We want to thank our friends at Costa Vida for their generous offer of a free meal for all of our teammates today. We are so grateful for the support, donations, and service that so many of you give so freely to us. What a wonderful community of friends to be surrounded by! ...

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Today is #GivingTuesday, a day when people worldwide come together to GIVE more. Please help spread the word by inviting your friends to join the movement and get out and serve.  You can also visit risingstargiftguide.org to show your support. Your donation goes to our programs that directly benefit our families and students. Whether you want to choose a specific gift to donate to or give...

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Founder and Chairman of the Board, Becky Douglas was recently interview by BYU-Idaho radio.View the entire article hereListen to the interview on Soundcloud here ...

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Rising Star Outreach is blessed to be associated with wonderful organizations that support our program and help us be successful. In fact, without the support of countless organizations and volunteers, we could not do what we are able to do today in terms of people we serve, education we provide, and medical aid we administer. Here is a heartfelt thank you and shout...

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Hadley Evans is a Southern California Native currently living in Provo, Utah. She took her first photography class her junior year of high school, and hasn't put down her camera since. Hadley has been inspired by the people around her since she was young, and has applied that inspiration in to her photographs. Growing up in California she was constantly surrounded by different...

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Celebrating our upcoming September Birthdays!  The best gift you can give one of our students is the gift of sponsorship. Learn more about our Sponsor-a-Child Program here! Tamilarasi P. Birthday: 9/10/06 Standard: 5 Vinnarasan Birthday: 9/17/02 Standard: 9 Bharath V. Birthday: 9/20/06 Standard: 5 Needed Sponsors: 1 Anadnavel M. Birthday: 9/20/06 Standard:5 Needed Sponsors:1 Ebenezer R. Birthday: 9/21/01 Standard:9 Needed Sponsors: 1 Praveenkumar...

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In the past summer months Rising Star Outreach has been blessed and really relied on the support of volunteers to pull off some great and unique events.  Your hard work and support has increased the awareness of the organization and the needs of those that are affected by leprosy. Without your love and support of this organization the summer would not have been...

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As many of you know, India has cancelled licenses of many charities over the past two years. The government closely investigated all charities that were up for the renewal of their FCRA license (the license to bring in foreign funding for charitable purposes) to make sure they were in compliance with the many, many regulations governing charities. FCRA licenses must be renewed every...

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The back to school season is upon us! It is a time of happiness or sadness, depending on whether you are a student, teacher, or parent. And probably a bit of both no matter what.Here at Rising Star Outreach, Back to School is an exciting time to look forward to our school opening again and a group of new faces to join us.Our...

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So to start off, tell us a little bit about yourself before you became the Sponsorship Coordinator? I’m a proud graduate of Brigham Young University-Idaho, where I studied Communications and Public Relations. After I completed an internship with Rising Star Outreach, I was then hired on as the Sponsor-a-Child Coordinator. I’m really passionate about making a difference, and I look forward to learning...

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MEMORIAL DURGA DEVI (Anu) Tragedy struck our campus this past week. It began with beautiful 12 year-old Durga Devi (known to many of us as Anu) getting sick with fever, chills, and nausea. Medical staff treated her normally for stomach flu symptoms, but later in the day she seemed to be slightly disoriented. Dr. Susan immediately took her to the Sri Ramachandra Hospital...

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Michael Sauer is a native of Wenatchee, Washington. He recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Biochemistry and a minor in music. Michael is currently preparing for medical school. He went to India with Rising Star Outreach as a medical coordinator in the summer of 2015, and enjoyed every minute of it. He frequently tells people that his summer with...

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