life is shaped by instability and limited access to food, healthcare, and education. The journey to campus can take nearly 20 hours. This student carries the weight of that reality deeply. Reflecting on the pain many Christians in the region experience, the student shared: “Every Christian is emotionally depressed, and that is why I want to become a psychologist. I need to do something good for my people because they are in pain.” That longing to return home and serve others is exactly the kind of calling your generosity helps make possible.
Faith in action on campus
At Forman, this future psychologist has found more than an academic program. There is mentorship. There is guidance. And there is a Christ-centered community that believes in each student’s God-given potential. Through study and relationships on campus, this young leader is gaining both the professional preparation and spiritual resilience needed to walk alongside people carrying trauma, fear, and discouragement. Because you chose to invest in scholarships and student support, a path that once felt unreachable is now open. This story is just one small reflection of the many points of light that together form a community of hope and possibility at FCCU.
Looking ahead
Exceeding our $75,000 year-end goal means more students can remain in school, focus on their studies, and prepare to serve their families and communities with wisdom and grace. It also strengthens the foundation for our 2026 focus on Faith in Action, as we continue to share stories where education and faith come together to change lives across Pakistan. The year ahead holds great promise. With your continued partnership, we will expand access to Christ-centered education, walk alongside students from vulnerable communities, and continue shining light where it is needed most.
Give. Go. Pray.
If this story moved you, we invite you to keep the ripple going. Gifts made through the Friends of Forman donation page directly support scholarships and formative experiences for students whose callings are being shaped at FCCU right now. Thank you for being a steady light, helping make what once seemed impossible possible, one student and one story at a time.