Saturday, November 28, 2009

'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.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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.

Monday, November 23, 2009

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