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.

Click through to hear directly from School for Life’s CEO and Co-Founder on her reflections following her return to Uganda after 3 years.

We recently held our first-ever Exhibition Day. This special (and newsworthy!) event gave students the chance to showcase their new income-generating skills to the broader community. 

This year’s Gala Ball surpassed all expectations! Thanks to the support of our wonderful community, we raised a record-breaking $1.9 million. It was truly a night to remember. Here’s a recap of the best bits.

School for Life partners with Ugandan government to expand education access and address the gaps in the quality of education, safety and resourcing in government schools.

The first day of school is a big day for every child in the world but for children in Uganda it is truly a life changing day.

What are the barriers facing women and girls in Uganda and how can we break them? To support International Women’s Day, we share how School for Life is ‘cracking the code’ in Uganda through innovation and education.

Ibrahim is one of School for Life’s dedicated teachers and he’s making a huge impact at Mbazzi Primary School. Read more about his story and what he has planned for the new school year.

Your support has the power to change lives and transform communities. Read on to find out how your generosity has made a difference in the past 12 months.

Christmas is a joyful time of year for communities across the world and it’s no different in rural Uganda. Over 80% of the population is Christian, so Christmas - Sekukkulu in Uganda - is special for many families. The students at School for Life have started their Christmas break and are eagerly counting down to Christmas Day. And just like in Australia, it will be filled with family, food and fun. But there are, of course, cultural differences. So, what does Christmas look like in Uganda?

With the education gap in Uganda now wider than ever, we take a look at the impact of lost learning in the communities we support and the vital efforts needed to help them recover. Secondary school student, Regina, shares about her life before and during school closures, and why she is happy to be back at school.

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a major and ongoing issue for girls and young women living in below the poverty line. Over the past year we have developed, launched and executed a new program as part of our Girls’ Fund initiative to ensure that girls in our communities do not have to miss out on school because of period poverty.

Our students in Uganda have been pursuing their talents in sports in and outside of school. Click to read more on how our students are competing and excelling and sports!

Meet Jess, our Head of Fundraising and Impact. She has been with us for over 5 years and you might have heard from her in your emails. Click through to learn more about Jess and the journey that led her to School for Life!

On Saturday, May 7th, over 650 guests attended the annual School for Life Gala Ball. With an ambitious target of hitting our first one million raised in the one night, there was an air of excitement and anticipation in the air. Read on for the wrap of the evening.

We have partnered with iSponsor - a new and innovative app which turns your everyday shopping into free donations.

When you shop through the iSponsor app at their hundreds of sponsor brands, School for Life will receive a percentage of your purchase, at no extra cost to you! It's simple and free to use. Read on and download the app today!

We’re ecstatic to announce the opening of our boys’ boarding school which will support the young men in the communities School for Life operates within

When Harry Mavrolefteros (Owner of First Education) was looking for a way to repurpose tutoring cancellation fees, he found School for Life Foundation.

Read about how First Education has sponsored 12 students’ education in Uganda through their commitment to boost student’s confidence through education.

With a strong alignment of values and a focus on the empowerment of women and girls in the IT space, so began our partnership with Seisma in 2020.

Seisma currently sponsor 85 of our secondary school girls as well as our IT Teacher, Jerome, and recently contributed to our Giving Day as matched funding partners.

Read on to find our more about our major corporate partner, Seisma.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Helen Caldwell as Acting CEO of School for Life while our CEO and Founding Director, Annabelle Chauncy, enjoys six months of parental leave to adjust to life as a new mother.

Helen joins us after nine and a half years at AIME (previously Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) most notably as their Partnerships Director and close support to AIME’s CEO and Founder. Click through to meet Helen!