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Marching for quality education

Marching for quality education

Our Uganda team was delighted to participate today in the ‘Marching for Quality Education 2024’ conference, an annual event co-organised by Business Friends Africa and STiR Education at Mengo Secondary School. The conference was dedicated…
Two new districts launch first activities

Two new districts launch first activities

On 9 and 10 July, district officials from South Central Timor (TTS) and Malaka participated in their inaugural District Champion bootcamp. This significant event saw the attendance of Januarius Boko, Head of the District Education…
Transforming teaching in Katakwi district

Transforming teaching in Katakwi district

Akello Martha Cathy is a dedicated teacher and Centre Coordinating Tutor (CCT) at Soroti Core Primary Teachers’ College (PTC), based at Ngariam Coordinating Centre in eastern Uganda. Her story shows how STiR Education has helped…
Malaka district joins our Indonesia programme

Malaka district joins our Indonesia programme

Jakarta, 21 May 2024 – a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to expand our work in Indonesia into a fifth district. Bakti Barito Foundation, through Yayasan Bakti Pendidikan Unggul (YBPU), has formally…
Breaking the cycle: empowering students through growth mindset

Breaking the cycle: empowering students through growth mindset

Edwin is a Mathematics and Physics teacher and a Director of Studies (DOS) at Bufunjo Seed Secondary School in Kyenjojo District, Rwenzori sub region in Uganda. His school, like many others, had normalised underperformance in…
A focus on nurses and teachers is key to transforming India’s health and education sectors. Here’s why

A focus on nurses and teachers is key to transforming India’s health and education sectors. Here’s why

This was originally written by Minha Khan, Mark Butcher and Sumbul Siddiqui for UNESCO World Education Blog. Click here to read on the World Education Blog. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us so much, including by…
Inspiring story of Pak Huda

Inspiring story of Pak Huda

“Being aware of intrinsic motivation is a stepping stone to creating a safe and fun learning environment in school”, Pak Huda, SDN Blabak 2, Kediri City Pak Huda is the principal of SDN Blabak 2…
Our colleague published in Delhi Government’s Bi-monthly magazine

Our colleague published in Delhi Government’s Bi-monthly magazine

This was originally written by Shadab Ahmed for Delhi Government’s bi-monthly publication. You can read the original piece in Hindi here. ASER 2022 report was launched on January 18, 2023, according to it nationally the…
Empowering school leaders to embrace their role as instructional leaders

Empowering school leaders to embrace their role as instructional leaders

The father of Indonesian national education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara, expounded upon three significant leadership philosophies:  Ing Ngarso Sung Tulodo (Leaders must serve as role models) Ing Madyo Mangun Karso (Leaders must inspire and ignite enthusiasm)…
STiR features in Ugandan media

STiR features in Ugandan media

We are delighted to share that we have recently been featured in local media in Uganda on several occasions. Our Country Director Modern Musiimenta Karema has talked about various educational challenges and solutions in Uganda…