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Ben Coverdale
June 18, 2025

Why Uganda?

Ben Coverdale
June 18, 2025
Why Uganda?

How much do you really know about Uganda? Take the quiz now and discover why it’s where we chose to start, and why we’re still here.

Ben Coverdale
May 28, 2025

A letter from Annabelle: What I saw during my recent trip to Uganda and what's next

Ben Coverdale
May 28, 2025
A letter from Annabelle: What I saw during my recent trip to Uganda and what's next

I’ve just returned from Uganda, where I spent time in our schools, with our teams, and with the Blake family—Hamish, Zoë, and their two children—who joined us to see the impact of our community firsthand.

Ben Coverdale
May 21, 2025

Over $3 million raised in one unforgettable night!

Ben Coverdale
May 21, 2025
Over $3 million raised in one unforgettable night!

On Saturday 3 May, 650 kind-hearted souls gathered for more than just a Gala - they came to change lives. Together, more than $3 million was raised to help 4,500 children learning, dreaming, and building a future filled with prosperity.

Ben Coverdale
April 23, 2025

A new chapter begins: celebrating School for Life’s first graduates

Ben Coverdale
April 23, 2025
A new chapter begins: celebrating School for Life’s first graduates

This year marks a powerful milestone for School for Life as our first-ever S6 class receives their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results.

Jessica Ledieu
February 19, 2025

Turning dreams into reality: New Post-School Program for Graduates

Jessica Ledieu
February 19, 2025
Turning dreams into reality: New Post-School Program for Graduates

School for Life’s new Tertiary Pathways Program is a game changer for graduates, supporting their transition to further education and beyond.

Jessica Ledieu
December 17, 2024

Empowering Minds and Talents

Jessica Ledieu
December 17, 2024
Empowering Minds and Talents

It’s the end of another year at School for Life and students at Katuuso and Mbazzi Primary Schools proudly showcased their growth in the annual Talent Shows.

Guest User
November 12, 2024

Join us as a Gala Ball Partner at Sydney’s most exclusive event!

Guest User
November 12, 2024
Join us as a Gala Ball Partner at Sydney’s most exclusive event!

Join us as a Gala Ball Partner at Sydney’s most exclusive event!

Guest User
October 16, 2024

An Unforgettable Journey: A Milestone Graduation and the Adventure of a Lifetime

Guest User
October 16, 2024
An Unforgettable Journey: A Milestone Graduation and the Adventure of a Lifetime

30 individuals experienced the trip of a lifetime on our Travel4Good trip

Guest User
October 16, 2024

Celebrating a Milestone: School for Life's First Graduating Class

Guest User
October 16, 2024
Celebrating a Milestone: School for Life's First Graduating Class

School for Life celebrates an incredible milestone in their 16-year history - their first graduation ceremony

Zoe Brigstocke
September 17, 2024

Tackling Period Poverty: Empowering Girls Through Education and Hygiene Access

Zoe Brigstocke
September 17, 2024
Tackling Period Poverty: Empowering Girls Through Education and Hygiene Access

School for Life tackling the issue of period poverty one student at a time.

Guest User
May 7, 2024

"Oh, The Places You'll Go" - School for Life annual Gala Ball raises $2 million!

Guest User
May 7, 2024
"Oh, The Places You'll Go" - School for Life annual Gala Ball raises $2 million!

School for Life raise $2 million at Annual Gala Ball 2024

Ben Coverdale
March 21, 2024

Journey through impact: A glimpse into Uganda with School for Life!

Ben Coverdale
March 21, 2024

Witness your impact through the experiences of seven supporters.

Ben Coverdale
January 18, 2024

HOPE AND RESILIENCE SHINE AT GLOBAL DOCUMENTARY LAUNCH ‘SEEDS’

Ben Coverdale
January 18, 2024
HOPE AND RESILIENCE SHINE AT GLOBAL DOCUMENTARY LAUNCH  ‘SEEDS’

Global launch of 'SEEDS' tp inspire more people than ever

Guest User
December 12, 2023

15 Years of School for Life

Guest User
December 12, 2023
15 Years of School for Life

Witness 15 years of impact through the eyes of CEO and Co-Founder, Annabelle Chauncy OAM

Guest User
November 15, 2023

Global Education Giving Day: November 22nd

Guest User
November 15, 2023
Global Education Giving Day: November 22nd

A day to triple your impact to help educate poverty out of existence.

Guest User
October 19, 2023

Travel4Good: A life-changing girls’ trip to Uganda

Guest User
October 19, 2023
Travel4Good: A life-changing girls’ trip to Uganda

We recently travelled to Uganda with two families for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to witness the life-changing impact of their support.

Click to read their reflections from the Travel4Good trip and how you can join us in 2024. 

Guest User
September 11, 2023

Meet Nadia: Senior Manager - Philanthropy

Guest User
September 11, 2023
Meet Nadia: Senior Manager - Philanthropy

Meet Nadia! Nadia has recently joined us as Senior Manager - Philanthropy in the UK. She is keen to make a difference and leave a legacy beyond their own work. I also get to share in the joy and impact that these change-makers have on the lives of others. Click to the blog to read more about her.

Guest User
August 22, 2023

Empowering Futures: The Vital Role of a Career Pathways Program in Uganda

Guest User
August 22, 2023
Empowering Futures: The Vital Role of a Career Pathways Program in Uganda

Our pilot Career Pathways Program is equipping 19 students from Mbazzi High School with the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen careers. The program will specifically support students from low-income families who face significant barriers to education.

Guest User
July 18, 2023

Empowering Girls: A Bra Distribution Initiative in Uganda

Guest User
July 18, 2023
Empowering Girls: A Bra Distribution Initiative in Uganda

Moved by her Travel4Good trip to Uganda School for Life supporter Georgia rallied her all girls High School to donate bras for the female students in Uganda. Despite the setback of COVID we have now distributed the bras to the girls at Mbazzi High School, empowering them with confidence, dignity, and equal access to education.

Guest User
June 13, 2023

Supporting children’s right to education

Guest User
June 13, 2023
Supporting children’s right to education

In recognition of the International Day of the African Child, five students have shared their stories to show how removing barriers to education can help them change their lives.

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Success Stories
Goretti

Sweet and shy Goretti lives with her aunt, uncle and cousins in a small house in the local village. When Goretti was younger, she moved in with her aunt and uncle because her parents could no longer look after her. She was one of our first students at Katuuso Primary, starting in 2011 when she was just 4 years old. Now, Goretti is in Senior One at Mbazzi High School, and is relishing the honour of being a high school student in her community - something that is taken for granted in Australia, but in Uganda, represents freedom and opportunity. Goretti also loves attending School for Life because she hopes to one day become a pilot in Uganda - a dream which she knows can only be reached with the help of a good education.

Violah

Violah has been at School for Life since since she was six years old. Sadly, Violah has experienced hardship no child should ever deal with. Her Dad passed away three years ago, leaving her Mum without the financial means to support her family - so she left Violah and her siblings with their elderly grandmother. Every day, Violah has to wake up at 5am to fetch water, cook meals and make sure that her younger sisters are properly looked after. Then she walks half an hour to get to school. Despite this adversity, Violah has flourished at school and has made many friends. She loves that School for Life is "helping me to build a future". After finishing school, Violah hopes to become a teacher to help other children.

Umar

Umar is one of our best performing students at Mbazzi Riverside High School - but life has not always been easy for Umar. His father abandoned the family in 2015, leaving his mother to struggle to support her five children on her own. School for Life has provided Umar with opportunities that may never else have eventuated for him. Umar begun his journey with School for Life at Katuuso Primary School, where his academic ability was quickly revealed. Now, he is a thriving member of our Senior 1 class and a formidable wing on the football team. With a love for mathematics, Umar is set on studying electronic engineering after finishing his senior studies - a goal which he is the first to admit is now within reach thanks to the skills and resources provided to him by School for Life.

Rose Nambooze

Rose is a 32‐year‐old single mother of one. She started working with SFL in 2013, after taking part in our tailoring training program. Prior to working with us, she was unemployed and living in her father's home helping to care for her father, who had cataracts, and his farm.
Thanks to her full time employment, Rose was able to save enough money to pay for an eye operation and restore her father's sight, allowing him to return to work as a mechanic. Now, Rose has moved into her own home and no longer relies on her father financially. 

Joseph

Joseph is one of our Special Needs teachers at Katuuso. After surviving a severe case of malaria at age four, he was left permanently deaf. He was raised by his single mother and attended a nursery school for the handicapped and later transferred to a school for the Deaf in Kampala. He eventually mastered sign language and pursued a university degree in education. Joseph decided to become a teacher so that he could give the gift of education to others who are hearing impaired.

Teddy Namatovu

Teddy is a participant in the Kumi Tailoring Program and four of her five children attend Katuuso Primary School. She and her husband farm two acres of land, which supplies fluctuating revenue. Participation in the Kumi Tailoring Project has secured income to reliably pay for school fees, nutritious meals and renovations to the family home. Teddy has gained a great deal of self-esteem from her ability to support her family and she takes pride in independently financing the education of all five children. Teddy has also been working on her numeracy and administration skills. She was appointed Treasurer of the tailoring group and will be responsible for keeping records of their savings.

Flaviah Nassaazi

Flaviah Nassaazi started working at Katuuso Primary and Vocational School in 2011. Prior to cooking at the school, she and her husband were subsistence farmers. They worked tirelessly for small yields and minimal income to support their family. Flaviah's cooking job not only enables her to pay school fees for her children, but she has also invested in a local barbershop business. She is now passing her cooking skills onto her eldest son Frank, who has also joined the school's cooking staff. Flaviah and her husband attend the adult literacy classes offered weekly at the school. Her English and reading have improved immensely, as well as her confidence.

Rachel

In 2010, Rachel began as a cleaner at Katuuso Primary and Vocational School. She was working to save money to study to be a teacher at University. Thanks to Barrie and Simone Goldsmith, her dream of studying came true and she is now fully qualified.

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