While studying in New Zealand, Andrea from Indian met New Zealander Jason Cobb. With a common interest in India, serving disadvantaged children and a love for plants and animals a friendship formed. With the blessing of both families Jason & Andrea married in 1998.
In 2003, responding to an opportunity to bring new life to an unused campus, Jason, Andrea and their 2 year old Daughter Christleigh moved to Jeypore, Odisha where they started their work together. Their second daughter, Jessie was born in Odisha in 2005.
In 2005 The Life Foundation was established as a Registered Society geared towards enabling disadvantaged women and children to experience a more abundant life.
From their Life Centre base in Jeypore, Jason, Andrea, their family and team of national staff are working to see precious lives transformed.
VISION STATEMENT
Developing Communities of Abundant Life!
OUR MISSION
L We share unconditional LOVE so each can experience healing and wholeness I We help people find their true IDENTITY and purpose in life FWe bring people into FREEDOM so each can achieve their highest potential in life E We EMPOWER with skills for life so each can contribute positively to the society in which we live
OUR LOCATION
LIFE CENTRE Our Life Centre campus, home and head office is located on the outskirts of Jeypore township in the Koraput District of Odisha, India.
ODISHA Odisha, a state of central East India, is a land rich in natural beauty, jungle covered mountains, vast waterways, exotic wildlife, mineral resources and culturally unique tribes. Despite this exotic beauty, Odisha has been effected by historical wars, natural disasters, sickness, famine and poverty. Odisha holds some of the highest levels of infant mortality and lowest levels of life expectancy and illiteracy within India. It is the vision of the Life Foundation to help contribute to the upliftment of this incredibly beautiful land and its people.