If one computer can generate this much excitement, think about what an entire computer lab will do for these kids.

It was a great feeling to see 80 beautiful kids attending Stand Tall. Eager, intelligent, smiling and creative – truly a great bunch. On their wish list – drums and soccer balls. On my wish list – landscaping, fruit trees, chickens, equipment, text books, furniture, and more. May it all come true.

I recently went to Nootka Primary School in Vancouver to see a wonderful art project the children did with their teacher, Claudie Azoulai. I plan to repeat the process with the children at Stand Tall Training Center in Uganda this summer and then display the work of both schools at our fundraiser in September.  The project is entitled From Generation to Genertion; the children were encouraged to include a photo of their family, as well as symbols of their country both past and present, symbols of their interests and hobbies,  spoken words from their elders, and their ‘personal coat of arms’. Have a look below at how fantastically successful this multi-layered project was. It will be interesting to compare and contrast the Ugandan version to the Canadian one.

Thank you to artist/photographer, Jasna Stojanovic, who chose Stand Tall Education as one of the beneficiaries at her gallery opening June 3 at the Pendulum Gallery. The show, entitled Love is a Many Splendoured Thing, sends out a positive and inspiring message of love and co-operation among all people. We felt the Love, Jasna. For more info on Jasna and her work, visit: http://www.jasnafoto.com/

Say hello to our new students on opening week at Stand Tall Training Center. Thanks goes to everyone who has supported the realization of STAND TALL TRAINING CENTER (STTC). Together, we have created a beautiful school with great potential for the future. Special thanks to our Ugandan team who has worked tirelessly to get the school off the ground in record time.

Together we will succeed. Stand Tall everyone; I hear the opening bell ringing.

A photographic artist, Jasna Stojanovic, and a couple of hundred people she recruited are spreading powerful words through a unique art installation. Love is a Many Splendoured Thing opens in downtown Vancouver in June with a message that aims to counter negativity, hatred and fear in today’s world. Opening night is free; proceeds from the cash bar go to benefit Stand Tall Education and the BC Cultural Society for the Deaf.

Thursday, June 3  -  7 to 9 pm  -  HSBC Pendulum Gallery  -  Georgia at Howe  -  free

Lynn and Michael Pratt from Celtic Traditions in Vancouver hosted a benefit student concert at their studio/shop for Stand Tall Education which was a huge success. The performers ranged from 7-70 and played fiddles, violins, harp, guitar and sang. Truly a beautiful night with lots of heart.

One of our students being interviewed for a placement at Stand Tall Training Center.