Life Program

Transforming communities through clean water, nutrition, and sustainable living solutions.

About the Life Program

The Lerato Foundation Life Program 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.

Core Program Pillars

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

Child receiving uji
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 to maximize health benefits
  • Served with dignity and care, ensuring inclusivity for all children
  • Integrated with interactive nutrition education sessions
  • Community involvement in preparation, distribution, and feedback
Improved cognitive development Reduction in malnutrition cases Higher school attendance and performance
Children drinking uji Children taking uji
Women enjoying water on a tap
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, pumps, and sanitation facilities
  • Installation of pipelines and taps for schools and community access
  • Community-led maintenance training for long-term sustainability
  • Monitoring water quality and usage to ensure safe and continuous access
Reduced waterborne diseases Improved school attendance and learning Time saved for women and children previously fetching water
Child enjoying water Borehole construction taking place
Children drinking uji
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 including goal setting, leadership, and teamwork
  • Integration with school curriculum for practical and lasting learning
  • Promoting self-confidence, emotional resilience, and decision-making skills
Healthier lifestyle choices Improved emotional and mental resilience Stronger youth leadership and responsibility
Community-led sustainability 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 and accountability
Self-reliant and empowered communities Long-term environmental and social sustainability Generational impact through education and empowerment

Program Impact

Women enjoying water on a tap
13+ Boreholes Installed

0 boreholes installed, providing safe, reliable water to schools and communities, reducing waterborne illnesses and empowering local communities to manage their water resources sustainably.

Child enjoying water flow
Thousands Access Clean Water

0+ children and families now enjoy safe, accessible water daily, saving hours of labor and ensuring focus on education, health, and overall wellbeing.

Children taking uji at school
Improved School Attendance

0% average school attendance achieved as children receive regular nutrition and water support, allowing them to thrive academically and socially.

Children drinking uji
Reduced Malnutrition

0% of children now benefit from fortified meals and regular nutrition education, improving cognitive development, immunity, and healthy growth.

Community sustainability efforts
Stronger Communities

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