The Sozo Podcast with Uncle Daudi | From Mpigi to “Father of Many”

This week we’re “telling the rest of the story” with DAUDI, Sozo Children’s Global Communications Director. With Sozo since 2011, Daudi (full name: David “Daudi” S.) shares his journey growing up in Mpigi, one of 14 siblings, and how “Daudi” is the Luganda translation of David. He explains the beautiful meaning behind his surname—“father of many”—and how God’s hand has woven that calling through his life and work.

Daudi recounts coming to faith at 18 through his aunt and Gaba Community Church, finding purpose in missions, and the early days that led to opening Sozo’s first home—including a heartbreaking moment that galvanized action. He also reflects on his father’s redemption story before passing in 2019, the verse that anchors him (Matthew 6:33), and why peace and obedience have guided every step.

In this episode

• Growing up in Mpigi & being the middle child of a big family
• Why “Daudi” = David in Luganda—and the name meaning “father of many”
• Coming to Christ at 18 and plugging into Gaba Community Church
• From translator/tour operator to a life in missions
• The pivotal moment that sparked Sozo’s first home
• A father’s late-in-life faith and lasting legacy
• Living by Matthew 6:33 and walking in peace