Our Journey Through Time
Slum Life Survival (SLS) is a non-governmental organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of slum dwellers.
The Story of SLS
Our History
The establishment of Slum Life Survival (SLS) was driven by the recognition that the lives of slum dwellers could be transformed through targeted interventions. Since its inception in 2018, SLS has been committed to improving the well-being of those living in slum communities. Over the years, we have focused on empowering marginalized individuals, including youth, children, women, single mothers, widows, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
SLS has implemented a range of programs and initiatives aimed at addressing the specific challenges faced by slum communities. Our efforts have included providing access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare facilities, promoting education and skill development, advocating for policy changes to ensure equitable urban development, and fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. By collaborating with partner organizations and working directly with the communities, SLS has made significant strides in enhancing the lives of slum dwellers.
As we look back on our journey, SLS has made a tangible impact on the lives of slum communities. Through our programs, we have reached over 1000 individuals, offering them vital support and opportunities for a better future. Our dedication to sustainable objectives, such as ending poverty, achieving zero hunger, promoting good health and well-being, ensuring quality education, striving for gender equality, and creating sustainable cities and communities, continues to guide our work. Together with our team of committed professionals and volunteers, SLS remains steadfast in its mission to Improve livelihoods through skills training, education, and development, the provision of basic necessities, and encouraging social cohesion
Our Milestones
SLS Through the Years
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2018
In 2018, Slum Life Survival (SLS) was founded and began implementing programs targeting youth, children, the girl child, single mothers and widows, people with disabilities, and the elderly in slum communities, while also launching entrepreneurship training for single mothers and widows to equip them with skills to improve their livelihoods.
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2019
The Youth Development Centre was established, offering vocational skills training to empower young individuals in slum communities. SLS also engaged with the MicroFinance Support Centre (MSC) and secured a grant to equip and refurbish the Skills Development Centre. The first cohort of trainees graduated, demonstrating the positive impact of SLS’s programs, with over 250 women graduating.
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2020
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted activities and caused a pause in training sessions. Despite these challenges, SLS resumed and finalized the training sessions with the support of partners like Work for Life. The second cohort of trainees also held its graduation ceremony in smaller groups to comply with restrictions.
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2021
A total of 280 youth and women graduated from the entrepreneurship training program, gaining skills and knowledge to improve their businesses and livelihoods. SLS also received a visit from MicroFinance Support Centre (MSC) representatives, showcasing the impact of its initiatives and the success of the partnership. During the same period, the Skills Development Centre in Kazo, Kawempe was established, providing vocational skills training in various areas alongside entrepreneurship sessions.
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Present
SLS continues to expand its reach, empowering more individuals in slum communities and creating sustainable solutions. Ongoing efforts focus on youth empowerment, child education, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, advocacy for policy changes, women's capacity building, and support for persons with disabilities and the elderly. SLS remains dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and building sustainable and equitable communities in slum areas.
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