Jean Shifrin is a long time friend of Rising Star Outreach and has traveled to India and our campus many times. She has taken many of the iconic pictures that has made up webpages, publications and presentation photos. She is extremely talented and has been all over the globe capturing images of people's everyday life and sharing it with the world.  Jean traveled with the...

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This video was posted by Dani Shurtleff who was a volunteer and staff member of Rising Star Outreach. Dani posted this video three years ago on January 31, 2011.  The video was made by another Rising Star Outreach friend Evan Carpenter. This video shares the thoughts of some of our past volunteers and their experiences working with the leprosy affected in India.  ...

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According to the BLS Website there will be another change in service provider for processing Indian Visa's. This change in the process could add time into visa processing.  Please plan accordingly. Here is the notification received on their website: THERE WILL BE A  NEW SERVICE PROVIDER FOR VISA/OCI/PIO/RENUNCIATION CERTIFICATE SUPPORT SERVICES WITH EFFECT FROM May 21st, 2014The Embassy of India in the USA...

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See Full Article  13 May 2014  Venezuelan scientist and doctor Jacinto Convit, renowned for developing a vaccine against leprosy, has died at the age of 100. His family said the centenarian had dedicated his life to humanity via medicine. Convit also discovered a vaccine against the tropical skin disease leishmaniasis. He won many awards, including France's Legion of Honour, but missed out on...

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Doug Jardine posted this and many other videos for Rising Star Outreach.  Watch this short 7 min video that features:  Jennifer, Sathya, Padma, Becky, David Archuleta, Stacey Tookey and so many more. Video was posted: March 13, 2011 Don't forget to give this a thumbs up and share with others! ...

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This is an amazing historical video.  If you want to learn more about Rising Star Outreach or hear why it was started please watch.  Very informational and you will also recognize some of the kids when they were young. Don't forget share and like- give it a thumbs up! ...

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“Happiness will come to you by the virtue you have and the good you do.”                                                                                                               Jennifer Senior, TED Talks At Rising Star Outreach we actually see the happiness that is created through the love and good works of our many volunteers, teachers, staff and administration! It’s a contagious ripple effect because giving to others makes life more joyous and purposeful for...

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"Kathy Bunker, Owner/Artistic Director of Bunker Dance Center started "Dancers Making a Difference" in 2008. After hearing Becky Douglas speak at BYU's Education Week in 2006, Kathy felt the urge to "do something" for this wonderful organization, Rising Star Outreach! It took a couple years to carve out the time and plan for a dancer's benefit concert but she was determined to help...

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Article from ekantipur.com see article HERE RAUTAHAT, APR 30 - Budhan Raya of Hardiya VDC-7 in the district has been displaced ever since he suffered from leprosy a decade ago. According to Raya, the villagers kicked him out of the village in fear of contracting the disease. However, Raya is now cured and wishes to be rehabilitated in his village. “The villagers kicked...

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It's our Throwback Thursday where we showcase some videos from our past.  We hope you enjoy this one with Dr. Scott McGavin sharing his feelings about Rising Star Outreach and David Archuleta's service to those affected by leprosy in India. This video was posted  February 19, 2009 by djafanshare ...

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