by Briana Engh | Jul 17, 2024
The newest edition of the Dignity is here! We hope you enjoy the contents. This issue has articles written by our MGLSS correspondent, Jeska Zakayo. She is a teacher and gifted writer that OBA values very much. Learn about the new “Pre-Form 5” Program that has been implemented in order to boost student retention and negate forced marriage during the mandatory 10 month school break imposed by the government. Click below to view it!
Summer 2024 Dignity
by Briana Engh | Feb 9, 2023
In case you haven’t seen this season’s Dignity Newsletter, here it is! Let us know what you think of the contents inside, and see if you can solve the puzzles inside!
Winter Dignity 2022 Digital Copy
by Briana Engh | Aug 5, 2022
Recently Janeth Shayo, teacher at Olchoki Primary School, reached out to us with a heartfelt message from the community. It was addressed to us, but we know that it was really you that helped students receive lunch at the school. Here is what she had to say:
“Hello OBA.
It’s my hope that you are all doing well there. On my side am very okay with my family too.
I am here on behalf of the parents, students, school committee and my fellow teachers of OLCHOKI Primary School to give our thanks giving for your kindness and big support in providing the lunch through out the first term. The children are really appreciate your love and great care. Nothing we can give back to you instead of prayer everyday
Please pass our Thanksgiving to all OBA’s including your family.
May God continue to bless you and keep you safe all the time.
Pass my regards to all OBA’s.
Thank you very much.”
As Janeth said, thank you so much for making a lunch program possible at Olchoki Primary School. Your generosity and dedication to bringing education to all is changing the lives of thousands of students each day.
-OBA Staff
by Aaron Bartholomew | Jul 28, 2022
OBA is pleased to announce the addition of our new Administrative Associate, Aaron Bartholomew! Aaron brings many years of experience in education and a passion for development. He has held numerous roles in education throughout MN, having worked as a Reading Tutor, Special Education Paraprofessional, Substitute Teacher, Behavior Intervention Specialist, and Math Teacher. Aaron also has international experience living in East Africa, where he taught English in the countryside of Madagascar from 2015 -17 as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Along with teaching in Malagasy, he also worked to increase the capacities of English Libraries and School Lunch Garden Programs, facilitated Youth Development through sports and female leadership camps, as well as supported local health initiatives. When he isn’t at OBA, you can catch him outside biking and swimming in the summer, and ice skating and skiing all winter long.
Welcome to the team, Aaron!
