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
Stand Tall Graduate Starts University
Timothy Kirowya was part of the first group of students that attended Stand Tall in 2009. He’s now a university student at Uganda Martyrs, studying computer information technology. We now can celebrate many of our former students who have learned a trade and are now able to support themselves and their families, but Timothy is … Read More
Safe Motherhood Introduces Reusable Sanitary Pads
When purchasing sanitary pads every month is not financially feasible, what do you do?” A question often posed by families who can’t afford to buy female sanitary pads for their children. Typical pads designed for one-time use only are an economic burden on many families, which too often result in girls missing school due to … Read More
How Two Canadian Doctors Teach Safe Birthing on a 9100ft High Hilltop
Students role playing a scene of a mother who’s water just broke, calling the midwife and mother-in-law to attention, may not exactly sound like the conventional classroom for health studies. 17 years and counting, Safe Motherhood Guatemala, a project of Rose Charities continues to provide hands-on training for local Mayan traditional birth attendants (comadronas), paramedics, … Read More