Life Programme

Transforming Communities
Through Clean Water,
Nutrition & Sustainable Living.

Lerato Foundation's Life Programme addresses the most fundamental human needs: food, water, health, and sustainability — empowering communities to thrive independently.

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Life Programme - Nutrition & Water

About the Life Programme

The Lerato Foundation Life Programme is a flagship initiative designed to improve the quality of life for vulnerable communities by addressing the most fundamental human needs: food, water, health, and sustainability.

By combining nutrition support with large-scale borehole construction projects, the program delivers long-term, sustainable solutions that empower communities to thrive independently.

Every child deserves a meal. Every community deserves clean water. Every family deserves the opportunity to build a healthier, brighter future.

Core Program Pillars

Our pillars are designed to transform lives, nurture resilience, and create lasting impact in communities and schools.

A Meal A Day - Uji Program

A Meal A Day (Uji Program)

Nourishing bodies, igniting minds, shaping futures.

This program delivers fortified uji (porridge) to children in schools and communities, addressing malnutrition, promoting health, and teaching children the importance of nutrition. Each cup of uji represents hope, energy for learning, and a step towards a brighter future.

  • Meals served three times per week to enhance regular nutrition
  • Prepared with locally sourced, fortified ingredients
  • Served with dignity and care, ensuring inclusivity
  • Integrated with interactive nutrition education sessions
  • Community involvement in preparation and distribution
Improved cognitive development Reduced malnutrition Higher school attendance
Water Access - Borehole Projects

Water Access: Borehole Projects

Water is life: providing health, hope, and opportunity.

Our borehole projects bring safe, clean water directly to communities and schools. From hydrogeological surveys to drilling, installation, and community training, we ensure sustainable water solutions that reduce diseases, improve learning, and empower women and children.

  • Comprehensive hydrogeological surveys and feasibility studies
  • Construction of boreholes with casings and pumps
  • Installation of pipelines and taps for schools and communities
  • Community-led maintenance training for sustainability
  • Monitoring water quality and usage
Reduced waterborne diseases Improved school attendance Time saved for women and children
Health & Life Skills Education

Health & Life Skills Education

Empowering minds, shaping choices, building resilience.

This pillar equips children, youth, and families with health, hygiene, nutrition, and life skills knowledge. Through workshops and school integration, we instill leadership, teamwork, emotional resilience, and personal development skills, creating empowered and confident future leaders.

  • Nutrition, hygiene, and mental health education
  • Personal development workshops – goal setting, leadership, teamwork
  • Integration with school curriculum for practical learning
  • Promoting self-confidence and emotional resilience
  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Healthier lifestyle choices Improved emotional resilience Stronger youth leadership
Sustainability & Community-Led Initiatives

Sustainability & Community-Led Initiatives

Communities empowered to sustain change across generations.

This pillar ensures communities manage and sustain programs like boreholes and nutrition initiatives. Training on maintenance, water conservation, peer learning, and leadership ensures that local communities own the solutions and maintain the impact long-term.

  • Community training on program maintenance and sustainability
  • Promoting environmental stewardship and water conservation
  • Encouraging locally led solutions and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing
  • Monitoring and evaluation for continuous improvement
  • Generational impact through education and empowerment
Self-reliant communities Long-term sustainability Generational impact

Program Impact

Real numbers, real lives transformed across Kenya.

Boreholes Installed
13+
Boreholes Installed

Providing safe, reliable water to schools and communities, reducing waterborne illnesses and empowering local communities to manage their water resources sustainably.

Children Access Clean Water
5,000+
Children & Families Accessing Clean Water

Now enjoy safe, accessible water daily, saving hours of labor and ensuring focus on education, health, and overall wellbeing.

Improved School Attendance
95%
Improved School Attendance

Average school attendance achieved as children receive regular nutrition and water support, allowing them to thrive academically and socially.

Reduced Malnutrition
80%
Reduced Malnutrition

Children now benefit from fortified meals and regular nutrition education, improving cognitive development, immunity, and healthy growth.

Borehole Construction
43+
Communities Empowered

Communities actively participate in program management, peer-to-peer learning, and sustainable practices, creating empowered, self-sufficient, and resilient societies.

Stronger Communities
100%
Community Ownership

Communities trained to manage and sustain their own water and nutrition programs, ensuring long-term impact and generational transformation.

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Whether you're a community leader, a partner, or a donor – your support can bring clean water and nutrition to those who need it most.

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