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School for Life Foundation

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8377 8417

Address: Suite 11, Level 2, 20 Clarke St, Crows Nest 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.schoolforlife.org.au

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25.01.2022 Thank you to the four incredible businesses that have joined up as our Donation Tap Point Partners - Bellagio Cafe, Bacino Bar, Artistry, and Randwick Dental Care. These four businesses have set up tap points at their counters where customers can tap their cards to make a $2 donation to School for Life's KUMI tailors, so that they have the materials they need to sew and distribute fabric face masks to patients of our medical partner, Alive Medical Services. So far, ou...r KUMI tailors have created and distributed 10,000 reusable fabric face masks to Alive Medical Services patients and plan to make 8,000 more. The pandemic has been an incredibly busy time for our hardworking tailors - in addition to taking on this enormous project with AMS, our tailors have also managed to create and distribute handmade face masks to our entire School for Life community to ensure they stay safe and healthy in this time. Their work is absolutely vital and we are so grateful for the support of these fantastic Aussie businesses See more

24.01.2022 Student in the Spotlight Hello, my name is Ronald and I'm 6 years old. I'm in Pre-Primary at Katuuso Primary School. I love school so much because I can play football with my friends at break and lunch time. I also love art and all the coloured paints and paper. I live with my aunty and after school every day, I help her in the garden. My favourite food is rice and beans, and my favourite animal is a cow. There's lots of kids just like me who don't have a spons...or to support them through school. Click the link below to become a child sponsor, and enable a School for Life student to learn and thrive. https://bit.ly/3lDzlrK See more

22.01.2022 Only 24% of Uganda’s teens are enrolled in secondary school, leaving the majority of the nation’s youth - and especially girls - out of school, facing limited options for employment and vulnerable to teen pregnancy, child marriage and the relentless cycle of poverty. Here at School for Life, we’re working to provide a quality, holistic primary and secondary education to children in rural Uganda, so they can create a bright future for themselves.

20.01.2022 ONE WEEK LEFT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN There's less than one week left to get your ticket in our raffle for your chance to win a fully catered sunset cruise on luxury superyacht Quantum for 30 people! By purchasing a ticket, you are helping School for Life raise the funds we need to install a solar power system for our schools, so our students can have reliable classroom lighting and access to technology. ... With just 24 tickets remaining, don't miss your chance to bring light and learning to our students in Uganda. Follow the link below to get your ticket today - draw closes next Tuesday 22 September at 3pm. https://rafflecreator.com//sunset-cocktail-cruise-aboard-l

18.01.2022 Don't forget our flash sale on all KUMI merch is still on! But just for another 24 hours... Sale ends tomorrow midnight, June 30. Enter EOFY2021 during checkout to ensure you get 50% off your order.... Bring some colour into your life we some stunning, bright African wax printed purses, laptop cases, baby bibs and more. Visit our online shop by clicking the following link; https://www.schoolforlife.org.au/shop See more

18.01.2022 "It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it." - Nelson Mandela

18.01.2022 This little cutie is just dropping into your feed to let you know our entire KUMI collection online is 50% off up to the end of the financial year! If you would like a sweet bib for your little one, would like some new placemats and table runner to liven up your dinners, or if your laptop case needs a colourful update, head to our store via the link in our bio to make your purchase today. Enter the code EOFY2021 during the check out process and you will get 50% off your order. Sales ends June 30, 2021. https://www.schoolforlife.org.au/shop

18.01.2022 This is the power of community. At School for Life, community is at the heart of everything we do. We empower developing communities to help themselves and create their own opportunities for a sustainable and brighter future. And we have you, our wonderful supporter community made up of global citizens that care about our global community.... Without you, we wouldn't be here. Hit like if you if you believe we're stronger together See more

18.01.2022 Flashback Friday Memories have been springing up this week from our past Travel4Good Parent and Child trips... What great times we had in Uganda with some of our wonderful Australian families! Here's a quick trip down memory lane from our July 2019 group. Hopefully we will be able to resume these trips in the future ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CsdkVpfP4I&t=1s See more

17.01.2022 Every day is a chance to learn and smile.

17.01.2022 Construction Update Construction of our girls' boarding school is pressing ahead solidly over in Uganda! Security lights have now been installed on all corners of each building within the facility, and major progress has been made to erect the schools' bathroom facilities and the security wall that will surround the entire building. ... Light switches within the buildings are also now being put in place - so it won't be long until we have a fully functional boarding school all ready for one very excited group of School for Life girls to occupy in the new year! See more

16.01.2022 Update from Uganda We are thrilled to announce that the roof is officially on at our School for Life girls' boarding facility! Work on site has been progressing extremely well and so we are looking forward to welcoming the first intake of lucky School for Life girls through the doors of the facility in early 2021. ... Thank you to our construction team, who have worked tirelessly to make sure our beautiful new school is ready on time for our students to start a bright new chapter in their education.

16.01.2022 We love it when the little dude in the back tries to upstage the dancer in front How many of you can relate to this?! Sending happy dances moves and positive vibes to you all this Friday. Enjoy your weekend!

15.01.2022 When I grow up I would like to be a doctor so that I save people’s lives. - Steven Mutebi. So many boys like Steven in Uganda have big dreams for their futures, but are in desperate need of a safe and supportive place to study. We need your help to raise $160,000 to build a boarding house for 300 boys like Steven.... Donate today, and thanks to two of our generous supporters your donation will be DOUBLED! Will you help build their future? https://buy-a-brick-to-build-a-brighter-future.schoolforlif

15.01.2022 Happy World Teacher’s Day! In 1966 UNESCO declared this day, the 5th of October, to be celebrated each year as World Teacher’s Day, as a reminder of the invaluable work of teachers around the world in educating the next generation. This year, the theme of World Teachers Day is ‘Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession’, and so today we must take the time to consider how we can encourage our bright and brilliant young people to embark on a teaching career to enrich the li...ves and education of other youth around the world. On this day, we also show our gratitude to all teachers around the world - and especially our fabulous teachers here at School for Life - who strive each day to provide a quality education to their students that will open up doors to limitless opportunities. Thank you teachers!

14.01.2022 Her story is not uncommon but its ending can be rewritten. Girls can be anything, if only they are given a quality education and an equal opportunity to thrive. Watch now to learn more, and be sure to join us at 7pm on 14 October via Zoom as we launch School for Life's Girls' Fund and celebrate the International Day of the Girl. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmWhRwzYtoA See more

14.01.2022 In Uganda, only 53% of girls complete the mandatory seven years of schooling, and even less go on to enrol in and complete their full course of secondary schooling. Here at School for Life, we know that a quality education can empower children to reach their full potential and realise their wildest dreams. That's why we're determined to provide all children with an equal opportunity to excel in learning and life

13.01.2022 Our Country Director, Charlotte, has been asked to represent School for Life in an Emergency Briefing hosted by the Australian International Development Network this Thursday! During the briefing you will receive more insight into the current COVID-19 situation being faced by all Ugandans, how it has impacted School for Life and how our team is currently navigating this devastating third wave to hit the country. Join the discussion this Thursday, July 1st at 3pm AEST.... Click the link in the original post to register your spot in the Zoom meeting.

13.01.2022 News from Uganda Over in our communities in Uganda, our wonderful School for Life staff have been working hard to ensure the wellbeing of our students and their families. Just last week, our team distributed yet another round of care packages, filled with essential food and hygiene supplies, to the parents of every single School for Life student to ensure they can enjoy a nutritious diet and stay healthy while they continue learning at home. ... Thank you so much to our fabulous supporters and staff for your care and compassion for our School for Life community - we are so lucky! See more

12.01.2022 Staff in the Spotlight Meet Teacher Osbert! Osbert teaches Science to our Primary 4 and 6 classes at Katuuso Primary School, as well as performing library duties on campus. Osbert says he loves being a teacher because he gets to shape students into responsible citizens and brighten their futures. He has been with School for Life for four years now, and we hope to see him teaching with us for many years to come

12.01.2022 We asked our Buy A Brick matched funding donors why they are involved and passionate about education and Africa, and here is what they shared with us: "We believe education changes lives and every child in the world should be supported to learn and reach their potential. School for Life offers children a wonderful opportunity to get an education and follow their passions and interests and dream for the future.... Every child matters and has an important part to play in community and so supporting this new program in particular enables more children to learn and in turn create change for generations to come." Who else here believes every child matters and should have the opportunity to get an education?! Comment with a below if you do too. https://buy-a-brick-to-build-a-brighter-future.schoolforlif

11.01.2022 Did you know all of our construction is done by hand? All of our bricks are hand-pressed with special machines, all of our foundations are dug out by hand and the concrete is hand-poured. Everything is manually done with back-breaking effort. Right now they are in the midst of our boys' boarding project, forging ahead even with the challenges of the pandemic and natural forces. Heavy rains in the area have meant inaccessible roads to get materials and tools through, mat...erial prices have fluctuated due to economic changes and production of bricks are delayed due to the constant need of repairing the hand-operated machinery. It's been tough but they are making great progress. We have now even moved our team onsite so they are not further hampered by the restriction of travelling on roads, as mandated by the Ugandan Government recently in response to the current COVID situation in Uganda. https://buy-a-brick-to-build-a-brighter-future.schoolforlif See more

11.01.2022 Say cheese! Happy Friday

10.01.2022 Teacher in the Spotlight Meet Teacher Aida, one of our lovely pre-primary teachers. After about School for Life through a friend, Aida applied to become a teacher at our Mbazzi school and we were delighted to welcome her onboard at our campus this year. ... Five of her fifteen siblings are currently studying or practicing teaching, so it's safe to say that the teaching gene runs in Aida's family. She is a natural with her students, and happily exclaims: "I love children. I love teaching them to share and to play with each other. I love watching them grow. For Aida, her future is bright. She and her husband hope to have some children of their own in the years to come. In the meantime, she is happy teaching, listening to gospel music, reading novels, and spending time with her family. See more

09.01.2022 Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who contributed to our Buy A Brick campaign. We are beyond thrilled to announce we smashed our target of $160,000! Together, you helped us raise an incredible $213,406 and change the lives of 400 vulnerable boys in the process. - Now we can make this project happen and see the completion of the boys' boarding house build... and it's all because of YOU! We can't wait to share construction progress updates with you so make sure you're signed up to our monthly newsletters. Subscribe via our website https://www.schoolforlife.org.au/

09.01.2022 Our teaching and management teams have been hard at work planning for the next school year. With all students now set to return to campuses for face-to-face learning at the beginning of 2021, our staff are determined to ensure the next school year is the best one yet. We are grateful to our hardworking staff, and we can't wait to see all of our students back in their classrooms, learning and laughing after what has been such a challenging time for them all.

09.01.2022 In just two weeks' time, on the 14th of October, we launch School for Life's Girls Fund - an exciting new initiative to provide girls in Uganda an equal opportunity to access a quality education and reach their full potential. Click the link below to reserve your place now - we look forward to seeing you there. https://bit.ly/2G8nyBV

08.01.2022 News from Uganda This week our teachers are hard at work, as they take on the monumental task of repainting all of our old school furniture ready for the return of all students to face-to-face learning early next year. Our staff always go above and beyond to ensure our students receive the best education possible, and we are thankful for their efforts to create a bright and beautiful learning environment for their pupils

08.01.2022 Announcing our raffle winner In very exciting news, our boat raffle has been drawn and we are excited to announce that our very lucky winner is Rebecca Betschwar! Bec is a long term supporter of School for Life who sponsors four students at our schools and so is very deserving of her prize. ... Thanks to all our fabulous supporters, the raffle was sold out. The proceeds of your ticket will go directly towards installing solar panel systems in our schools in Uganda to provide our staff and students with a reliable, renewable source of power for their learning activities. We would also like to extend our special thanks to the Burcher family for donating such a fantastic prize for our raffle - your generosity is much appreciated. See more

07.01.2022 This Thursday, we're thankful for each and every one of our 1,025 School for Life students. Dedicated and resilient, they have not let the COVID-19 crisis get in the way of their education, and they have managed to make unbelievable progress in their learning even as they remain at home under lockdown. We are so proud of all they have achieved. Congratulations to our students on their hard work so far this year.

07.01.2022 We have some exciting news! This Tuesday (1 Dec) is Giving Tuesday, a global day of action to support your favourite cause. Thanks to our generous partners, all donations to our Getting Girls Back to School appeal will be tripled for 48 hours only! Click the link below to learn more about the Getting Girls Back to School campaign and how you can triple your impact.... https://get-girls-back-to-school.schoolforlife.org.au/ See more