Having started in the 1950s, the staff and children of King George VI (KGVI) would describe themselves as a family. Learning from and looking after each other. They provide rehabilitation and boarding facilities for nearly 300 students with physical disabilities and those who are deaf; as well as many without a disability. Students range from 3 to 20-years-old and many are orphans or come from low-income families.

It is a joyous place where words such as confidence, independence and ability are much used. KGVI receives minimal government support, therefore Loma and the KGVI community are reliant upon donations. The school/centre provides an academic education as well as a vocational training programme. In addition, there are speech and language, physio and occupational therapies are provided. In a country where having a disability can carry great stigma and exclude people from opportunities open to others, KGVI helps the young people gain skills for life so that they have a much greater chance of finding their niche and contributing to society and enjoying life. Their motto is “Never Give Up”.