Better Lives Foundation is dedicated to promoting human rights, ethical practices, and long-term sustainability across all aspects of our operations. While, as a small charity, we are not legally required to publish a statement under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we fully support its principles and are committed to taking all reasonable steps to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our activities and supply chains.
We recognise that modern slavery, in all its forms, is a serious violation of fundamental human rights. In response, we are committed not only to ethical governance but also to building a self-sustaining model that reduces reliance on external resources and high-risk supply chains. Our investment in renewable solar energy and sustainable agricultural practices plays a central role in this approach, enabling us to operate responsibly while supporting local communities through skills development and fair employment.
Our policies and procedures promote awareness of discrimination, uphold rigorous ethical standards, and seek to minimise risk through transparent procurement, local sourcing, and collaboration with trusted partners. We work closely with other organisations, NGOs, and government bodies to share best practice and strengthen collective action against modern slavery.
By aligning our commitment to human rights with environmental sustainability and self-sufficiency, Better Lives Foundation aims to create a model of development that is ethical, resilient, and rooted in respect for human dignity.
Sustainability
We want to utilise natural resources given to us by Mother Earth; water, sun and earth itself.
Our hospital expansion programme is rooted in sustainability, using locally sourced materials and traditional building methods to minimise environmental impact and strengthen community involvement. The structures will be built using excavated earth from the site through rammed earth interlocking bricks, providing natural thermal insulation and reducing the need for much cement or specialised labour.
The hospital will be powered by renewable energy, primarily through solar panels and wind turbines, ensuring an autonomous and reliable electricity supply. Water needs will be met through existing and new bore wells, supporting a self-sufficient and resilient infrastructure.
Locally grown eucalyptus will be sustainably processed for use in the main roof structures, further reducing reliance on imported materials. Set within a natural, park-like landscape, the hospital will be integrated with its environment, promoting both environmental responsibility and a healing atmosphere for patients and staff.
