by Tawna Fowler | Jul 19, 2022 | Colony Development, Education, Leprosy, Medical, peery matriculation school, Rising Star Outreach, school, Sponsor A Child, Sponsorship, Stigma, Stories of Empowerment, Students
Above: Raj and his brother at our campus (photo from 2020) Raj* is a 12-year-old boy with a giant smile that lights up a room. He was born in a leprosy community and has just wrapped up his 6th-grade year. That is just a year or so before most kids in his...
by Lexie Stallings | Sep 28, 2021 | Advocacy, Education, Hope Is Rising, Nursing, peery matriculation school, Rising Star Outreach, school, Sponsor A Child, Sponsorship, Stories of Empowerment, Students
“I am determined to be the best nurse I can be, to be a person of assurance for the patients, to be confident in my skills and abilities to help the patient, and most importantly, to be the patient’s advocate and champion for their health and well-being during a time...
by Lexie Stallings | Mar 9, 2017 | Education, peery matriculation school, Students, Volunteer
*Update: Stay tuned for further information on how you can vote for your favorite business pitch from our students.Today’s post is written by Jared Nygren who is currently in India conducting business and entrepreneurship training for our students and in...
by Lexie Stallings | Oct 6, 2014 | Education, Fundraiser, peery matriculation school, President's Letter, Reads Ride, Shawn Bradley Golf Tournament, Students, Volunteer
Read’s Ride for Rising StarMany people share their time and talents to help Rising Star Outreach be effective in the work of assisting those with leprosy. Keith Read organizes an annual bike ride, Read’s Ride for Rising Star Outreach, and reaches out...
by Lexie Stallings | Aug 25, 2014 | peery matriculation school, school, Students, Video
August 15th was Independence Day here in India, celebrating 67 years of independence from the British Empire. The students practiced for many days marching round and round the track under the hot sun so they could perform well for their Independence Day program.On the...
by Lexie Stallings | Jul 14, 2014 | Parent's Day, peery matriculation school, Sponsorship, Students
Saturday, July 12th, was Parent’s Day on campus. The children were so excited all week, looking forward to Saturday with great anticipation. On Friday, kids were excitedly telling the volunteers, “My mom is coming tomorrow!”On Saturday morning, all...