Education and Learning... Upliftment has been working hard in the community upgrading and refurbishing schools, providing scholarships for students, along with assistance for uniforms and books. They have also inspired individuals to contribute time and teach classes in core subjects. There has been the establishment of an annual Technology conference, which includes various schools. A Technology center, with computers and free access to the internet has given people the opportunity to acquire information technology skills, reduce illiteracy and reveal a porthole to the rest of the world. Community and Development... Upliftment strongly promotes self- reliance and its projects in these areas reflect this and are producing results not only mentally, but also economically. Recently acquired land has seen the introduction of farming projects, including teaching people to plant and harvest subsistence crops. Other projects have revitalized buildings and surroundings and trained people with skills in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and construction. Upliftment also provides food daily for people in immediate need. Sports and Leisure... Upliftment builds confidence, discipline, self-awareness and a respect and physical well being for the body, through its Sports and Leisure programs. Each year, will the support of volunteers, they host a Summer Games, where participants compete for prizes and awards and incorporates a Summer Village, Camp and a variety of sports, events and other activities, increasing annually. This all culminates in the Running Man Half Marathon, a Soccer Finale and the Summer Jam party. Grounds have been set up to accommodate this and a range of year round sports, which have attracted more participants and spectators alike. Music, Arts and Culture... Upliftment provides many Arts, Crafts and Cultural Programs. This has included the formation of a Dance Company, which has gone on to win a National Award for dance. Talent Shows, Fashion Shows, Concerts and Plays have also been a direct result of Upliftment Projects Health and Welfare... Upliftment has introduced Health Fairs and checks for many illness' and ailments, Dental Projects and care for the elderly. They have been raising awareness and education on many health issues for early detection, prevention and treatment. They offer workshops on hygiene, launched a sanitation program to provide bathrooms for homes without and aim to further implement and advance sanitation systems.
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