Schools open in June
Schools in Uganda will open in June for candidate classes only. It’s a beginning and this announcement has brought great joy to all involved. The school is being thoroughly cleaned. Hand-washing stations will be set up throughout and the students will be instructed on social distancing and good hygiene. We look forward to welcoming all … Read More
Food Distribution during Covid 19 lockdown
Covid 19 lockdown has left some of our families lacking food and on the verge of starvation. With loss of employment and no public transportation, many families are facing extreme difficulty. Stand Tall identified our neediest families and has managed to do four food distributions to date. We’ll keep doing it as long as the … Read More
Photo Essay on Afghanistan
Photo Essay Published in the December edition of Medical Anthropology Theory By Andrew MacNab Engaging Afghan Men at a Societal Level to Increase Women’s Access to Contraception This is a very interesting Article written by Andrew MacNab. To read it online: http://medanthrotheory.org/issue/vol-6-4/ to download a .pdf click here.
Wash those Hands!
With a virus that is quickly spreading around the globe, we take hygiene seriously at Stand Tall. Anyone entering the premises must wash their hands with soap and water. We’ve gathered all of our learners together for information sessions on the virus and the risk of contracting it and spreading it to others. Is it … Read More
Innovative Learning with Tablets
Stand Tall is always looking for innovative improvements. We now have digital tablets for the upper grades. They are programmed with the Science and Math curriculums. The students review their courses by answering questions on the tablets. The children love using them which in turn stimulates learning. The plan is to program all the subjects … Read More
Back in Guatemala 2020
Hello everyone. I want to give you a report of our time in Guatemala with the Safe Motherhood Project. We came back from Guatemala on Monday, after two weeks filled with good experiences. Our first week, we trained 15 comadronas, many with a lot of experience, (some up to 50 years). They were grateful for … Read More
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS
The 2019 school year has come to a close. Our students regaled the faculty and parents with speeches, and a variety of dances from different parts of Uganda. This years graduates will soon be moving on to their next stage of education, and a few will be chosen to receive support from sponsors. Sponsorship is … Read More
Graduation Day
Stand Tall is a middle elementary school providing financial support for children in grades 4 through 7. Where do they go from here? Those who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, active participation at Stand Tall, and consistent academic effort become eligible to receive sponsorship towards high school or vocational studies. Many of these students … Read More
Troy Scott Rides 111 km for Stand Tall
Troy Scott rides the Gran Fondo from Vancouver to Whistler for the 7th year to raise money for Stand Tall programming and sponsorship of graduates to secondary/vocational school. It’s a tough ride of 111 km and Troy does it with a positive spirit. His commitment to helping others is an inspiring example of the generosity … Read More