Cambodia educational support program commences

The Rose Charities Cambodian Educational support program was commenced last week. Based on the program  implemented in Sri Lanka in 2007 the support aims to allow talented students who could not otherwise afford it to complete their college education. A successful degree or diploma leads to a job and income generation not only for the student, but also for their family and often their community too. This program is being organized by Sarah Miller of Rose Charities Australia. It is hoped that other organizations will join in as the program develops.

'Stand Tall Education ' Organization - A new school in Uganda

Education in Uganda... some facts

• Although Universal Public Education was introduced in Uganda in 1997 for primary school children, education in Uganda is not free. Families must still pay for learning materials such as pencils, paper, exercise books, uniforms, meals and transportation.
• At present, there are nearly 2 million HIV/aids orphans in Uganda. Literature shows that these orphans face unique problems when it comes to school attendance, including possible intra-household discrimination.
• Uganda’s drop-out rate is high. In Kampala alone, close to 50% of pupils who enroll in Primary 1 do not complete Primary 7 in the set time frame.
• The quality of public education in Uganda is poor: with large class sizes, lack of proper furniture, equipment, and school supplies, and an education style that discourages active participation between children and teachers.

Stand Tall Education - a Rose Charities partner organization - is constucting a no-fee primary school in Kampala, Uganda to educate poor and orphaned children who cannot afford the expense associated with government-sponsored schools. The school is located on a one acre property in a low income area of Kampala.

New school for Mahatsara Project Madagascar

The Mahatsara Project of Rose Charities Madagascar has built a new school. This brings the current numbers of children attending to almost 200 with 11 teachers and 3 directors.

The project has been running now for 5 years and focuses on community development of the village and area in all sectors, education, health, agricultural support.

Typhoon Ketsana hits central Vietnam. Rose Charities Vietnam brings relief supplies

Emergency relief for typhoon Ketsana stricken central Vietnam. Mr Nguen of Rose Charities Vietnam, brings much needed supplies to a school. October 2009

Partnerships, Empowerment and Results - Rose Charities 3rd International Meeting 2010

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Samoa relief update. 20 October 2009

Ms Adi of Women in Business Development (local Samoan NGO who has been providing amazing coordination for the relief efforts writes "Lise and Nithian arrived here safely and delivered the medical supplies and Lise leaves here tonight. We just can't thank you enough for all your help and support. Lise has been overwhelming in what she has done in the very short time she has been here. She has counselled individuals from our organisation and others and today she did a workshop for our staff and counsellors from two NGOs that have been working in the disaster area, but have expertise in suicide and family issues. She even worked all day Saturday and Sunday! I don't know where she gets the energy from" Picture.. Liese Groot Alberts

Mr Nithinan was sent from AMDA HQ, Japan to bring badly needed medical supplies and Liese Groot Alberts (see www.RoseCharitiesPeople.org ) is one of NZ's top grief and trauma counselors.

Grief and trauma counsellor Liese Groot Alberts to visit Samoa

Liese Groot-Alberts, one of New Zealand's foremost grief and trauma counselors is to visit Samoa to assist with families and individuals who have experienced shock and loss. Liese has extensive international experience. She trained with Dr Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. The trip will be organized by Rose Charities and AMDA Canada and assisted by the local Samoan organization, Women in Business Development See www.liesegrootalberts.com