Education for peace // LSP student Bongomin Johnson
Bongomin Johnson is a student in Senior 3 at Saint Joseph’s College Layibi (SJCL). Before the conflict, SJCL was one of the top 25 schools in northern Uganda. While it suffered significantly during the war, hardworking students like Johnson are helping the school to again reach its success. Johnson hopes to be a lawyer in […]
TedxTalk Tuesdays // Every kid needs a champion
Rita Pierson is amazing. She comes from a family of educators and has been one herself for the past 40 years. This lady just gets it. Her energy is electrifying and her passion for teaching is evident. Her TedxTalk is oozing with hope for the future of education. In her talk, she discusses the importance of the […]
Innovation in the classroom // Geddit
Imagine for a second that you’re back in high school. You walk into your history class, sling your backpack down on the floor next to you, and pull out your aged textbook. Just as you start to zone out, the bell rings and your teacher begins to speak. “Will everyone please take out their cellphones?” […]
Supporting students in community affected by LRA
Invisible Children supported a new school in Dungu this month with tools and equipment, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of trades. Dungu has been hit hard by the affects of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and has a large population of displaced people, placing an intense strain on already […]