Serving the most disadvantaged - no tuition, no fees
volunteer run, no salaries, no travel expenses, no frills
A good education empowers children to trust their ideas, look for new answers, and stand tall as future leaders. Stand Tall Education Network is a non-profit organizaton creating educational opportunities and building school facilities to serve the world's most disadvantaged children. Our current project is the operaton of a no-fee primary school in Kampala, Uganda to educate poor and orphaned children who cannot afford the fees associated with attending government sponsored schools. The school is located on a one acre property in a low income area of Kampala.
Did you know?
Although Universal Public Education at the Primary level was introduced in Uganda in 1997, education is not free. Families must still pay for learning materials such as pencils, paper, exercise books, uniforms, meals and transportation.
At presesnt, there are nearly 2 million HIV/AIDS orphans in Uganda. Literature shows that these children face unique problems when it comes to school attendance, including possible 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 education in Uganda is poor; with large class sizes, lack of proper furniture, equipment and school supplies and an education style that discourages participation between children and teachers.
Stand Tall Education Network
1870 Ogden Avenue
Vancouver BC
Phone: (604) 224-3059
standtalleducation@gmail.com
