Amarok Society: Start with Mothers

04/07/2026

The weather is heating up in South Asia - just as most countries there are imposing restrictions in energy consumption in response to the Iran-US/Israeli conflict. Some analysts state that Bangladesh is the worst-affected country in Asia as they import 95% of their energy.
When energy costs increase, food prices increase too - affecting the poorest more than anybody else.
Why?
Because many of them already spend more than 80% of their income on food. When prices increase, all they can do to respond is skip more meals.
Despite extreme austerity orders to reduce hours, we think we can keep our no-energy use schools and children's micro-schools running.
In times of extreme stress and crisis, it's important to keep schools open, giving a place for mothers and children to keep coming together, focusing on the future, and finding support in one another.

04/07/2026

Bangladesh relies heavily on fuel imports and is now facing an energy crisis. Austerity measures have been ordered with restricted hours for schools and businesses.

We may be able to continue operations under the radar as our electricity use is nil.

However - there is serious concern about rapidly increasing prices for the basics amid this hyper inflationary time.

Countries are rationing fuel, cutting flights, and paying families cash just to keep moving

03/18/2026

It was great to see Michael Maloney at the Belleville Rotary Club multi-service club event last week. 19 years ago Michael invited us to work with Rotary. Since then we've partnered with over a hundred Rotary Clubs around the world to teach mothers to teach neighbourhood children.

03/08/2026

There are many people in Uganda who deeply understand what a difference education will make to the children of this slum – finally offered in a way that’s sustainable, affordable, and inclusive.

This city councillor is one of them. She is fully on board with Start with Mothers’ initiative. She and our teacher Ofwono really hit it off!

Take a look at the city councillor and Ofwono bonding at a new school!

03/06/2026

Meet Kate, Amarok Society: Start with Mothers’ first student in Uganda!

Kate has been with us every step of the way from walking around in muddy puddles in the rain searching for the right room to rent, to setting up classrooms for herself and her peers.

She is eager to begin her education!

03/01/2026

Start with Mothers is opening schools where child illiteracy rates are the highest: Africa.

In the slums of Kampala, Uganda, we’re opening 4 new schools for mothers. These mothers are so excited to finally get the opportunity to learn to read and write! Soon, they’ll also be teaching - and bringing education to the children of their community.

Meet Eve. She’s one of our first teachers. Growing up and living in this slum herself, she knows everyone and organized over a hundred mothers who came to hear about this opportunity.

An African proverb captures the spirit of Amarok’s mission in Uganda: “The highest prison walls in the universe are not made of brick or stone but of ignorance.”

02/11/2026

How can you get involved with Start with Mothers?

02/11/2026

Get involved with Start with Mothers!

02/11/2026

There are many solutions to the low air quality in Bangladesh. So why aren't they being implemented?

02/11/2026

What are the solutions to the poor air quality in Bangladesh?

The answer is not straightforward. Bangladesh will face disproportionate exclusion from global trade as developed countries will establish stringent environmental protections in response to the climate crisis.

Read on to find out where Bangladesh is as regards environmental measures and for a look into the country's possible trajectory.

Amarok Society: Start with Mothers is helping to address the inequalities generated through poor air quality by reaching national problems at the local level. Click the link in the bio to learn more!

02/11/2026

Let's talk about the air quality in Bangladesh.

02/11/2026

Let's talk about the air quality in Bangladesh.

Start with Mothers works to reduce inequality by addressing it at its root.

Underneath mass educational inequality and a decreased standard of living are obstacles that Bangladesh's entire population contend with today.

One of the contributors to the height of those obstacles is Bangladesh's AQI, or Air Quality Index.

Research from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reveals that Bangladesh's yearly measure of AQI exceeds the recommended amount by nearly 9 times.

Read on to learn the context of the country in which Start with Mothers works to make a change.

Amarok Society: Start with Mothers is an organization teaching mothers to be teachers. Click the link in the bio to learn more!