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The Girls of South Sudan Have Exciting New Programs Coming Up

As my first post on Project Education South Sudan, I cannot even begin to share how inspiring speaking with one of the directors, Carol Rinehart, and learning about these girls has been. Whenever we...

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What Inspires Girls at KSG to Exercise?

Last week, we were delighted to share with you the Kibera School for Girls‘ favorite sports. Check them out here (sneak preview: basketball and netball were their favorites!). This week, we present...

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While Awaiting Grades, AAH Girls Have A Few Messages for You

At Arlington Academy of Hope (AAH) in Uganda, the girls are anxiously awaiting their final first-term grades and exam results. In the past, 100% of the girls at AAH have passed their exams, which they...

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Students Return to New Classrooms in South Sudan

At Ayak Anguei in South Sudan, the girls have just returned to school from break to some new scenery! The classrooms and desks have been rebuilt and freshly stuccoed. They are now ready for the...

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Congratulations Annah on your Secondary School Acceptance!

Annah showing off her new Malek Academy school uniform. Annah of Project Education South Sudan has an exciting future ahead! She has been accepted into Malek Academy Secondary School. Annah is an...

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What Subjects do Scholars in Uganda Love Studying?

In Uganda, the main subjects taught at all schools are math, science, social studies, English, religious education, and physical education. Though English in government schools in Bududa (the Ugandan...

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Uganda Scholars Wish Us A Happy Independence Day

While learning about both Uganda’s independence and the United States’, the students at Arlington Academy of Hope wanted to wish their U.S. supporters a Happy 4th of July. Uganda’s Independence Day is...

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Celebrating Hope for Education in South Sudan

The girls focusing hard while taking leadership surveys during school. Two weeks ago, on July 9th, South Sudan celebrated their second Independence Day! As the newest nation in the world, the country...

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STF Scholars in Uganda Hold Student Elections

Election Day at Arlington Academy of Hope! Election season is upon Arlington Academy of Hope in Uganda! No, not for a new president of the country, but for student leadership positions at the school....

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AAH Uganda is Movin’ and Groovin’ in its Music Competitions!

Do you remember how fun it was to be involved in activities during grade school? Whether it was band, choir, sports or writing competitions, there’s nothing like working hard toward something you love....

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Uganda Scholars Movin’& Groovin’ in Music Competitions!

Do you remember how fun it was to be involved in activities during grade school? Whether it was band, choir, sports or writing competitions, there’s nothing like working hard toward something you love....

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Our Secondary Scholars Visit AAH Uganda to Share School Stories!

While many of our readers are just returning to school, the Arlington Academy of Hope (AAH) girls are on break. However, just like last year, they are using the days off to do community service, and...

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Holiday Shopping? Here Are 5 Gifts That Give Back

We know, we know: It isn’t even Thanksgiving yet! But if you’re an early bird when it comes to holiday shopping, we want to make sure you’re covered. So here are a few options to give a gift that gives...

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Drumroll Please! The Cupcake Award Winners Are…

Last month, hundreds of teams baked thousands of cupcakes to raise money for girls’ education. We saw cupcake races, cupcake bracelets, cupcake eating contests and more. Every team made an impact, but...

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AAH Uganda Students Excel in this Year’s Reading Challenge!

It’s that time of year again! Arlington Academy of Hope (AAH) has wrapped up their annual Reading Challenge in Uganda. You might remember reading about this program last year. This year’s challenge...

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Holiday Shopping? Here Are 6 Gifts That Give Back

We know, we know: It isn’t even Thanksgiving yet! But if you’re an early bird when it comes to holiday shopping, we want to make sure you’re covered. So here are a few options to give a gift that gives...

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Adventures in Colorado with Maria Yolanda: A Starfish One by One Graduate!

One of our STF scholars from Starfish One by One in Guatemala recently graduated and has the unique opportunity to work at Starfish One by One at their headquarters in Colorado. As a quick reminder,...

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STF Scholars in Uganda Share Lessons From the School Year

School at Arlington Academy of Hope in Uganda closed on December 4th for break and just reopen ed on February 3rd. We are thrilled to announce that all of our scholars passed their end of the year...

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Preetha Becomes a Nationally Recognized Poet!

I have some excellent news to share with you all! Our very own Preetha won the Times of India “New Voices in the New Age”  poetry contest! The Times of India is one of the largest newspapers in India,...

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Update on South Sudan Situation

[Note: This post was written on 7 Feb 2014. It is not intended to provide an ongoing look at the crisis in South Sudan. For that, we've provided a list of resources at the bottom of this page.] Since...

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