About Life Challenge
Life Challenge began in 2003 in Bangalore, India, helping individuals and families overcome addiction and other life challenges. Today we work with local partners in India, Nepal and Africa.
Our Story
Life Challenge started in 2003 with a men’s residential recovery center in Bangalore, India. Life Challenge International was registered in the US as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2006. What started with one center has grown into recovery centers, schools, outreach programs and Life Clubs across India, Nepal and Africa.
Our Mission
Helping society overcome addiction and other life challenges.
Our Vision
Transformed lives and restored families.
Our Strategy
PREVENT
Addiction through active community awareness and prevention campaigns
PREPARE
Counselors and addiction field workers through training and certification
PROVIDE
Programs that help individuals & families to effectively handle addiction issues
PROMOTE
Sustenance through life-skill training and income generation projects
Our Journey
Life Challenge started with the first men’s residential center in Bangalore, India
Vellore Life Challenge started; Life Challenge Manipur started; LCI registered as a 501(c)(3) in the US
Dimapur Life Challenge launched in Nagaland
Chennai outreach started; awareness campaigns launched in India and the UAE
Kota Life Challenge established in Rajasthan; Prison Freedom Mission launched
Property purchased in Manipur for a residential school for children affected by HIV and addiction
Kaching Life School dedicated in Manipur
Kalpakkam retreat center started in Tamil Nadu
Life Challenge Academy launched
Life Challenge Nepal started; Life Clubs begin in Africa
Life Challenge launched in Kenya
Nepal Rescue Home started
Life Clubs launch in Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Burundi, and in Manipur, India
Work expands to Uganda; Life Challenge Korea formed
Chepang mission launched in Nepal
Where We Work
Working with local partners in India, Nepal and Africa.
India
Residential recovery programs for men
Nepal
Rescue, restore, rebuild
Africa
Life Clubs and prevention initiatives
Our Impact
20+
Years of Service Since 2003
10,000+
Lives Impacted Annually
8
Countries in Asia and Africa
1,000+
Leaders Trained in Addiction Counseling
Our Leadership
Life Challenge is guided by a board of directors and supported by staff and local leaders around the world.
Accountability & Transparency
Our annual reports and key documents are available for public review.
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