When development partners support #arts #education programs like ours, they not only promote #creative development but also academic fulfilment and learning outcomes for learners. #facesup

This experience highlights the connection between arts and class attractiveness, students' participation and, as a result, better learning outcomes. #facesup

Secondly, she requested technical support in the form of sharing some of our facilitation materials with their teachers to integrate arts components into their classes. #facesup

First, she recognized two learners who are usually quiet and referred to as dormant during academic classes, but were actively participating in the art session. #facesup

Recently, we conducted a school outreach program at Namugoona Kigobe primary schools. During the program, the headmistress joined the students and participated in our arts for #psychosocial support program. She made 2 remarkable observations at the end of the session. #facesup

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Today has been a great day @GolfCourseHotel Kampala, at the World Creativity and Innovation Day Commemoration organised by @UNDPUganda. Stay tuned here; we will be sharing what transpired as there was so much learned. #FacesUp #wcid #wcid2024

Meet "Eddie" (@ntemid ), the person who ensures our message keeps going on social media. Everything you read about us on your Meta, X, LinkedIn, @SFacesup etc. has his eye. On other days, he will be documenting us in📸! 😀 #FacesUp #socialmedia Photo credit: @crerid39409

We are always mindful of the various #psychosocial challenges that learners face and use a non-threatening artistic pedagogy to break down these barriers. The passionate and amazing team that is always on the ground makes this possible. #facesup

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The images below showcase some of the incredible interactions we had with learners at Namugoona Kiggobe Primary School, a public primary school, where we extended our arts for a psychosocial support session. #facesup

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We understand that several factors can affect young people’s participation and engagement during these sessions. Therefore, we take important steps to create a safe, supportive, and free environment for them. #facesup

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Today, we are celebrating the outstanding team that always manages to create an atmosphere of contagious energy during the school’s outreaches. They have a remarkable ability to engage with learners and encourage them to open up freely. #facesup

Have you seen or read "The Helper of God" before, from @SFacesup ? How about buying yourself some notebooks, perhaps? It's a good day to do this or more than that, since it's the #WorldBookDay today. #FacesUp store.facesup.org/stationery/

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On the #EarthDay today, we reflect upon our actions, that we take to either keep our home safe from more danger or expose it to more danger. Inspiration is from Nyakato Abigail and it's a lovely environment we are looking at, right? #FacesUp store.facesup.org/product/a-love…

The smiles and excitement they always show demonstrate the power of #creative expression to achieve self-fulfillment, boost self-esteem, and enhance happiness. #facesup #worldinnovationandcreativityday

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Yesterday was the World Innovation and Creativity Day, and we are grateful for the chance to witness the creativity and innovation displayed by young people every day during our interactions with them. #facesup #worldinnovationandcreativityday

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In Uganda, what is an active home, without a bicycle? We use bicycles to transport us, our property including food from one point to another. Here; is a bicycle for you! store.facesup.org/product/active… #FacesUp #bicycleday

On this #EducationAndSharingDay, we are reminded of the power of education where we can all make learning a collaborative experience! This was at Ntinda School of the Deaf in 2022, where we aimed at exposing more art to the young learners. #FacesUp #tbt #MentorMe

Have you had a chance to view our March newsletter? mailchi.mp/ea1df641c3ec/h… #FacesUp

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Each pair of #sandals is carefully put together with all of these wonderful things, and we would be glad to ship/send you a pair. The sandals are available in sizes 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 45! #facesup #sandals #madeinuganda

One of the straps features an 3) artistic print inspired by an original #painting done by a child in our program. Additionally, we use 4) car tyre soles to provide a firm grip while walking and at the same time care for the environment. #facesup #madeinuganda #sandals