Our education programme
Our education programme
We’re passionate about education at Streetlife.
Education doesn’t just bring equality, but gives our children, many of whom come from very deprived backgrounds, hope and a focus for the future.
We began our educational sponsorship programme with just 10 children, who were able to finish secondary school as a result of our generous supporters.
At the moment Streetlife is able to give educational sponsorship to 250 children. We are now in Kapiri, Kapoto, Ndola, Lufwanyama, Zambezi, Kitwe, and of course from the Grace Centre.
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In Zambia, fees at all secondary schools mean many children drop out of the education system at the age of 13. Sponsorship means that children can continue their education in Grade 8 and beyond, with some of our first sponsored children now graduating from college to enter the working world.
At primary school level, sponsorship provides the resources to buy a child a pair of shoes, a uniform, school books, and something for their lunch.
Our founder Lillian Mwila says: “Our education programme is so important to me because it gives the children confidence and our motto is rebuilding confidence.
“We are aiming to put smiles back on children’s faces and it is amazing to see so many of the children to get back into school, become happy and confident again, and have a hope that there is something for them for the future.
“It also shows the children the love of God – that God came and that He loves all the children, across the board. My passion started with street children on the streets of Kitwe but through the education programme we are trying to prevent more children ending up on the streets.”
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All our stories
Promise and Favour
Single orphans living with their father in the district of Luanshya in the Copperbelt Province
Kukenga's story
“My life is so much different now – I have friends, three meals a day and nice clothes.”
Joseph's story
“My life is so much different now – I have friends, three meals a day and nice clothes.”
Mary's story
“When my father died, everything went sideways – all our needs depended on him.”
Elias' story
“We prayed for our lives to change and Streetlife has restored my happiness, given me hope for the future.”
Precious' story
“My life is so much different now – I have friends, three meals a day and nice clothes.”
Volunteer stories
Veronika's story
“Words can’t do justice to how I feel when thinking about my time of serving in Streetlife.”
Sammy's story
“It is such a heartwarming experience to see a once-malnourished child gain weight and become healthy”
All our stories
Promise and Favour
Single orphans living with their father in the district of Luanshya in the Copperbelt Province
Kukenga's story
“My life is so much different now – I have friends, three meals a day and nice clothes.”
Mary's story
“When my father died, everything went sideways – all our needs depended on him.”
Precious' story
“My life is so much different now – I have friends, three meals a day and nice clothes.”
Elias' story
“We prayed for our lives to change and Streetlife has restored my happiness, given me hope for the future.”
Joseph's story
“I have a family I can call mine and education. I smile every day – each time I look at my life.”
Volunteer stories
Veronika's story
“Words can’t do justice to how I feel when thinking about my time of serving in Streetlife.”
Sammy's story
“It is such a heartwarming experience to see a once-malnourished child gain weight and become healthy”