IN THE LOOP
Stories That Inspire Change
From on-the-ground updates to behind-the-scenes moments — stay connected with the people, progress, and purpose driving School for Life forward.
Launch of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global program, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements, and make a difference in their world. We are so excited to be bringing this initiative to the students at School for Life.
Changing lives with our Child Protection Committee
Our Project Coordinator, Kessia Lum, returned to School for Life's Katuuso campus with Raising Voices for the second round of outreach programs on child abuse. The results from the first round have been life changing for many of the Katuuso community members and their children…
#doubleyourimpact and help us buy a new truck!
Double your donation, double your impact! From now until October 17, our generous friends at Macquarie Bank Foundation will match every donation made up to $25,000. We need your help to get a new truck for our schools...
Changing lives with our Adult Literacy Program
Our Project Coordinator, Kessia Lum, shares the inspiring stories of the graduates from our Adult Literacy Program in rural Uganda.
Last week, I sat and spoke to Winnie for thirty minutes. She told me all about her life, in English. One year ago, Winnie could not speak a word of English.
Powering a positive impact: women’s and children’s rights workshops in rural Uganda
Kessia Lum, our Project Coordinator in Uganda, shares her story from our first community outreach workshops to raise awareness on domestic abuse, violence, children's and women's rights in Katuuso...
A new group of vocational training ladies at Katuuso!
We recently started our second vocational training program with five new ladies coming to learn the tailoring trade with our Kumi team in Katuuso. Our Head Tailor Winnie and three of our experienced Kumi tailors - Rose, Nalongo and Grace - will teach the course. Over the next five weeks the ladies will learn new skills including garment construction, accessories and product costing and sales. When finished the ladies will receive a certificate of completion and help to find employment within the local community or beyond.
Meet our new teacher Edith
Our School For Life Team at the new Mbazzi Riverside campus recently welcomed their fourth teacher, Edith. With her warm personality, big smile and wealth of experience, Edith is fitting in very well!