by Julia DeLeeuw | Jun 12, 2019 | Education, Sponsor A Child, Students
We just received the most wonderful news from our President and Founder, Becky Douglas, about the teacher training that happened before the new school term began. The following is taken from her recent email: Our new Education Director, Dr. Jayaprakash, has just...
by Julia DeLeeuw | Mar 5, 2018 | Sponsor A Child, Sponsorship, Students
Writing a letter is an amazing opportunity to get to know the child you sponsor on a personal level and build a deeper connection with them. The children at Rising Star are unique and have blossoming personalities. For example, Charles, 3rd standard, is an avid reader...
by Rising Star Outreach | 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 Rising Star Outreach | Jan 28, 2017 | Event, Students
This past Thursday, our staff and students celebrated Republic Day, a national holiday that commemorates the Constitution of India coming into effect. Mahatma Gandhi led India to independence from British rule in 1947. Three years later on January 26, 1950, the...
by Julia DeLeeuw | 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 Julia DeLeeuw | 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...
