The University of Life
At 8.00am 175 children line up outside the gates of The University of Life ready to sprint into the grounds of the program for a new day.
By 1.30pm another 175 children have walked the dusty streets bursting with energy and ready to attend the program.
Each child who attends the program receives an extra 4 hours of quality lessons a day as well as an opportunity to play, wash, and eat a hot meal. Most importantly they receive love and attention from staff who are skilled and dedicated at working with children coming from such a difficult home environment.
By 5pm the majority of children have gone home but The University of Life is still busy with athletics programs, music, drama and dance classes. Even at the weekends, staff and students often return to the program for special events, concerts and fun days.
The University of Life is a centre of community activity. Parents, neighbors, churches and the wider community testify to the positive growth they see in the children who attend. These groups also offer different kinds of support to the program. There is a waiting list of over 150 children waiting for opportunities to attend The University of Life.
One of our goals is to provide this quality education and training to 500 children per day we currently have 350. Click here to support a child.
Many graduates from the program have the desire to work in their communities, replicating the successful model of the University of Life and setting up new projects.
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Today’s classes and activities
The University of Life has….350 students, 19 staff, purpose built buildings, 13 classrooms, staff room and offices, separate staff and student restrooms and showers, clean drinking water, playground, assembly hall and stage, dining room, computers, library, kitchen, soccer pitch, storerooms, gymnasium (under construction)
Everyday the following opportunities are available for children at the project....
A hot meal
clean drinking water
counseling
friendship
love and encouragement
Christian education
safe play
sports and athletics
computer classes
dental care and hygiene
music
art
drama
dance
city trips (to museums etc..)
a monthly fun day
evangelistic mission trips
volunteer opportunities to serve the local community
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Staff at The University of Life
The University of Life creates full time employment for 19 dedicated staff. The project also receives support from other professional volunteers who give their time and expertise.
Roll your mouse over faces in the photo to see the names of each staff member. 
