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Redefining Digital Literacy: Teaching Computer Skills With Just A Chalkboard

Ainabyona Joan

Redefining Digital Literacy: Teaching Computer Skills With Just A Chalkboard

In 2023, the LeNoir Foundation, a UK-based 'for impact' organization, concluded the construction of a library at Saving Arms Primary School.

The significance of E learning in promoting education.

Ainabyona Joan

Apr 6, 20222 min read

The significance of E learning in promoting education.

The world has truly evolved. Back in the days when our parents went to school and saw a black board, while sitting under a tree or a half...

Ainabyona Joan

Jan 21, 20222 min read

Where do Teenage Pregnant Students go?

2 weeks ago, schools opened in Uganda after the longest closure period worldwide. The tension had several stakeholders address the...

Jay Mawaka-Smith

Jan 2, 20224 min read

Annual Letter from the Director

Dear Friends, I’ve always felt a deep connection to humanity. Even as I grew up in Zimbabwe, around people and families from different...

Lenoir Foundation builds their 1st library in Africa, Uganda

Ainabyona Joan

Nov 5, 20212 min read

Lenoir Foundation builds their 1st library in Africa, Uganda

Our founder James Jay Mawaka visited Uganda, the Pearl of Africa for the very first time to open our very first library in Africa built...

HOW ARE CHILDREN DEALING WITH THE PANDEMIC?

Ainabyona Joan

Sep 3, 20212 min read

HOW ARE CHILDREN DEALING WITH THE PANDEMIC?

We have read a lot about COVID-19 and its effects on to adults, but have we taken a moment to assess the COVID-19 impact on children?...

ARE OUR EDUCATION SYSTEMS FULLY EQUIPPING A CHILD FOR THE REAL WORLD?

Ainabyona Joan

Jul 30, 20212 min read

ARE OUR EDUCATION SYSTEMS FULLY EQUIPPING A CHILD FOR THE REAL WORLD?

Julie Kawalya (not real names) is a Ugandan living in the city suburbs, she works as a mobile money attendant on one of Kampala’s busiest...

Ainabyona Joan

Jul 24, 20212 min read

CHILDREN'S RESPONSE TO CRITICISM

Have you noticed a repeated pattern among successful people dealing with several issues like low esteem, insecurities, and wonder how...

Is education undergoing an existential crisis?

Ainabyona Joan

Jul 12, 20212 min read

Is education undergoing an existential crisis?

Existential crisis, also known as existential dread, are moments when an individual questions whether their lives have meaning, purpose,...

How covid-19 is affecting the performance of students in Botswana.

Jay Mawaka-Smith

Aug 17, 20203 min read

How covid-19 is affecting the performance of students in Botswana.

With the recent increase of the Corona cases in the greater Gaborone zone, and with the lock down which was initiated on the 30th of June...

How Covid-19 is affecting Botswana’s education.

Jay Mawaka-Smith

Apr 28, 20204 min read

How Covid-19 is affecting Botswana’s education.

With the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world, many sectors have been affected heavily by this and the experts say that there might be a...

Jay Mawaka-Smith

Apr 3, 20201 min read

LeNoir Foundation Update.

Dear Friends, We extend our warmest wishes from the entire LeNoir Foundation team and hope you are safe and sound during this challenging...

The Benefits of Mindfulness – How Could It Help You?

https://inlpcenter.org/

Jan 21, 202013 min read

The Benefits of Mindfulness – How Could It Help You?

Scientists are now joining ancient and modern prophets and philosophers in pointing out the benefits of mindfulness, suggesting it can...

The Benefits Of Using eLearning In Developing Countries.

Amuchilani Mokalake

Dec 9, 20192 min read

The Benefits Of Using eLearning In Developing Countries.

"Despite what you might think about developing countries, eLearning can actually make a difference and help these countries develop at a...

LACF AND LENOIR FOUNDATION COLLABORATION

Kagame Paul

Aug 3, 20195 min read

LACF AND LENOIR FOUNDATION COLLABORATION

We all have felt that feeling; remember that feeling you felt after helping an elderly lady cross the road; or when you shared something...

Branding Strategies for Nonprofit Organisations

Jay Mawaka- Smith

Apr 30, 20193 min read

Branding Strategies for Nonprofit Organisations

Branding is an important and pivotal factor in the success of many an organization, whether it is a profit-oriented one or a non-profit...

VASUDEV FREE EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL – OPEN RECENTLY FOR SOCIETY BENEFITS, A NEW INITIATIVE.

Prateek Siani

Apr 19, 20192 min read

VASUDEV FREE EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL – OPEN RECENTLY FOR SOCIETY BENEFITS, A NEW INITIATIVE.

NGO’s are an important part of our society. They always work for the betterment of the society and don’t work for their own profit but...

Investing in the Future: The Importance of Education for Underprivileged Children

Jay Mawaka- Smith

Dec 31, 20185 min read

Investing in the Future: The Importance of Education for Underprivileged Children

The other day i came across this interesting quote by ― Paulo Coelho ““dreams can’t be tamed, dreams are not for sale” The only thing you...

Jay Mawaka-Smith

Oct 28, 20181 min read

Old Miltonians fundraising dinner.

A message from the old miltonians A huge thank you to each and every one of you for coming to the Old Miltonians fundraising dinner on...

5 Mindfulness Practices to Bring to Your Classroom.

Jay Mawaka-Smith

Aug 30, 20184 min read

5 Mindfulness Practices to Bring to Your Classroom.

As more and more adults embrace the practice of mindfulness, many of them eventually ask, “Why didn’t I learn this when I was a kid?”...

5 Signs You’ve Got What It Takes to Become a Successful Social Entrepreneur

Jay Mawaka-Smith

Jul 17, 20184 min read

5 Signs You’ve Got What It Takes to Become a Successful Social Entrepreneur

Are you one of the many people out there seeking more meaningful work and possibly even considering ditching your 9 to 5 to start (or...

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