St Francis Family Helper Programme Archives

Michael, a teacher of Akia Primary School, Lira-Northern Uganda narrates his story

Training changes Lives in Lira School

Part 7 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Polycarp is smiling at the camera with his arms raised

Teacher’s life changing experience

Part 6 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Elizabeth answering a question on the chalk board during a class session

One student’s transformation

Part 5 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Okello Peter wears a blue suit jacket and a yellow t shirt and looks directly at the camera

Improved grades, increased enrolment and happier students

Part 4 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Secondina Akidi with her pupils at Burlobo primary school ni Lira district, Northern Uganda

From Feared to Respected

Part 2 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Akech with her daughter at their home in Lira, Northern Uganda. They are hugging while smiling at the camera.

My mother has changed for the better

Part 1 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

VC launches exhibition of North Uganda School Discipline Project

A school discipline project in Uganda has shown results that suggest that mindfulness training for teachers, pupils and parents can have far-reaching benefits for all concerned. These results are captured in a…