For Peter's Heart co-founder Geoffrey Seruwu, caring for vulnerable children is not simply a role—it is a lifelong calling shaped by faith, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the power of relationship. As Lead Mentor, Geoffrey stands at the heart of the organization’s daily work, walking alongside children and families through both crisis and transformation.

A Chance Meeting that Changed Everything
Geoffrey’s journey with Peter’s Heart began in an unlikely place: a military base in Iraq. While working as a security contractor in 2007, he met Dr. James Anderson, a meeting that would ultimately change the course of both their lives. James greeted Geoffrey with a simple but striking phrase—“God bless you”—a recurring gesture that earned Geoffrey the nickname “God Bless You” among his peers. What started as a greeting grew into a friendship, and then into something much deeper.

During long evening conversations, the two discovered they shared a vision quietly forming in each of their hearts: a desire to support vulnerable children who lacked access to education and stability. Geoffrey had long dreamed of helping children whose families could not afford school fees. James shared a similar calling. Though they came from different backgrounds and continents, their purpose aligned.

From One Child to a Growing Community
Years later, that shared vision became reality. In 2014, Geoffrey, James, and his brother Ward Anderson enrolled their first child, Andrew, after witnessing firsthand the challenges he faced. That single act of support became the foundation for everything that followed.

What once felt “not doable,” as Geoffrey describes it, has now grown into an organization serving more than 100 children and their families. For Geoffrey, however, success has never been measured in numbers—it is seen in each child’s story, progress, and potential.

Leading Through Relationship
Today, as Lead Mentor, Geoffrey plays a critical role in ensuring that every child and family receives not only educational support, but also consistent, relational care. He and his wife personally mentor 29 families, visiting homes, understanding challenges, and helping navigate complex situations. His work often begins early in the morning, checking in on children at school, and continues throughout the day as new needs arise.

Some days bring quiet encouragement. Others require urgent intervention. Geoffrey recalls a recent situation where he had to step in when a mother, struggling with alcohol use, refused to send her child back to school. The child, in tears, desperately wanted to return to his classmates. Geoffrey worked with local leaders to resolve the situation and ensure the child could go back. For him, these moments are not exceptions—they are part of the daily reality of walking closely with families in need.

Beyond his direct mentorship, Geoffrey also leads and equips the broader mentor team. He trains new mentors, accompanies them on field visits, reviews reports, and facilitates weekly meetings where challenges are shared and solutions are developed together. This structure ensures that Peter’s Heart remains deeply connected to each family it serves, maintaining a model built on trust, accountability, and care.

A Home that Is Always Open
Geoffrey’s commitment to children extends beyond his professional role—it is deeply personal. At home, he and his wife, Chruch, balance raising their own children with caring for others who need a safe place to stay. During school holidays, their home often fills with children from the program, including Andrew, the very first child they sponsored. At times, they also take in children facing immediate crises, offering stability when it is needed most.

This spirit of openness was perhaps most evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. When lockdowns were suddenly announced in Uganda, Geoffrey acted quickly, bringing children into his home before travel restrictions made it impossible for families to reach them. What followed was more than two years of shared life under one roof.

At one point, Geoffrey and his family were caring for 19 children in their home. With schools closed, they created a homeschooling system, enlisting his sister, who is an educator, and other volunteers to ensure the children could continue learning. Despite the immense logistical and emotional challenges, none of the children lost a year of education. Many even advanced when schools reopened.

But the impact went beyond academics. Living in close community created space for deep personal and spiritual growth. Geoffrey reflects on several boys who came to faith during that time—one of whom now dreams of becoming a pastor. What could have been a season of disruption became, instead, a season of transformation.

Stories like these define Geoffrey’s approach to mentorship: present, relational, and responsive. He believes that lasting change happens not through distant support, but through consistent presence—showing up in the lives of children and families again and again.

Milestones that Matter
In recent years, Geoffrey has watched Peter’s Heart reach milestones he once thought impossible. The organization now has its own office space, giving children a place to gather, play, and pray together. A newly acquired van has transformed transportation, making it safer and easier to move children to school and activities. And perhaps most significantly, the organization celebrated its first graduate, Christine, who is now interning with Peter’s Heart as she prepares for university.

For Geoffrey, Christine represents more than a milestone—she is a glimpse of what is possible. A child once in need is now giving back, contributing to the very organization that supported her. It is the kind of ripple effect Geoffrey envisioned even as a young boy, inspired by stories of leaders who were lifted up by others and went on to transform their communities.

A Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Geoffrey’s vision for Peter’s Heart continues to grow. His next goal is to establish a school—an idea that once felt out of reach but now feels entirely possible. By creating its own educational space, he believes the organization can serve more children with greater efficiency, extending its impact even further.

Alongside this vision, Geoffrey is also working to document the journey of Peter’s Heart in a book. Though he admits that consistency can be a challenge, his goal is to complete it by 2027, capturing the stories, struggles, and victories that have shaped the organization from the beginning.

A Life of Impact
At the center of it all is Geoffrey himself: a leader, mentor, husband, and father whose life reflects the mission he serves. Children call him “Uncle Geoffrey,” a name that speaks to the trust and closeness he has built over the years. Whether he is navigating complex family situations, training mentors, or simply sitting with a child who needs encouragement, he leads with humility and heart.

From a chance meeting in Iraq to a growing community of more than 100 children, Geoffrey’s story is a testament to what can happen when vision meets action—and when one person chooses to show up again and again for those who need it most.

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